Chinese New Year is coming this week, have you already cleaned and decorated your house? If not, go buy some fresh flowers or plants near your house! Different kinds of flowers and plants have to represent different meanings such as attracting more good luck, prosperity, and positive energy to the family.
Lets’s decorate and learn about the flowers with kids!
Here is the information about the flowers.
Pussy Willows
Sold in bundle, symbolizing the start of spring. They are furry and white but often dyed to take on a variety of hues. This plant is considered auspicious especially if they are sprouting new leaves and shoots.
Kalanchoes
A popular choice during Chinese New Year, easy to grow, and thought to bring wealth and prosperity.
Jade Plant
Also known as Money Plant, symbol of prosperity, wealth, and fortune due to the shape of its emerald green leaves, which resembles the shape of a jade stone.
Chrysanthemums
The bright golden petals which are thought to represent longevity, prosperity and wealth.
Peonies
Symbolise feminine beauty, love and affection are a common favourite during Chinese New Year.
Cherry Blossoms
Symbolises a fresh start for the New Year, usually use them as money tree to hang angpao.
Lucky Bamboo
Symbol of health, happiness, love, and abundance, lucky bamboo is said to promote good feng shui.
Here are some florists to buy flowers:
- Floristika
No 16 Jalan Liku, Off Jalan Riong 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. - Leong Nursery
Lot 505, Jalan Lembah, Central Section Hospital Sungai Buloh, 47000 Selangor Darul Ehsan. - 54 Weng Thye Nursery & Landscapes
Lot 3, Kawasan Landskap, Jalan Tropicana Selatan, 47301 Petaling Jaya. - Paling Horticulture Sdn Bhd
Lot 952, Jalan Subang, Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh, Petaling Jaya. - SunEnergy Floral
48, Persiaran Industri, Bnadar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur. - Pudu Ria Florist Trading
176-178, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Wishing you good health, peace all year round, happiness for the whole family, and Happy Chinese New Year!
