In the romantic atmosphere of Valentine's Day, roses, a symbol of love, have become an indispensable element. However, an astonishing revelation has broken the inherent perception of many people - as many as 99% of the Valentine's Day "roses" on the market are not real roses, but moon seasons! This fact is like a shining jewel, casting a different light and shadow in the festive atmosphere full of love.
Historically, the word "rose" was first used to describe a beautiful gemstone, but it was only in the writings of ancient Chinese literati that it was gradually given the meaning of flowers, and in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it pointed to what we today call "rose" (rosa rugosa). But unlike the "roses" commonly found in florists, this native rose has smaller flowers with flat petals and wrinkled leaves, making it far less plump and warm than the "roses" of modern Valentine's Day.
So why do florists prefer to sell the moon season over real roses? First of all, Yueji is loved by the market for its rich flower color, huge flowers and long-lasting flowering period. Compared with roses, the moon season has more petal layers, the flower shape is fuller, and it blooms in all seasons, which is suitable for large-scale planting and commercial sales. Secondly, the cultivation technology of Yueji is relatively mature, has strong cold tolerance, can adapt to various climatic conditions, and is not easy to be damaged during transportation, so it has become the first choice of merchants.
Still, it's not hard to tell the difference between a true rose and a moon season. By looking at details such as flower morphology, leaf characteristics, and thorns on flower stems, consumers can learn and identify the difference between the two. For example, true roses have fewer layers of petals, compact flowers, and pronounced wrinkles on the leaves; The petals of the moon season are numerous, loosely arranged, and the leaves are smooth and without obvious folds.
In the end, although these 99% of the "fake roses" have attracted our attention, the essence of love does not lie in the kind of gift given, but in the sincere emotion and the heart of giving. On this day full of affection, whether you are holding a real rose or a moon season, as long as this love is sincere, it can convey the deepest blessings and commitments.
Ninety-nine percent of Valentine's Day roses are fake
The mystery of the "rose" of Valentine's Day provides an opportunity to re-examine traditional customs and understand love. Although most of the Valentine's Day "roses" circulating in the market are monthly, this does not prevent us from expressing our love and blessings to our family and friends in any form. At the same time, it has also triggered an in-depth discussion on consumer culture, the authenticity of commodities and the emotional value: should we pay more attention to the communication and transmission of the spiritual level while pursuing the material form? Perhaps, when we choose holiday gifts, in addition to paying attention to their external labels, we should return to our hearts and explore the unique emotional meaning behind the gifts.