Top 15 Most Popular Flowers for Tet in Northern Vietnam - Mytour.vn

Water Lily sometimes referred to as the longevity flower, but strictly speaking, this name applies only to a species known as Narcissus jonquilla and the cultivars derived from it. A flower essential to the Tet flower decoration game of Northern families, especially those in Hanoi. Speaking of flowers to decorate the living room on Tet, it is impossible not to mention water lilies.

For many, the water lily vases displayed in the house on Tet will contribute to brightening up the living room space of your family. Water lilies have the characteristic of pure white outer petals, golden stamens, and especially emit a fragrant scent. In the characteristic cold of Tet, the scent of water lilies blends with the scent of incense from the altar, creating a sacred and warm atmosphere.

In recent years, to meet the increasing demand for Tet flower decorations, water lilies are often trimmed and shaped in various ways so that people can choose the ones that suit their home space. Water lilies not only possess a glamorous beauty, a refined and elegant flower game, but also carry good meanings, dispel negative energy, and bring peace to the homeowner. According to folklore, if you have a water lily plant blooming right on New Year's Eve or on the morning of the first day of the lunar new year, there is no more precious auspicious sign.

In Vietnam, chrysanthemums are classified into the quartet of good fortunes (pine, chrysanthemum, bamboo, apricot blossom) with the characteristic of 'leaves do not scatter, flowers do not leave the earth' symbolizing the integrity of the gentleman. Every Tet holiday, people often place pots of yellow chrysanthemums in front of their houses. The strong color of chrysanthemums makes the spring days more joyful, warm, along with the Feng Shui meaning symbolizing life, adding blessings and happiness, chrysanthemums become an indispensable choice in Northern families on every Tet occasion.

The large chrysanthemum blooms from around October to November of the lunar calendar and blossoms brightly in December of the lunar calendar, so this flower species is widely used during Tet holidays. Starting from around the middle of the lunar month, large chrysanthemums are sold in many places, people buy them to light incense on the full moon, worship the Land Genie, the Kitchen Gods, and most importantly, use them for the traditional Vietnamese Tet holiday. The pots of large chrysanthemums brighten up the space of the house, the guest reception hall, the porch, the entrance gate,... bringing Tet atmosphere and luck to every family.

Depending on the purpose, people choose the type of chrysanthemum, color, and number of flowers. Nowadays, chrysanthemums are hybridized into many colors, shapes. Besides the bright yellow chrysanthemums, there are also white, purple, pink... Especially, the group of chrysanthemum branches (with many small branches or clustered flowers) is loved by everyone for its softness and rich colors. Perhaps that's why people often place a pot of yellow chrysanthemums in front of their house on every Tet holiday, welcoming the arrival of spring.

From ancient times until now, orchids have been considered symbols of elegance and nobility, so it's understandable to choose orchid branches to display on every Tet occasion in the North. Orchids have long been dubbed the 'Queen of Flowers' because of their graceful beauty and pure fragrance, orchids are also a Feng Shui symbol of growth and blossoming. Along with that meaning, orchids are also very diverse in types, colors, helping you have more choices for decorating your home on New Year's occasions.

Decorating with orchids in the house during Tet days makes you feel like you are bringing the essence of nature, showing elegance, both luxurious and graceful. The price of orchids will vary depending on the type, age, and size. For small spaces, you should choose small and cute orchid pots, suitable for placing next to drinking tables. For larger spaces, with conditions permitting, you should buy a large, colorful orchid pot, placed in front of the door or in the center of the living room. Some types of orchids for Tet you can refer to are beautiful lake orchids, fairy orchids, golden sword orchids, phalaenopsis,...

Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is one of the most beautiful flowers widely used in Western countries, which is also the origin of this flower. Gladiolus has recently been introduced into Vietnam.

Gladiolus symbolizes dating, or a joyful gathering and promises for tomorrow. This beautiful flower is favored by many people in the North during the beginning of the lunar new year. With its beautiful and long-lasting appearance, many people often arrange gladiolus into a large bouquet of 10-20 branches to enjoy from Tet to the full moon of the first lunar month.

Gladiolus represents warm and cohesive relationships. In the 1980s, at Hanoi weddings, brides were required to carry a bouquet of red gladiolus, perhaps for this reason. Nowadays, gladiolus is considered a flower that brings prosperity to homeowners. It is called the sword orchid, which has a significant Feng Shui meaning, with the effect of dispelling evil, driving away bad luck, and bringing good fortune.

Marigold has many names such as night harmony because it emits a fragrant smell at night and is called by Empress Duong Quy Phi with the name of marigold or jade orchid with bright colors. This is also a fairly common flower during Tet in the North that many people love.

