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Ancestor’s teachings: The key to wealth lies in the trees you plant in your front yard

In ancient beliefs, these ornamental plants in front yards bring about abundant fortune and prosperity, aiding the homeowners in smooth business ventures and ensuring the well-being of their descendants.

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8 December, 2023

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In the ancient belief, the types of plants in front of the courtyard represent the prosperity of a family. In the past, because the land was spacious, every house had a garden so looking at the ornamental plants would tell how the family was. First of all, precious bonsai trees can only be bought by the wealthy. Secondly, the poor think about food, the rich think about Feng Shui. If you plant these 7 trees in front of your house, it is usually a sign that the family is wealthy:

Western sea’s house

(The scientific name of this tree is Malus spectabilis) is also called by many other names such as hải đường tây thục, thùy ti hải đường, kim ty hải đường, thùy lục, tây phủ, chiêm cánh or táo dại.

In ancient times, there was also a saying: “The Western sea’s house brings wealth to the family.” This means that this bonsai tree brings good Feng Shui to the owner. Western sea’s house is mostly found in big mansions. Furthermore, this type of tree also symbolizes gold and jade in the house. The flowers of Western sea’s house symbolize status and wealth, and taking care of them at home means welcoming prosperity and luck.

The Western sea’s house bonsai tree planted inside the house also has good purifying abilities, able to remove dirt inside the house, thereby helping to improve the indoor air quality.

There are many different types of Western sea’s house, and no matter which type, they all have different beauties, with flowers blooming densely on the branches, creating a very magnificent scene. Western sea’s house is a large type of tree, so if the space is limited, you can plant Western sea’s house bonsai tree, which has a beautiful shape, delicate and elegant blooming flowers. Placing a pot of this bonsai tree in the living room will bring spring into the house, very unique and charming.

Burning bush

Burning bush is also known by many other names such as burning bush, thousand-year-old bush, the scientific name is Podocarpus macrophyllus, belonging to the Podocarpaceae family because the bush is a type of tree that lives for many years. Burning bush brings luck because of its constant green and is a symbol like the Lohan. Burning bush can live for hundreds of years, so it will become a family heirloom that can be enjoyed by future generations. This bush is also known as a “money-making” bush – a bush that protects the home, has a very important position in feng shui and family support. In the past, only the rich had burning bushes in their homes. Therefore, by looking at this bush, one knows that they belong to a wealthy lineage. Farmer families do not have this bush to grow.

Nowadays, burning bush is growing strongly and can be planted in many places, every house can plant it. Burning bush not only beautifies but also brings feng shui, dispels bad luck, and brings luck to the owner. For small pots of burning bush planted as desk bonsai, they are usually small saplings planted together, bringing about novelty, style, and making the family always happy, full and happy.

Burning bush is a slow-growing tree but has a long life span, so this plant is considered a “treasure chest of wealth” because when this ornamental plant is older, it is very valuable economically. This is also a “family heirloom” ornamental plant left by ancestors for future generations, with good meaning, creating fortune for future generations.

As we can see, wealthy families will plant large and beautiful burning bushes with strong vitality, majestic and dignified bonsai shapes. More modest houses will only plant smaller burning bushes. When looking at a family with a burning bush in front of the house, the prosperity of the family can be seen. However, burning bushes are usually pruned to not grow too big and cover the house, making the living space dark. The larger the burning bush, the more unique and dignified the shape, the more prosperous and wealthy the family.

In ancient times, burning bush was a family heirloom, passed on to future generations, and became more precious as it aged. The ancestors planted trees that can pass on fortune and prosperity to future generations. Burning bush is a light and water-loving plant, so planting it needs to pay attention to these factors to bring good luck.

Magnolia

Magnolia, also known by its scientific name Magnolia, is a tree with beautiful and colorful flowers that bloom without leaves. Magnolia is also called by many other names such as giáng hương, mộc niên, bạc ngọc lan… Magnolia symbolizes nobility and elegance. This flower brings luck, prosperity, and good luck to the family. Many rich families plant this ornamental plant in front of their homes to attract wealth and luck, as well as to make business and work go smoothly and progress. In addition, magnolia flowers are symbols of wealth and nobility, so when guests see this flower, they know the power of the host.

Magnolia is a good omen, dispels negative energy, and brings luck to the owner’s family. It is also a symbol of wealth and prosperity, so when you look at a magnolia flower in front of a house, it signifies their wealth. Magnolia is also known as a “family treasure”, which means that when this ornamental plant is mature, it has great value, both spiritually and economically.

Magnolia is a slow-growing tree but has a long life span, so it is considered “the pillar and roof for generations”. The plant brings peace and good luck to the whole family. Families that plant magnolias show abundant fortune and luck, being protected and cared for by the gods and Buddhas. When planting magnolias, you should note that this is a light-loving plant, so plant it in a place with plenty of sunlight.

