Is it true that camellia plants are planted in front of the door and have lost their children?
Will planting camellia in the courtyard really lead to the loss of children? This saying, which has been circulated among the people for a long time, has discouraged many gardening enthusiasts. As one of the top ten famous flowers in traditional China, camellia is deeply loved by people for its elegant flower appearance and long flowering period, but its feng shui taboos have always been controversial. This article will combine the principles of botany with traditional culture to reveal the truth about camellia planting. Analysis of Camellia Taboos in Feng Shui The cultural origin of the saying that there are no sons and grandchildren In some areas in the south of the Yangtze River, there is indeed a folk legend that "the camellia in front of the door breaks off the incense." This statement stems from two cultural images: one is that the entire camellia falls when it withers, which is interpreted as a bad omen of "decapitation"; the other is that "tea" and "cha" are homophonic, implying censorship. However, modern botany has confirmed that the falling flower characteristics of camellia are their natural growth laws and are not necessarily related to family fortune. Biological principles of light requirements for camellia planting from a scientific perspective. Semi-negative plants of the genus Camellia require 4-6 hours to scatter light every day. The southeast direction of the courtyard is the most suitable for planting, which can not only avoid the strong noon light, but also get enough morning light. Experimental data shows that camellia cultivated in the open air blooms 40% more than indoors, and the flowering period is extended by 2-3 weeks. The key indicators of soil acidity and alkalinity should be ideal for cultivation substrates: slightly acidic soil with a pH value of 5.5-6.5, a humus content of ≥30%, and a porosity of about 40%. The soil EC value should be tested every spring, and topsoil should be replaced in time when the salt concentration exceeds 1.2mS/cm. Professional Maintenance Technical Guidelines Three-season Maintenance Calendar·Spring: Apply balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (NPK=10-10-10) from March to April·Summer: Build a 50% sunshade net from June to keep the substrate moist·Autumn: In September, top-dressing application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flower bud differentiation, shaping and pruning. Immediately after flowering, retaining 3-5 main branches of the main trunk, and thinning the inner branches. By controlling the height of the plant by picking and combining it with aluminum wire coiling, bonsai shapes such as cliff style and literati style can be created.
Overall, camellia itself does not have feng shui taboos, and the so-called "cut off children" is actually a misunderstanding of plant characteristics. As long as you master scientific planting methods and choose a well-ventilated courtyard environment, camellia can be an excellent choice for beautifying your home. It is recommended to avoid the central axis position facing the gate when planting, which can not only follow traditional customs, but also ensure healthy growth of the plant.