Marigold is a precious flower, blooming only once a year, especially during Tet, according to the belief of the ancients, this is a flower symbolizing spring. Marigold represents wealth, prosperity - something that every family desires to achieve in the new year. Many Northern families often arrange marigolds on the altar or put them in vases on tables inside the house every Tet occasion.

Although the color of marigolds is bright, it is not dazzling, luxurious but elegant, making viewers linger. In business, this flower brings luck, fortune, wealth, and prosperity. In terms of human life, this flower symbolizes harmonious siblings, happy and prosperous family life, peace, and prosperity. In friendship, it symbolizes closeness, cohesive relationships. Therefore, on Tet day, every family wishes to have something like its name 'marigold - big house'.

Money Plant or Gerbera is a genus of some ornamental plants in the daisy family, a very popular flower species in the North. The name Gerbera was given after the German naturalist Traugott Gerber, a friend of Carolus Linnaeus. This genus has about 30 - 100 species living wild, distributed in South America, the African continent, Madagascar, and tropical regions of Asia. Money plant is a herbaceous plant, diverse in flower colors, often seen in pots or planted in decorative pots in houses and gardens.

Money Plant or commonly known as the coin flower is often planted by families in their gardens or placed inside the house on every occasion of the new year. Money Plant symbolizes wealth, the flowers of money plant bring hope for a new year of wealth and prosperity for the family.

Money Plant comes in various colors such as pink, red, orange,... and there are two types: single and double money plants. Arranging a vase of money plant in the house represents wealth with the wish for the new year to bring fortune and prosperity to the homeowner. A few flowers will definitely make your family's Tet warmer and more meaningful.

Eternal Life Plant, scientifically known as Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam) Pers, belonging to the Crassulaceae family, is a succulent plant. Eternal Life Plant comes in various colors such as red, orange, yellow,... It is a herbaceous plant, soft and green with many branches from the base. The leaves are thick, oval-shaped, and pointed at the tip. The succulent leaves are deep green, with symmetrical serrated edges.

This flower species with a very peculiar name and adorable tiny flowers is always the choice of young people. This species has strong vitality, durability, suitable for decorating small corners in the house to create focal points. Eternal Life Plant symbolizes vitality, growth, and above all, it signifies strengthening the bond among family members and making friendships closer.

In the North, on every occasion of the Tet holiday, every household decorates their garden and indoor spaces with several pots of Eternal Life Plants. The price of this flower is very affordable, and you can easily plant it after Tet and throughout the year. Having these pots of Eternal Life Plants on Tet truly brings a lively and fresh atmosphere to the family.

Poinsettia is also a meaningful flower for the Lunar New Year. The Poinsettia plant, scientifically known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, is a type of ornamental plant belonging to the Spurge family. Poinsettia is a bushy plant with small woody stems, typically ranging from 0.6 to 4 meters in height. Its leaves are initially red and gradually turn green as they mature, with serrated edges. Due to its red leaves, it is often mistaken for the flower, while the actual flowers of the Poinsettia plant are small, yellow, and typically grow at the center of leaf clusters.

This flower is also beloved in the North during Tet. It captivates students with its representation of success, happiness, and luck. As Tet marks the beginning of the journey towards university entrance exams for many students, families decorate with this flower in hopes of success and a bright future.

Poinsettia flowers boast vibrant red colors, always bringing a fresh, lively, and simple yet sincere atmosphere when welcoming guests. In China, it is called 'First-Grade Red,' while the Japanese refer to it as 'Natural Beauty.'

Spring Buds (also known as Willow Catkins) are plants that grow abundantly along leaf axils, followed by rapidly growing shoots with extremely soft downy fuzz. This image is seen by many as a symbol of prosperity, making it highly favored during Tet. Despite not blooming flowers as flamboyantly as other species, Spring Buds are still beloved by many for their symbolic representation of vitality, growth, prosperity, and luck.

Attracting onlookers with their youthful colors, Spring Bud branches exude a unique beauty, unlike any other flowers during Tet. The buds grow continuously with various colors like green, red, yellow, purple... and feel as soft as velvet, symbolizing enduring vitality. Moreover, they are easy to arrange and decorate in wide-mouthed vases, suitable for families with spacious living rooms.

Since Spring Bud branches are small and long, it's best to arrange them in large quantities to create a full and visually appealing flower arrangement. You can also enhance the beauty of the arrangement by adding ribbons or silk paper around the mouth of the vase to highlight the Spring Buds above. With just these simple steps, you can create a stunning Spring Bud vase for Tet.

