 Besides topography, the symbol of prosperity and luck also play an important role in Feng shui
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After knowing Chinese auspicious animals,
today we will continue with the auspicious plants.
Beginning with the symbol of long life.
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Bamboo
Bamboo has been the favorite plant of Chinese for
long time. It is a symbol of long life and enduringness.
Due to its durable green, bamboo is believed to be a
magic tree. Hanging its picture or planting it in house
area are considered to exorcise evils.
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Pine
Like bamboo, pine is a verdant plant. It is regarded
as a symbol of long live. In addition, plant lovers prefer
planting different type of pine together since these two
pines will not wilt even strong wind. This makes it
become a symbol of long-lasting friendship.
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Plum
Plum is the representative of winter and considered to be
an important symbol of long life because it always blossoms
even on the withered branches.
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Pear
Due to being a long-lived plant, pear is
also regarded as a symbol of long life.
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For you who prefer flowers, the following story will interest
you because it is about the story of lucky flowers
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Orchid cactus
In China, orchid cactus is considered “The King of Flowers”.
It is not only the symbol of spring and love but also a representative
of womanly beauty. Someone believes that the bloom
of this flower is a good omen.
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Chrysanthemum morifolin
Besides a symbol of autumn, in general, chrysanthemum
morifolin represents happiness and cheerfulness in the simple
way of life. The Chinese always use yellow chrysanthemum in
many special celebrations because they believe that this
will bring them the happiness and liveliness.
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Lotus
Lotus is a symbol of summer. According to the Buddhist belief,
this is the flower on which the Buddha sat. The Buddhist always
use lotus to worship Buddha, Buddha's teaching and Buddhist
priest. Therefore, the flower symbolize pureness and success.
Someone believes that placing lotus in their houses will bring
them happiness and intelligence.
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Besides the ornamental plants, Chinese also believe
in auspicious fruit such as peach, orange,
pomegranate and persimmon.
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Orange
“Kum” means orange in Chinese. The pronouncement of the word is
similar to the word “Kim” means gold. Therefore, orange is
considered to be a lucky fruit.
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Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a sweet juicy fruit. Since it is a seedy fruit,
people believe that it is a symbol of good luck for their descendants.
Furthermore, growing pomegranate in the garden may show the hope
of the grower. They hope their children will be grateful, honest,
famous and succeed in their life.
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Persimmon
Due to its colorful looks, persimmon is regarded as a symbol of cheerfulness.
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Peach
According to Chinese belief, peach is a heavenly fruit. It is a
symbol of immortality, wealth and abundance. In Chinese legend,
peach was a fruit of gods planted in the garden of Queen of the
West or Queen Hsi Wang Mu and provided its fruit of immortality
every 3,000 years. Eating this fruit, 8 Chinese gods became
undying. In addition, it is believed that the god of immortality
(Sao-Seng-Kung) pass away from peach. So, most people
always give the painting of this god with peach as a gift.
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When going to plant market and have no idea about
what to buy to decorate your garden, the trees mentioned
above can be your choices. Not only its beauty, its meaning
may become an issue which you can talk with
your friends enjoyably.
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