The flower language and meaning of palace lantern longevity flower
In China's traditional flower culture, palace lantern longevity flowers are popular for their unique shape and beautiful meaning. This succulent plant shaped like a palace lantern not only carries profound cultural connotations, but also contains fascinating legends. 1. Cultural connotation of palace lanterns and longevity flowers 1. Healthy and long-lived lantern-shaped flowers hang like ancient palace lanterns, and the plant lives for more than ten years, making it a good birthday celebration. Modern medical research has found that the negative oxygen ions it releases can purify the air, confirming the ancient wisdom that it promotes health. 2. The dense clusters of flowers symbolize the prosperity of the family, and the blooming characteristics of the Spring Festival make it a frequent visitor to the flower market during the New Year. In Feng Shui, placement in the southeast can enhance family fortune, and the red and yellow varieties are particularly sought after. 3. The ancients of Jiqing Xiangrui called it the "Four Friends of the Cold Year" with pine, bamboo and plum trees. Its drought-tolerant characteristics implicitly conform to the spirit of self-improvement. Modern weddings are often used as flower decorations to symbolize the prosperity of the new couple's life. 2. The mythical origin of the palace lantern longevity flower "Baihua Shu" records that in order to save the plague people, the Third Princess of the Dragon King stole the "longevity lamp" from heaven and turned it into flower seeds. The Jade Emperor was moved by his kindness and specially allowed this flower to remain in the world forever, blooming every year in the twelfth lunar month to guide lost wanderers home. 3. New discoveries in modern cultivation Research in recent years has confirmed that its leaf extracts contain antioxidants, and its characteristics of releasing oxygen at night make it the preferred green plant for bedrooms. Through temperature control technology, blooming has been achieved all year round, meeting the decoration needs of different scenes.
This plant treasure carrying thousands of years of blessings continues to write its legendary story in a manner that blends tradition and modernity. By mastering its sun-loving and drought-tolerant characteristics, you can also keep this beauty at home.