Since ancient times, the Lunar New Year celebration cannot be without the vibrant red fireworks, heralding the arrival of the new year and bringing good fortune. Now, with the dangers caused by fireworks and the sound of firecrackers receding, we can replace them with plants that resemble fireworks, bringing vibrant luck and filling the house with red. Plant these 3 trees to make the new year vibrant, without burning fireworks, but still feel the atmosphere of fireworks around the house:
Willow Firecracker Tree
The willow firecracker tree has small leaves and red bunches of flowers, it is a perennial climbing plant that brings luck to homeowners.
You can plant the willow firecracker tree on fences, in front of doors, along gate arches, and on balconies. The willow firecracker tree is a symbol of the harmony between natural beauty and traditional essence, which has long been associated with the landscape and culture of many countries around the world. Willow firecracker trees have an attractive soft beauty. Among the thin, green leaves are bright red flowers, creating a diverse color palette in the landscape.
Meaning of the willow firecracker tree: The willow firecracker tree is a symbol of strength, spirituality, and the harmonious combination between humans and nature. Willow firecracker trees are often planted in sacred places, creating a solemn landscape. The willow firecracker tree is very popular because it blooms during the Lunar New Year, bringing wealth and luck to one’s family.
Willow firecracker trees also attract many birds, butterflies, and insects, creating a vibrant spring atmosphere, with birds flocking and surrounding the homeowner. Willow firecracker trees make your home radiant, bringing a rich and lucky atmosphere to your living space. With a strong root system, the willow firecracker tree helps control soil erosion and riverbank erosion. The roots of the tree stabilize the soil and limit cracking and landslides, protecting the riverbank and the surrounding environment.
Caring for the willow firecracker tree: Willow firecracker trees prefer loose, fertile soil, and can be planted in pots or in the ground. Willow firecracker trees like light, so they need to be planted in a place with plenty of sunlight and good water flow. You need to water the tree regularly for it to bloom. The willow firecracker tree blooms in the spring, bringing a fresh new scene, especially during the Lunar New Year.
Banana Firecracker Tree
The banana firecracker tree is also a popular plant for many restaurants and families. It blooms all year round, bringing a fresh and energetic scene. The banana firecracker tree has a shape resembling a palm tree, but with a larger and taller trunk (about 0.5 – 2 meters in height). This type of tree is long-lived, with good green leaves and red and yellow flowers that are very beautiful. Each lush bunch of banana firecracker trees brings beauty and vitality to your home. The flowers of the banana firecracker tree can bloom for months without withering, and new flowers will continue to grow, making it very lucky when planted in your family’s yard.
Meaning of the banana firecracker tree: The banana firecracker tree is always green and lively throughout the year, with smooth leaves and flowers that bloom all year round, so it symbolizes willpower and resilience in life. The banana firecracker tree brings wealth and luck to your family. It also supports career advancement and brings happiness and joy, especially during the Lunar New Year, grand openings, and housewarmings…
Caring for the banana firecracker tree: The banana firecracker tree can survive in various soil conditions, so it is easy to grow. However, when planting in the ground, you should choose moist, well-draining, nutrient-rich, and well-ventilated soil. The tree should be regularly watered during the planting and growth stages. When the tree matures, you can limit watering if it is planted in the ground, but if it is planted in a pot, water it 1-2 times per week. The banana firecracker tree likes light but can tolerate scattered light, cold, and heat. You should plant the banana firecracker tree in front of your house to have enough light and bring good luck into your home.
Take note of pests and diseases when taking care of the banana firecracker tree, such as mealybugs, leaf spots, leaf spot disease, gall mite, leaf roller, shoot borer, scale insect, and wilting. Therefore, you need to observe and take preventive measures to avoid disease spread.
Firecracker Flower Tree
The firecracker flower, also known as Diễn flower, is a bush with a height of 40-60 cm. The plant has many small branches that grow symmetrically. The firecracker flowers grow in clusters, up to 20 cm long. The flowers come in different colors such as red, green, and purple, but the most common variety is the red one. Each flower resembles a small firecracker.
The flower blooms for a long time, from winter to the end of spring. Therefore, the firecracker flower is extremely suitable for planting during the Lunar New Year to welcome spring.
Meaning of the firecracker flower: The firecracker flower can withstand various weather conditions such as rain, heat, and coolness, so it symbolizes vitality and determination. The firecracker flower brings luck to your family, creating a bright, warm, and cozy space and bringing prosperity and luck to your family.
Planting firecracker flowers during the Lunar New Year brings a lively and pure atmosphere. The firecracker flower, like the call of spring, reaching up to the sky, represents the harmony between humans and the heavens, bringing the right timing, favorable geography, and harmony to bring wealth to the new year.
How to plant firecracker flowers: Firecracker flowers are a hardy plant that adapts well to different climates, and they are easy to plant. Firecracker flowers are not picky about the soil, but they prefer loose, fertile soil. The soil should be mixed with gravel and stones. The appropriate temperature for planting firecracker flowers is between 10 and 35 degrees Celsius. The firecracker flower can tolerate sunlight, so you should plant the tree in a place with plenty of sunlight to have more flowers and vibrant blooms. The firecracker tree needs regular watering, as it will bloom faster, but be careful not to overwater it, as it may cause rot.
With these 3 types of trees, you can plant them in front of your house to replace firecrackers and welcome the spring with luck.
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