Don’t grow green ivy anymore. Bring a pot of fragrant flowers during the New Year and the house will be filled with fragrance, making you feel energetic!

orchid

Smell: subtle fragrance, low-key and elegant.

The fragrance of orchids has always been praised and is the inspiration and raw material for many perfumes. Among them, Chunlan smells like Milan, Jianlan smells like magnolia, Hanlan smells like osmanthus, Molan smells like fruit, and Huilan has a stronger fragrance.

The flowering period of orchids is also different. Chunlan is from January to March, Jianlan is from May to October, Molan is from December of the current year to February of the next year, Hanlan is from November of the current year to January of the next year, and Huilan is from March to May. The orchids bought during the Spring Festival are all grown in greenhouses, so it is normal for them to bloom out of season.

Dendrobium

Smell: Honey and sandalwood.

The flowers of ordinary Dendrobium have a faint nectar smell, which is sweet. Musk Dendrobium and Sandalwood Dendrobium have rich and pleasant fragrances. Musk and sandalwood are also the base notes of most perfumes.

Dendrobium is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. You can buy the stems of Dendrobium from a Chinese medicine store and plant them with bark or sawdust (without adding soil). It will bloom when the temperature is around 20 degrees. Its flowers can also be used to make tea or soup, which has the effect of clearing away heat and dampness.

Buddha's Hand

Smell: Fresh citrus scent that lingers.

Buddha's hand is known as "the fragrant gentleman in winter". It is said that Cixi liked it very much and would always place a few plates of it beside the curtains in winter. Buddha's hand has a long-lasting fragrance and was commonly used as an indoor incense by the ancients. Only wealthy people could afford it.

Buddha's hand is also a tangerine. Although it is not eaten as a fruit like tangerines, it can be used to make soup and tea. Because its shape is similar to that of Buddha's hand, it is also a good object worshipped by Buddhists and has many uses. You can grow it in the south, but in the north you can just buy the fruit directly.

Narcissus

Smell: Sweet scent similar to jasmine.

Daffodils have a sweet and subtle fragrance, and are best placed in the living room or on the dining table during the Chinese New Year to relieve greasiness and fatigue, and make the house feel refreshed. No wonder every spring evening party, there is a pot of daffodils on each table of the guests.

Narcissus is a bulbous flower. You can buy a few "garlic bulbs" for a dozen dollars and soak them in water to grow them. They will bloom at temperatures above 8 degrees. If you add a little dwarfing agent, the pot will bloom in minutes. However, the bulbs of daffodils are poisonous, but it's fine as long as you don't eat them by mistake.

Daphne

Smell: Strong orange scent, long-lasting and mellow.

The fragrance of Daphne odora is known as the "scent that outshines other flowers", which means that other flowers next to it will be outshone by its fragrance. This shows the beauty of the scent of Daphne odora. Whether it is indoors or in the courtyard, it is suitable to grow a Daphne odora plant to enhance the scent.

Daphne odora buds in February and March, and begins to emit fragrance at this time until the end of the flowering period, which can last up to 50 days. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period, control water appropriately, and it is best to keep the soil in the pot dry. It is also necessary to provide shade and control water during summer dormancy.

Kumquat potted plants

Taste: Sweet and sour fruity aroma, orange flavor.

The bright yellow kumquats not only have an orange scent, but can also sterilize the air in your home. 2019 is the Year of the Golden Pig, which comes only once in a century. Bringing a pot of kumquats home has great meaning!

When the kumquats are just brought into the house, don’t rush to expose them to the sun. Place them in a location with diffused light for 1-3 days, then expose them to the sun and water them. Keep the soil in the pot dry and you can spray water to humidify it. After the Spring Festival, you can pick kumquats and make orange jam and orange tea, killing two birds with one stone.

camellia

Smell: Sweet perfume, elegant floral scent.

Chinese people have loved camellia since ancient times. Among all the camellias, the most fragrant ones are: Liexiang, Marian, Kremer, Xiang Taiyang, etc.

