Bamboo and reed
These are two types of plants that are often grown in gardens. Bamboo and reed are symbols of sustainability, strength, and longevity.
Did you know that bamboo and reed flowers only bloom once every hundred years? However, when they bloom again, it is considered a bad omen. This is because bamboo and reed plants are not resistant to drought or pests. When they encounter these problems, they gradually wither. Before the plants lose all their vitality, they will bloom. This means that flowering is the final stage of bamboo and reed plants. They will use up all their nutrients to bloom before their life ends. That is why folklore believes that flowering bamboo and reed plants are a bad omen, warning of an impending drought.
Scientists have discovered that before certain disasters such as droughts or earthquakes occur, bamboo and reed plants can bloom and then wither on a large scale. The reason is believed to be the fluctuation of nutrients that prevents the plants from continuing to grow and ends their life cycle.
Japanese umbrella pine
When fully grown, the Japanese umbrella pine can reach a very large size and can block all the light from your house if planted in a small garden in front of your house.
In addition, the Chinese character for Japanese umbrella pine contains the character “ma” which means “ghost”. People often refer to it as the ghost tree. It is believed to attract unclean things and make your house untidy.
Especially when this tree blooms, its “toxicity” increases exponentially, so it is best not to plant it around your house.
Venus flytrap
When it comes to Venus flytraps, most of us focus on promoting the growth of branches and leaves, preventing them from blooming to avoid nutrient depletion. However, some species of plants have the ability to bloom even when they have diseases and are Venus flytraps. But if you see these plants develop buds, it is best to remove them as it will not benefit the growth of branches, leaves, and roots, and also make it difficult for the plants to recover and grow healthy.
In addition, when Venus flytraps bloom, the flowers are not beautiful. The flowers are usually small, pale in color, and have low ornamental value. If you lose a beautiful flower garden just because of a few “ugly” flowers, it’s not worth it.
Moreover, the blooming of Venus flytraps is also a sign that is not good.
Ice plant
Ice plants are easy to grow and can adapt to any climate, terrain, and can survive year-round. Although ice plants are mainly admired for their leaves, they also have the ability to bloom, and most varieties can bloom.
However, most ice plant enthusiasts do not like it to bloom because the flowers are usually not beautiful and they cause the plant to consume a lot of nutrients and water. This leads to the slow death of the plant. However, this type of plant has strong vitality. When the leaves fall, they quickly take root and grow into new plants, so you won’t be at a loss.