The four gentlemen of flowers refer to plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.
Among them, the plum blossoms bloom in the cold weather. They are extremely beautiful and have the characteristics of being proud of the frost and fighting the snow. They are a symbol of perseverance and perseverance. Orchid, one flower is light in color and fragrant, and the other is mostly grown in secluded places, so it is often regarded as a symbol of a humble gentleman.
Plum is native to southern China and has a cultivation history of more than 3,000 years. There are many varieties for both ornamental and fruit trees. Many types are not only cultivated in the open field for viewing, but can also be grown as potted flowers and made into plum piles.
Bamboo also endures the winter and is a beautiful sight of its own. It is upright, humble, neither arrogant nor humble, and lives in a chic way. It is often regarded as a symbol of elegant people who are different from popular customs. Chrysanthemum is not only beautiful and elegant, but also fragrant. It is also more beautiful after the flowers have withered, and does not compete with other flowers. Therefore, it has always been used to symbolize the noble character of tranquility, pride and unyielding.
Chrysanthemum introduction:
Chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family (scientific name: Dendranthema?morifolium), commonly known as chrysanthemum, also known as Shouke, Jinying, Huanghua, Qiuju, Taoju, etc. Asteraceae perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to my country. China is the origin center of chrysanthemums in the world, and there are many wild chrysanthemums distributed there. In Chinese classical literature and culture, plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo are collectively called the Four Gentlemen.
Chrysanthemum cultivation in China has a history of more than 3,000 years. As early as the ancient book "Book of Rites", there is a record that "in the autumn month, chrysanthemums have yellow flowers". Chrysanthemums have been cultivated as medicinal plants in the Han Dynasty. They began to be cultivated in large quantities during the Jin and Wei dynasties, and then gradually developed into ornamental flowers.
Chrysanthemums are short-day plants and can only grow vegetatively during the long-day seasons of spring and summer. After the beginning of autumn, as the weather turns cooler and the daylight hours shorten, flower buds begin to differentiate, buds are nurtured, and gorgeous flowers bloom in the face of frost.