In the past, medicinal herb flowers were considered one of the most beautiful flowers to display during Tet, 'first lay ơn, second is medicinal herb'. Medicinal herb flowers can adapt to various climates, from cold to hot and humid, so the cultivation technique is not too demanding, just a little understanding of the suitable weather will produce fresh, beautiful flowers right on Tet.

Today, despite the appearance of many imported flowers, with its simple and intimate beauty, medicinal herb flowers still hold a special position during Tet. In the gentle spring weather, it is very suitable for delicate flowers with vibrant colors like medicinal herb flowers. Just a vase of medicinal herb flowers in the house will help soothe your soul, making you love life more.

Medicinal herb flowers are always the most sought after during Tet. This type quickly sells out and is priced higher than ordinary medicinal herbs. So, if you especially like medicinal herb flowers, go to the flower market early this spring to buy the most satisfactory bunch of medicinal herb flowers!

In recent years, woody flowers have become very popular for Tet, especially in the Northern region. Among them, snow plum blossom is a must-mention. This is a forest flower, originating from China.

The snow plum blossom has many branches and they are quite long, about 1 - 2m, suitable for arranging in spacious areas to avoid a cluttered feeling. When blooming, the flowers are pure white, although small, when they bloom densely, they look like patches of snow, very beautiful. It brightens up your home, making it more attractive, luxurious, and refined.

When decorating with snow plum blossom during Tet, it's important to choose the right type and know how to arrange them. Nowadays, snow plum blossoms are widely sold in the market at different prices and qualities. It's best to go to flower shops to directly consult and choose the most satisfactory branches of snow plum blossoms. As for the vase, choose ceramic or classic glass vases with brown or green hues to complement the white of the flowers. Place the flowers in a cool, airy place, away from heat sources. Remember to regularly change the water or spray mist to keep the flowers fresh longer!

For centuries, the lily flower has been a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and refinement. It not only represents the beauty and virtues of humanity but also embodies pride, demonstrating noble and faithful love. That's why lilies are now widely available, not only enhancing the landscape but also suitable for gifting mothers, loved ones, or on occasions like holidays, congratulations, grand openings, graduations...

The lily flower comes in white with a hint of green or yellow, or with pink stripes and purple... especially, it has a sweet fragrance. A lily stem usually has from 1 to 5 flowers. The thick lily petals are greenish-yellow, and the main stem of the lily is the bulb lying underground with leafy branches above the ground.

The stem is relatively stiff, so it is less prone to breakage due to environmental factors. Lilies bloom in late spring, early summer, around April, and only bloom for half a month. Nowadays, lilies are commonly grown everywhere in our country, they can bloom all year round, and people have learned how to make them bloom or suppress blooming at the right time, especially during Tet.

Rose flowers are perhaps the national flower that everyone knows about. Roses can truly be used anytime, anywhere, from event decoration, weddings, gifts, home gardening, etc. This Tet holiday, many people still love this flower and will surely buy a bouquet of roses to display their flower arranging skills.

There are many types of roses, from local to imported ones, depending on each person's preference and conditions to choose the most suitable type of flower. In terms of colors, they are also diverse. You can consider which color matches your home space. Usually, during Tet, you should choose bright red, pink, or orange roses, symbolizing a bright, lucky new year.

When choosing roses, you should choose freshly cut ones from the garden, still fresh with many buds, avoiding waterlogged flowers or frozen ones. At home, choose a suitable-sized vase, then trim the branches and leaves and arrange them artistically. When the rose flowers bloom in your home, you will truly feel the spring is in the air. Remember to change the water regularly and take care of the flowers to keep them fresh for a long time!

If every year you have been too familiar with traditional flowers like apricot blossoms, lilies, or money trees, then this year's Tet, why don't you try decorating with this exotic willow blossom and see how it goes! Willow blossoms are commonly grown in Australia, it's a bushy plant with woody stems. The branches are very flexible and stiff, can reach up to 4 meters. But when you buy a bouquet at stores, they are usually trimmed neatly by florists. The leaves are small, needle-shaped, densely arranged on the branches.

The most striking feature is the willow blossoms, small round flowers with five petals, the flower core in the middle can be brown, green, or sometimes white tinged. The flowers come in naturally beautiful colors like yellow, pink, white, purple. Nowadays, based on individual preferences, willow blossoms are also dyed in different colors such as green, orange, etc. You can arrange them monochromatically or mix colors together to make the bouquet fresher and more beautiful.

Willow blossoms used as Tet decorations also bring a lot of meanings about prosperity, symbolizing a wealthy new year, and a successful career.