Cucurbita, an annual climbing herb, belongs to Cucurbitaceae. It has soft hair, monoecious, and white flowers in summer and autumn. Its vines can grow to more than ten meters, and its fruit is like two balls of different sizes. The homonym of gourd is "Fulu", which is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. So many families will put the gourd at home, so what are the benefits of putting the gourd at home?
First, it means beauty.
First of all, from the appearance, the gourd is shaped like two balls stuck together. If you put it on the bed where you sleep, it means that the feelings between husband and wife get along well, which means that you will be United forever and get along well for a hundred years. Secondly, there are many kinds of seeds in the mature gourd, which is also a symbol of "more children and more happiness". Since ancient times, the gourd has represented a primitive maternal expectation for many children and grandchildren, so putting the gourd on the high hall has become a beautiful wish for family prosperity. Third, the gourd has a small mouth and a big belly. Putting it at home is also taking money, because its stomach can hold things, and things put in its small mouth are not easy to flow out, which means that money can only go in but not out.
The second is ornamental.
Mature gourds are golden yellow in appearance and thick in skin. Even if it is not handled, it will be dazzling at home. If it is air-dried and processed into various handicrafts, it will be very beautiful, because its appearance is full and round, and we can also engrave and draw pictures on its surface. The processed or carved gourd can be placed in the living room, bedroom and study, which can play a very good decorative role. Gourd can also be made into toys, and literary lovers will choose some unique gourds, which will be carefully designed and processed into personalized toys for their own appreciation.
Third, practical.
Immature gourds can be eaten as vegetables, cooked and fried, all of which have a faint fragrance. Mature gourds can not only be made into ornamental products, but also have great practical value. The simplest thing is to empty the pulp and use it directly to hold wine and water. Because it is made of wood, it can retain the original flavor of wine and is not fragile. Better than clinker bottles and glass bottles, gourds can also be made. If the pulp is removed, it will become two spoonfuls, and the gourd can also be made into a musical instrument. The cucurbit silk blown by some ethnic minorities in Yunnan is made of cucurbits, and its sound is crisp and bright, which is very nice.
In a word, the gourd has many advantages at home. If it can be released, the meaning will be different. It is said that it can ward off evil spirits at the door, be rich and auspicious on the high hall, and be placed on the bedside to represent the harmonious relationship between husband and wife. If the gourd is made into a handicraft and put in every room at home, it will not only have decorative and ornamental functions, but also have certain practical value, which can enrich our living space.