The Symbolism and Flower Language of巴西木 (Brazil Tree)
Let me tell you about the symbolism and flower language of巴西木 and share some knowledge about the cultivation methods of this green plant. Keep reading to find out more!
巴西木 symbolizes luck and prosperity. It is considered a very auspicious species, and whether placed in a company or at home, it is very nice. Keeping it in the office signifies smooth work, while at home it signifies harmonious family relationships. If well cared for, it will even bloom, although this is very rare, and blooming signifies good fortune.
The wood of巴西木 was used in earlier times to extract red pigment, hence its symbolism is also associated with prosperity. Its unique shape contributes to its auspicious meaning, making it an elegant ornamental flower when placed in a home or company. The flower language of巴西木 is steadfastness and resilience, as its leaves remain green throughout the year and stay the same despite changes in the external environment.
巴西木 symbolizes Auspicious Height, Prosperity, and the Arrival of Good Fortune. "巴西木" generally refers to "Dracaena fragrans (Dragon Blood Tree of the Agavaceae family)", a plant of the Asparagales order, Dracaena genus. This type of plant is native to the Canary Islands in America and Guinea in Africa, and has been widely introduced and cultivated in China. Dracaena fragrans can grow to over 6 meters in height, with a thick stem and grayish-brown or light brown bark; its leaves are large and cluster at the top of the stem, lanceolate, without petioles, and have a spicate inflorescence with small yellow-green flowers that are fragrant. Dracaena fragrans prefers a sunny, warm, and humid environment with good ventilation, is shade-tolerant, afraid of direct sunlight, and enjoys loose, well-drained sandy loam soil.
Arboreal or shrub-like plants can grow over 6 meters high in their native habitat, with thick stems and many branches. The bark is grayish-brown or light brown and peels off. Potted plants are 50-100 cm tall. The trunk is erect and sometimes branched. The leaves are large. The leaves cluster at the top of the stem, lanceolate, without petioles; they are 40-90 cm long and 6-10 cm wide, arching into a bow shape, with wavy edges and a slightly blunt tip; they are bright green and glossy. The spicate inflorescence has small, yellow-green, fragrant flowers.
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