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“Plant this tree like raising fish in your house, bring prosperity and abundance to your family”

In ancient times, it was believed that this type of tree was a symbol of prosperity, helping homeowners to prosper and thrive.

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17 December, 2023

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That is the Goldfish plant, belonging to the Elephant’s ear family with the scientific name Nematanthus wettsteinii, commonly known as the Goldfish plant, and originating from Mexico. Currently, this type of plant is widely grown in tropical regions around the world.

The Goldfish plant is a low shrub, with thick and dark green leaves all year round. The surface of the leaves is always shiny, creating an attractive appearance. With its medium size, this plant is suitable for pot planting, and you can also hang the pot to create an enchanting scene with the hanging leaves.

The Goldfish plant stands out with its golden-orange or reddish-orange flowers blooming from the middle corner of the leaves. The shape of the flower resembles the pouch of a goldfish, with a small hole on the top resembling the mouth of a fish opening to eat food. This creates an adorable and vivid image, like a real goldfish in nature.

Because of the unique and charming beauty of this plant species, it has been named the Goldfish plant. Planting a pot of Goldfish plant indoors is not only about nurturing the plant, but also brings freshness and vitality to the green space of the family.

In feng shui, the evergreen Goldfish plant represents enduring vitality.

The Goldfish plant, these “goldfish,” indoors is like hanging gold and silver treasures, considered as symbols of luck and prosperity in the family. Many believe that planting goldfish plants indoors will bring luck to the homeowners, promote career development, and create a warm and happy environment.

To make the Goldfish plant bloom regularly and keep its greenery all year round, care is important. Although this plant is easy to care for, to create the best conditions for its growth, you need to avoid the following 3 “fears”:

The Goldfish plant is afraid of strong light: This plant species is actually very afraid of strong light. Planting it outdoors or in positions exposed to direct light, especially sunlight at noon, can cause withering, turning the leaves yellow, and even causing leaf fall. Therefore, avoid direct exposure of the plant to strong light.

However, this plant species needs a moderate amount of light for growth. You can place the plant in positions with light or shade, or allow the plant to be exposed to sunlight for about 4 hours a day, but make sure the plant is shielded from direct sunlight during hot hours.

The Goldfish plant is afraid of dry air: The humidity level is important for the growth of the Goldfish plant. This plant species prefers moist air, and if the air is too dry, the leaves may become dry and less attractive. To maintain humidity for the plant, you can spray water around the plant or use a mist sprayer. This helps the plant grow stronger and produce more new shoots. Avoid spraying water during intense sunny noon hours; instead, spray in the morning and evening to avoid negative effects from high temperatures.

The Goldfish plant is afraid of dry soil: Maintaining moisture in the soil is important for the strong development of this plant species. Water regularly and avoid letting the soil become dry. However, do not make the soil waterlogged, and ensure that the soil has good drainage.