Ngâu flowers are small woody plants with a bushy shape. The green leaves of the ngâu flower are small and remain green all year round. The ngâu flower is yellow in color and blooms in small clusters. In Vietnamese culture, the ngâu flower symbolizes a modest and delicate beauty. In the past, people used to compare a woman’s smile to the ngâu flower, meaning that she smiles gently and lightly like a blooming ngâu flower.
What is the meaning of the ngâu flower in feng shui?
The ngâu flower represents the graceful and delicate beauty of women. The ngâu flower has a pure and refreshing fragrance, representing elegance and gentleness.
From a feng shui perspective, the ngâu flower acts like a feng shui barrier, helping to block negative energy and attract good luck. The ngâu flower brings positive energy and enhances the well-being of the family. After each rain, the ngâu flower blooms more, bringing a sense of cleanliness and freshness to the residents.
In traditional medicine, the ngâu flower is a valuable herb. The ngâu flower has a slightly sweet and spicy taste, and it is effective in curing alcoholism, relieving headaches, detoxifying the body, relaxing the mind, improving vision, and relieving thirst. Ancient doctors used the ngâu flower to treat asthma, dyspepsia, chest discomfort, jaundice, asthma, menstrual irregularities, high blood pressure, injuries from falls, etc. The leaves and roots of the ngâu flower are also used as a tonic to treat infections, reduce swelling, relieve joint pain, and treat skin diseases. Nowadays, many people use ngâu branches for flower arrangements.
Should you plant ngâu flowers in front of the house or in a specific location?
The ngâu flower, like a feng shui barrier, is suitable for planting in front of the house. The ngâu flower thrives in bright sunlight, so planting it in front of the house or in a location with ample sunlight is ideal.
The ngâu tree can be pruned into a round shape like a flower vase. Therefore, planting it in front of the house is more suitable from a feng shui perspective. The ngâu tree should be neatly trimmed and not too tall to avoid obstructing the view from inside the house.
The ngâu flower is highly beneficial for large families because it helps balance the energy of different members of the family. Therefore, planting ngâu flowers is more meaningful feng shui-wise for families with multiple members of different ages and destinies. The ngâu flower also represents a close-knit family, bringing wealth and prosperity, and creating a harmonious and warm family life.
With its feng shui symbolism and beneficial properties, as well as its good growth characteristics, the ngâu tree can be planted both as an ornamental plant and a feng shui plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. The ngâu flower is often planted in temples and public buildings. In particular, the ngâu flower is closely associated with the tradition of enjoying tea. Therefore, if your family likes tea or enjoys drinking tea, planting ngâu flowers will add even more value.
Tips for growing flourishing ngâu flowers
Soil: Ngâu flowers need loose and nutrient-rich soil with good drainage.
Sunlight: Ngâu flowers prefer bright sunlight, so make sure the plant receives 5-6 hours of sunlight each day. You can plant them in front of the house, in an open area, or on a balcony with ample sunlight. Although they prefer bright sunlight, ngâu flowers can tolerate partial shade, so you can also plant them indoors and occasionally bring them out to bask in the sun.
Fertilizer: Fertilize the ngâu flowers according to their flowering cycle. They can tolerate rice-washed water and soybean water for irrigation.
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