With the gradual rise of Chinese New Year flowers, more and more families have begun to choose to place a pot of Chinese New Year flowers during the Spring Festival to decorate their homes and add to the festive atmosphere. Among the many varieties of Chinese New Year flowers, kumquat potted plants are very popular. Kumquat not only has a strong aroma, but also has a beautiful meaning, which is one of the best choices for New Year's flowers.
1. Characteristics of kumquat potted plants.
As a New Year's flower, kumquat potted plants have the following significant characteristics:
1.Auspicious meaning: The word "gold" in kumquat means wealth and good luck, and the homonym "auspicious" in the word orange represents auspiciousness. Therefore, placing a pot of kumquat potted plants during the Spring Festival means that fortune and fortune are auspicious, which is in line with people's wishes for a better future.
2.Intense aroma: The leaves and fruits of the kumquat pot are fragrant, which not only purifies the air, but also makes people feel comfortable and happy. During the Spring Festival, a pot of kumquat can bring fresh air and a pleasant atmosphere to the home.
3.Easy maintenance: The maintenance of kumquat potted plants is relatively simple, as long as you master the basic elements such as watering, fertilization, and light, you can make kumquat thrive. For family flower lovers, kumquat potted plants are a relatively easy to maintain variety of Chinese New Year flowers.
4.Ornamental: The fruits of kumquat potted plants are golden yellow, and the emerald green leaves contrast with each other, which is very ornamental. During the Spring Festival, placing a pot of kumquat potted plants at home can add a beautiful scenery to the home.
Second, the maintenance points of kumquat potted plants.
In order to maintain the health and beauty of kumquat potted plants, it is necessary to master the following maintenance points:
1.Watering: Kumquat potted plants have a high need for water and need to keep the soil moist. When watering, avoid overwatering and causing water accumulation, so as not to affect the growth of kumquats. At the same time, in a dry environment, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering to keep the soil moist.
2.Fertilization: In order to promote the growth and flowering and fruiting of kumquats, timely fertilization is required. During the growth period, apply well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 10 days or so; During the flowering and fruiting period, it is necessary to increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the development of fruits.
3.Light: Kumquat potted plants need plenty of light, but they also need to be protected from the sun. In the summer heat, proper shade is required; In other seasons, kumquat should be placed in a sunny place to ensure its normal growth.
4.Pruning: In order to maintain the beauty and health of kumquat potted plants, pruning needs to be done at the right time. During the growth period, it is necessary to prune dead branches, weak branches and overly dense branches; During the flowering and fruiting period, it is necessary to remove too many flowers and fruits to maintain the beautiful shape of the tree.
3. The cultural connotation of kumquat potted plants.
In addition to being a Chinese New Year flower, kumquat bonsai also contains rich cultural connotations. In traditional Chinese culture, kumquat symbolizes auspiciousness, wealth, and happiness. Placing a pot of kumquat during the Spring Festival symbolizes a happy family and a prosperous career. In addition, kumquat bonsai can also reflect people's pursuit of a better life and reverence for nature. In the process of maintaining kumquats, people can feel the power of nature and the vitality of life, so as to cherish life and love life more.
In short, as a variety of Chinese New Year flowers with strong cultural connotation and beautiful meaning, kumquat bonsai not only adds a festive atmosphere to the Spring Festival, but also brings a good blessing to people. By grasping the conservation points and cultural connotations of kumquat potted plants, we can better appreciate and maintain this beautiful ornamental plant variety.