It's unlucky to raise crabapple flowers at home. Really?
As a famous traditional flower in China, crabapple flowers are often given special meanings due to their elegant flower appearance. In recent years, the saying that "domesticating crabapple is unlucky" circulated on the Internet has caused many plant lovers to have doubts. This article will analyze the true conservation value of crabapple flowers from the dual perspectives of scientific conservation and folk culture. Analysis of the symbolic meaning of crabapple flowers in traditional culture. In the Ming and Qing garden classics, the combination of crabapple with magnolia and peony means "wealth in the jade hall", and its reputation as "immortal among flowers" is common in royal gardens. Modern feng shui believes that the round leaves of crabapple symbolize gathering wealth and blessings, and red flowers can enhance home yang. Scientific purification function verification Experiments at Nanjing Forestry University show that Xifu Haitang can absorb 3.2 cubic meters of formaldehyde per day. Its leaf stomata continue to release negative oxygen ions at night, making it especially suitable for placement in newly renovated spaces. It should be noted that the juice of some Begonia species contains calcium oxalate crystals, so it is recommended to choose non-D-P species such as Begonia tienensis. Practical Guide for Home Maintenance Lighting Management Skills Begonia is a positive plant. The best place area is within 3 meters of the south window of the living room. In winter, it is necessary to ensure direct light for 4 hours a day, and you can achieve uniform light reception by rotating the flowerpot. In summer, sunshade nets are needed to filter the noon light to avoid leaf burns. The key points of water control are to adopt the "see dry" watering method, which is watered thoroughly once every 5 days in spring and autumn. When paired with ceramsite bedding and pine needle soil substrate, it can increase water use efficiency by 35%. Water control treatment 20 days before flowering can effectively prolong flowering time. Space layout design plan Living room financial layout Place a 60-cm-tall begonia bonsai diagonal of the entrance door, and combine it with white ceramic flowerpots to enhance the visual focus. Avoid placing them side by side with sharp decorations and keep a viewing distance of more than 1.5 meters. It is recommended to choose a four-season crabapple with a height of no more than 1.2 meters and place it on the inside of the bay window to receive morning light. Regularly prune overly dense branches to maintain air circulation, and night carbon dioxide emissions are only 0.3% of the human exhalation.
Through scientific maintenance and reasonable layout, crabapple flowers can not only break away from old superstitious concepts, but also add natural vitality to modern homes. It is recommended to choose strong plants cultivated in regular nurseries and cooperate with correct maintenance methods to make this traditional famous flower truly a vibrant ornament of the family space.