The Marigold is a type of flower that originated from Mexico. Marigolds have tall and short varieties. The name Marigold evokes success and achievements. Marigolds are also symbolic of luck on the path of knowledge.
Due to its name, Marigolds are often used as gifts to express luck in exams.
In religion, Marigolds are an essential flower for every Christmas season. In Asian culture, Marigolds symbolize progress and achievement. They are associated with success in exams. The origin of Marigolds comes from a story about a poor student who succeeded in his exams. On his way, he found a rare flower, and when he passed the exams, the flower changed color to red.
Marigolds come in various colors such as pink, white, yellow, and red. In reality, what is called Marigold is actually the leaves of the plant. When the leaves are young, they have unique colors, and as they mature, they turn green.
Why do many feng shui experts advise caution when planting or gifting Marigold plants?
Marigolds have a beautiful name and appearance, but they are toxic. The resin of Marigolds contains toxic substances that can cause nausea. It can be uncomfortable, causing nausea, skin burns, and mouth ulcers, especially for young children who accidentally consume Marigolds. According to feng shui principles, toxic plants can bring bad luck to homeowners.
Because of these factors, if you are not careful when planting Marigolds indoors, they can cause harm before bringing good fortune to the household.
Regarding gifting, gifting poisonous plants can bring bad luck to both the recipient and the giver. It can lead to misunderstandings about the meaning of the gift. Moreover, toxic plants are considered unlucky gifts according to feng shui.
Therefore, before deciding to plant Marigolds indoors, you should pay attention to the following:
– If you have young children at home, make sure to place the plant in a location where they cannot reach the leaves.
– When planting, consider the lighting because Marigolds require bright light to thrive.
– Marigolds have tall and short varieties. To enjoy the vibrant flowers, choose the dwarf variety, as they will have more blooms.
Before giving someone a Marigold plant, consider the following:
– Depending on your relationship with the recipient and your knowledge of their preferences, decide whether or not to give this type of plant. If you both understand and are not concerned about the toxicity of the plant, you can give it as a gift.
– Alternatively, if the recipient is not aware of the toxicity, you can inform and guide them to avoid any accidental poisoning of family members by the Marigold plant you have gifted, which could damage the relationship between both parties.
This information is for reference purposes only.
