The type of tree mentioned here is the magnolia tree. This is a woody plant with many small, fragrant flowers. The tree is also known as the quince flower. In Vietnam, magnolia is a precious herb, with a small woody trunk that can reach a maximum height of over 10m. The branches and leaves of the magnolia tree are small and spread widely, with dark green serrated leaves on the edges.
Magnolia is very special in feng shui
In feng shui, magnolia has a special meaning. Ancient people highly regarded the magnolia tree, believing that planting magnolia is like having a noble person enter the house, like burying gold and silver jars. Magnolia is a plant that brings good luck and attracts wealth, helping the homeowner prosper and succeed in business, with a fragrant reputation spreading far and wide. According to folk beliefs, having a magnolia tree in the family helps ward off negative energy, create prosperity and bring good fortune to the home.
Magnolia has fragrant flowers and high economic value
According to feng shui, magnolia is also particularly compatible with all 5 elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, with the best compatibility for those with the Metal element. Because of this characteristic, anyone can plant magnolia and benefit from it. Magnolia helps purify the air and is excellent at dust absorption.
Planting magnolia is like burying gold
Not only does magnolia have feng shui significance, but it also has economic value.
According to Eastern medicine, magnolia flowers have a spicy, hot taste and can be processed into medicine for treating stomachaches, while the roots can treat bone and joint pain, arthritis, and the fruit can be used to treat liver and stomach diseases. That’s why magnolia is highly valued, especially when modern medicine is not yet developed. Magnolia flowers are also highly valued. Nowadays, dried magnolia flowers on the market can cost up to several million dong. Magnolia flowers are used to make dishes, cakes, soak in alcohol, and for medicinal purposes. That’s why magnolia is like gold.
The fragrant scent of magnolia flowers helps relax the mind and ward off negative energy. Magnolia flowers grow in clusters and come in various colors such as white and light yellow. The magnolia tree bears very few fruits, usually blooming in the spring with small, green, and seedy fruits.
Magnolia is a plant that brings much luck and prosperity and is a year-round medicine. Therefore, planting a magnolia tree in front of the house also brings a lot of luck and wealth. The fragrant scent of magnolia leads the god of wealth into the house and helps the homeowners stay healthy.
Magnolia flowers for making cakes, tea, and health care
Magnolia tea is a very precious and expensive tea. The tree blooms all year round. So any house that can grow magnolia is highly valued. Magnolia trees can be grown in both potted plants and in the ground.
How to plant magnolia indoors
Magnolia can be propagated by layering or stem cuttings. Choose healthy magnolia branches and cut them into sections about 10-15cm long, ensuring that there are 2-3 buds on each cutting. Soak them in diluted sugar water to stimulate root growth. Then insert them into the soil in a cool and well-ventilated place, water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Soak the cuttings in water for 10-20 minutes before planting to increase the rooting rate.
Care instructions: Magnolia trees prefer bright light, so plant them in a sunny location, preferably in front of the house. To help the tree grow well and bloom regularly, apply annual fertilizer, and prune dead branches and withered leaves as needed.
Because of these values, magnolia trees have been praised by ancient people as precious plants. Magnolia, especially, is an attractive ornamental plant due to its fragrance. Therefore, magnolia should be planted in front of the house, avoiding planting it at the back of the house or in areas with insufficient light. Magnolia has a slender trunk with small spots, but the flowers are delicate and charming.
Nowadays, magnolia is easily propagated and grown in many places. However, because many people have yet to fully understand the value of this ornamental plant, magnolia is not widely planted at home.
*This is for reference and experience.