Tuong vi tree

The tuong vi tree has thin flowers, symbolizing fragility and purity, but also alluring like a young girl in her prime. Planting tuong vi helps ward off evil spirits, bad luck, and misfortunes for the owner. Tuong vi trees have a high adaptability and come in many different varieties for you to choose from. When planting, you should note that this plant particularly likes light, so plant it in a place with plenty of sunlight.

The tuong vi tree needs to be regularly fertilized for the tree to bloom. Tuong vi trees symbolize fragility but also high rank, representing wealth. This plant is highly regarded as a precious bonsai tree. This ornamental plant is slow-growing and has a very long life span. It takes hundreds of years for a tuong vi tree to fully develop.

Tuong vi trees symbolize health, longevity, happiness, good luck, and can also play a role in settling the house. The leaves of the tuong vi tree are symmetrical and fan-shaped, considered as the “symbol of harmony” because the leaf edge is divided into two halves, so the leaf stalk comes together as one piece.

When planting tuong vi, you should note that this plant loves light and dryness, so plant it in a place that receives sufficient light, water it appropriately, and fertilize a lot during the sapling stage to promote fast growth.

Chinese snowball tree

The Chinese snowball tree (scientific name Viburnum macrocephalum) is also called Chinese snowball or snowball tree. This is a 2-3m tall Chinese snowball tree with dense branches and leaves and strong growth ability. The large-size tree is slow-growing but has a long lifespan, even up to hundreds of years. The Chinese snowball tree has clusters of blooming white flowers, representing great prosperity and richness.

Chinese snowball trees bring luck, abundance, and fortune to the owner. They not only bring fresh vibes into space but also have good feng shui meaning, giving good luck in life, and abundant financial resources. In addition, Chinese snowball tree flowers are also a symbol of wealth. Therefore, planting a Chinese snowball tree in front of the house is believed to bring peace to the family.

Chinese snowball trees live for many years and have a long lifespan, so they are considered to be the pillars of a family, protecting the whole family. Families that plant Chinese snowball trees show abundant fortune, wealth, and good reputation. When planting Chinese snowball trees, you should note that this is a light-loving and dry-resistant plant. There are also many types of Chinese snowball trees, so you can choose according to your preference.

Bush clover

Ancient people also had a saying: “Families with bush clover have a flourishing family tree.” This is because bush clover (Buxus) not only has good feng shui meaning but also is a very precious wood. Bush clover symbolizes good feng shui, so in ancient times, many people, especially aristocrats, liked to plant bush clovers.

Having a bush clover in the house not only shows wealth but also shows nobility and high social status. Bush clover is a very precious bonsai tree. This plant has the characteristics of slow growth and very high longevity. A bush clover needs to grow for hundreds of years to fully develop.

Bush clover is a symbol of good health, longevity, and preciousness, worthy of being a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation.

Bush clover wood is an extremely rare and precious wood used as valuable feng shui objects such as statues of Quan Yin, statues of Maitreya, statues of the Three Treasures, statues of Wealth God…

Bush clover helps purify the air, absorb toxins, block feng shui, and ward off evil spirits. The fragrance of bush clover helps with peace and relaxation. That’s why the ancients believed that bush clover is an ornamental plant that protects the family, wards off evil spirits, and avoids disasters. Therefore, planting bush clover in the yard is believed to bring peace to the family.

Bush clover trees have a high lifespan, so they are considered the pillars of the family, ensuring safety for the whole family. Families that plant bush clover demonstrate abundant fortune, luck, and are protected and cared for by the gods and Buddhas. When planting bush clover, you should note that this is a light-loving and dry-resistant plant. There are many types of this ornamental plant, so you can choose according to your preference.

Ginkgo tree

The ginkgo tree (scientific name Ginkgo biloba) can be said to be a living fossil on Earth. It is said to have grown on Earth more than 200 million years ago. The ginkgo leaves turn golden yellow in autumn, shimmering like real gold hanging on the tree.

In feng shui, the ginkgo tree has good meaning, long life span, and high landscape value. This is an ornamental plant loved by the wealthy since ancient times.

The ginkgo tree symbolizes long life and wealth like gold and silver mountains and rivers. Planting a ginkgo tree in front of the house is certainly a sign of wealth, reputation, and respect. Ginkgo is also a good medicinal herb in traditional medicine. Planting a ginkgo tree, whether it’s a ginkgo bonsai or a tree planted in the ground, can be considered a “family heirloom”.

Ginkgo is a plant that symbolizes health, longevity, happiness, good luck, and can play a role in protecting the house. Ginkgo leaves are fan-shaped and symmetrical, considered as the “symbol of harmony” because the leaf edge is divided into two halves, so the leaf stalk comes together as one piece.

When planting a ginkgo tree, you should note that it is a light-loving plant, so plant it in a place with plenty of sunlight, and be patient waiting for them to grow.

With the above types of ornamental plants, you need a spacious garden to plant them. That has shown the wealth of the homeowner. These types of plants represent the aristocratic elegance and are ornamental plants that not every house can plant. Therefore, they become more precious.

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