Yajiaomu
1. Morphological characteristics:
Duck feet, also known as Broussonetia papyrifera, belong to deciduous trees or shrubs of Moraceae. Its leaves are oval or oval in width, with serrated edges and rough leaves, which are a bit like the soles of ducks' feet, hence the name "Yajiaomu".
The rich tree belongs to the evergreen tree of Pistacia. Its leaves are usually palmately compound, consisting of 5-7 leaflets, oblong, smooth and bright green. The trunk of the rich tree is thick and has a bamboo-like appearance.
Yajiaomu
2. Growth habits:
Duck feet are adaptable, cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, and they are not strict with soil and grow rapidly. It is distributed all over China, especially in rural areas.
Fortune trees are native to tropical Central America. They like warm and humid environment and have certain requirements for light, but they are not cold-resistant. The northern region needs to overwinter indoors in winter, and its growth rate is relatively slow.
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3. Feng Shui implication:
One-horned wood has no special meaning in China traditional geomantic omen, and is regarded as a common greening plant.
Because of the word "get rich" in its name, the fortune tree is considered to have the meaning of making money into treasure, and is often placed as an auspicious plant in commercial places and families in order to bring good luck and wealth.
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4. Use differences:
In addition to viewing, the leaves of podophyllum can also be used as feed, and wood can be used for paper making and furniture.
Wealth tree is mainly used as an ornamental plant, which is suitable for indoor display, especially its unique tree shape and green leaves, giving people a fresh and elegant feeling.
Yajiaomu
To sum up, although they are common ornamental plants, they are different species with different growth characteristics and cultural implications. When purchasing, you can choose the plants that suit you according to your personal preferences and actual needs.