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1. Sensitive Plant
'The Sensitive Plant is not as striking as the elegant Rose.'
'It doesn't dare to show off its colors like the vibrant Chrysanthemum.'
'It doesn't have the fragrance of the Night-Blooming Jasmine in the garden.'
'But the Sensitive Plant is as beautiful as the love story between us...'
The Sensitive Plant is a wild flower that grows freely in many places. With its herbaceous stem, clusters of roots turning into branches, and soft hairs, this plant is covered with tiny, sharp thorns that turn yellow like butter. When its leaves are touched, they close automatically. The flower symbolizes a shy and modest young woman. Its gentle purple color represents romance and loyalty, making it the flower of timidity and delicate charm.
2. Peach Blossom
While the Apricot Blossom is a symbol of Tet in the southern regions of Vietnam, in the north, the Peach Blossom is a common sight in almost every home when Tet and spring arrive. It is widely recognized as a signature flower of the traditional Tet holiday in northern Vietnam. Moreover, the Peach Blossom is closely tied to love and fate, often appearing in many folk songs of rural Vietnam. This Tet, use Peach Blossoms to decorate your home, bringing warmth, cheer, and the vibrant colors of spring. Not only does it brighten the Tet atmosphere, but it also holds deep significance. The Peach Blossom is considered the essence of the Five Elements, believed to drive away evil spirits and bring peace and happiness.
Furthermore, the Peach Blossom represents vitality and renewal. It embodies wishes for prosperity, success, good health, and happiness for all. The Peach Blossom instills hope and belief in a bright future, bringing positive energy into the home and ensuring the well-being of family members. Its beauty reflects the grace of northern women: delicate, modest, and enchanting. The Peach Blossom also symbolizes loyalty and everlasting love. Over time, its significance has faded for many, but it remains a cherished tradition to decorate homes with Peach Blossoms during Tet, a custom that continues to be passed down through generations.
3. Apricot Blossom
Every Tet holiday, the streets and homes of Vietnam are adorned with vibrant yellow Apricot Blossoms. People carefully select these blossoms to offer to their ancestors, wishing for a prosperous and happy new year. A traditional flower of the southern Tet celebration, the yellow Apricot Blossom is commonly used for decorations in various places like offices, companies, gardens, and building lobbies. Moreover, the flower is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, representing the Five Blessings. The Apricot Blossom has even been immortalized in literature, such as in the poem: 'Mai cốt cách tuyết tinh thần' (The Tale of Kieu by Nguyễn Du).
Historically, the yellow Apricot tree has been closely tied to rural life in Vietnam, with its roots deeply embedded in the land. It has been with the Vietnamese people since the time their ancestors began cultivating the land. The tree endures through harsh weather, never yielding to storms, blooming with strength every spring. The Apricot Blossom symbolizes resilience and enduring vitality, reflecting the noble qualities of the Vietnamese people, who, like the flower, persist through life's hardships to bring beauty and fragrance in the new year.
4. Gerbera Daisy
The Gerbera Daisy is a year-round bloomer, but it reaches its peak in late autumn and early summer. This vibrant flower comes in a variety of colors and is often planted in small ceramic pots, making it a popular choice for decorating desks, offices, or other important indoor spaces. Easy to grow and care for, you can even plant your own Gerbera Daisies at home to enjoy flowers all year round. These flowers are especially common during Vietnam’s traditional Tet holiday.
Their bright and appealing beauty makes them a favorite in white, brown, or black ceramic pots. Gerbera Daisies can refresh any workspace or home with their cheerful colors. Their presence adds a delightful charm to any environment. Moreover, the Gerbera Daisy is associated with wealth and prosperity, which is why many families display them during Tet, hoping to attract fortune and success. They make beautiful indoor plants for homes and offices, particularly during the festive season of Tet.
5. Rose
The Rose is a symbol of love, celebrated for its stunning colors and sweet fragrance, making it one of the most beloved flowers. There are many varieties of roses, each more radiant than the last, with an intoxicating aroma. Roses are often used in vases for decorative purposes, and in recent years, people have started growing them in large pots, placing them on their doorsteps, front porches, or garden steps.
The Rose is universally known as the flower of love. Its delicate petals and sweet fragrance are a romantic expression of affection and happiness. Like other flowers, roses come in many colors, and each color carries its own symbolic meaning. However, all roses share the same characteristic beauty—gentle, romantic, and enchanting.
6. Ten O'clock Flower
''Ten O'clock blooms early, fading by noon.
Life is short, so we love deeply and fully.
Love passionately in the morning, cherish the evening.
Love with loyalty, and remember the past.''
When we think of the Ten O'clock Flower, we are reminded of the miracle it represents. Known as the ‘alarm clock flower,’ it is a companion to delicate young women, blooming precisely at 10 a.m. every day. The flower’s fragile petals and vibrant colors reflect the gentle beauty of a young maiden. Additionally, this flower is a symbol of pure, steadfast love that endures.
7. Hibiscus
"The flower is like a lantern
Hiding its blazing love within the light
Like the bright moon hanging in the night
Longing for someone’s heart by the doorstep."
The Hibiscus is a unique flower. While it may not possess the elegance of a rose, the allure of lilies, or the delicate beauty of orchids, it holds a special place in nature. Its name reflects kindness, and the Hibiscus is often associated with compassion and protection, akin to the Buddha’s benevolent care.
8. Night Jasmine
This flower, originating from temperate regions, boasts a name as beautiful as its blooms and foliage. Its beauty is a unique blend of simplicity and elegance, embodying good fortune, especially during the festive season.
The pristine beauty of its cascading blossoms captivates many. The Night Jasmine produces abundant clusters of flowers that grow in the leaf axils, making the plant even more attractive. It's easy to grow and the flowers last for weeks, blooming from November to March. The flowers also emit a gentle, pleasant fragrance.
9. Orchids
''In the moonlight, the orchid's beauty shines
With fragrance carried on the breeze, the misty night reveals
As shadows stretch, I come near
Clouds swirl, shrouding the longing light
Through day and night, the moon calls to me
Orchids bloom, in the distant sky…''
Orchids are a globally distributed flower, known for their natural beauty. Their elegant blooms symbolize wealth, luck, and success. As a rare and exquisite gift, orchids are often used to express love and symbolize the blossoming of life and relationships.
10. Hoa Giấy
Cây hoa giấy là loại cây dây leo dạng gỗ, cây bụi hay cây thân gỗ có gai. Các loài dây leo thường mọc cao từ 1 - 12m, bò trên các loài cây khác bằng các gai có móc. Cây hoa giấy thích hợp với vùng khí hậu nóng ẩm, có nhiều ánh sáng và lượng mưa dồi dào quanh năm, loại cây này cũng rất dễ rụng lá nếu sống trong môi trường có mùa khô.
Hoa Giấy là loài hoa có nhiều màu sắc khác nhau, hoa có dạng thân leo thể hiện sự gắn kết lâu bền. Hoa giấy còn là tượng trưng cho tình cảm gắn bó của gia đình và tổ chức, thể hiện sự bình yên, sung túc và may mắn.
