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Flower and plant cultivation is not only for decorating the home environment, but also for cultivating one's character invisibly. Don't think that flower cultivation is only popular in modern times. In fact, in ancient times, both the royal nobility and ordinary peasants liked to plant various flowers and plants in their courtyards. Let's take a look at several plants that were favored by the ancients today.
Plum Blossom
There are countless descriptions of plum blossoms in ancient poetry. The well-known poems such as Plum Blossom by Wang Anshi and Calyx Canthus - Ode to the Plum Blossom by Lu You depict the scene of plum blossoms braving the cold and snow. For the ancients, the plum blossom represents steadfastness and perseverance.
In terms of maintenance, plum blossoms like sufficient sunlight and especially love the temperature in spring and autumn, so these two seasons are also their rapid growth periods. The key to maintenance during this time is to keep the pot soil moist by watering, and apply fertilizer once a month. During the flowering period, the temperature varies greatly in the morning and evening, and the plum blossoms may bloom early when the temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius.
Orchid
The orchid is known as the "flower of the gentleman" in ancient times and has a history of nearly two thousand years in China. The ancients often used orchids to express their aspirations, emotions and thoughts in the forms of metaphor, lyric and writing.
In terms of maintenance, the orchid prefers a semi - shady environment, and the suitable growth temperature is around 18 - 28°C. In spring and autumn, it can be exposed to the soft morning sunlight for 2 - 3 hours. The watering technique is to water when the surface of the soil is dry, because its roots are relatively sensitive and the soil needs sufficient air circulation. Therefore, after watering, make sure there is no water accumulated at the bottom of the pot, otherwise, the roots will rot due to long-term excessive moisture.
Lotus
The lotus, known as "rising unsullied from the mud", has been a favorite of people from ancient times to the present. In the past, scholars and poets liked to paint lotuses with brushes to contrast their purity.
In terms of maintenance, the lotus is an aquatic plant with a growth temperature ranging from 22 to 32 degrees Celsius. It likes hot weather and preferably should be given full sunlight every day. In winter, when the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, it needs to be placed indoors in a sheltered place to prevent frostbite.