Don't be impatient when growing camellia. Use acidic soil to plant it, don't water it too much, keep the soil in the pot dry, and you can spray it with water occasionally to humidify it. Do not apply fertilizer after flower buds appear, and do not water too much, just keep it in normal condition.

Miniature Rose

Smell: Romantic rose scent.

Although the flowers of miniature roses are relatively small, they bloom profusely and diligently, making them very suitable for indoor cultivation. Placing it on the balcony or windowsill can also purify haze and sulfur dioxide (car exhaust) in the outside air.

The micro-moon flowers bloom too frequently, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time. Prune the dead flowers and blind branches after each flowering, and add some phosphorus fertilizer (chicken manure, sheep manure, fish intestine fertilizer). In addition, micro-moons grow quickly and may climb vines, so it is best to prepare in advance.

Wintersweet

Taste: Rich sweet aroma, long and lingering.

The rich fragrance of wintersweet comes from the oil cells in the petals. The aromatic oils in them are also the raw materials for some perfumes. However, no perfume can compare to the natural fragrance, and the most original wintersweet fragrance is difficult to replicate.

Because wintersweet is a large woody plant, it is difficult to grow indoors. People usually buy some wintersweet branches and grow them in water. You can sprinkle half a spoonful of white sugar or half a bottle cap of white vinegar in the water to add some nutrients to the wintersweet, prolong the flowering period and enhance the fragrance.

plum bossom

Smell: Sweet aroma, refreshing and refreshing.

The Chinese have praised plum blossoms from ancient times to the present. It is also the first of the four famous flowers: plum blossoms, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. It is said that the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. The colder the weather, the stronger the fragrance of plum blossoms.

The plum blossoms planted in the yard can basically rely on the weather, but potted plants require some more thought. In addition to making the soil loose and fertile with good drainage and air permeability, you also need to spray water frequently to retain moisture. You also need to pay attention to controlling the shape during the growing period, which requires a lot of patience.

lily

Smell: Unique floral scent, refreshing and invigorating.

The scent of lily is also very popular and is the main fragrance in flower shops. Putting a few branches in a room will make it very fragrant. It is best to put it in the living room to make people feel refreshed and energetic!

Lily is a bulb flower, which is very easy to grow. One bulb can produce 3-10 flowers. The normal flowering period is from March to July or from September to November. If you feel that the fragrance of lily is too strong, you can pinch off its stamens, which can also extend the flowering period.

hyacinth

Smell: Fresh sweet floral scent.

Hyacinths are not only beautiful to look at, but also have their own fragrance. They are especially suitable for being placed on office desks. You can enjoy the flowers happily while working, and they can also cover up the turbid air in the office.

After the hyacinth bulbs start to be hydroponically cultivated, they will bloom in about 2 months, and the flowering period is 1-2 months. After the flowers bloom, cut off the flower stems and continue to grow them until they wither on their own. After cutting off the roots, put away the bulbs and you can plant them again in the winter of next year.

Oncidium

Taste: Light milky aroma.

Don’t be fooled by its small size. Its fragrance becomes stronger when exposed to the sun, with a sweet milk or chocolate flavor. Foodies must grow one!

To grow Oncidium, you can directly use crushed foam to pad the bottom of the pot, and plant crushed moss directly. Place it in a location with bright diffuse light in your home, and water it once every 1-2 weeks is enough. The second year of re-flowering requires vernalization, so try to keep it at around 5 degrees to freeze it in winter.

Freesia

Smell: light and refreshing fragrance.

Freesia is also called "ginger flower". It has a very unique scent, a fresh floral fragrance that brings a spring feeling. It helps soothe nerves and promote sleep. Both potted plants and fresh cut flowers are very popular.

Freesia is a bulbous flower, and its planting method is similar to that of lily and amaryllis. It can be buried in sandy soil to grow and bloom. Just be careful not to water it too much to prevent the bulbs from rotting. After the flowers have bloomed, wait for the branches and leaves to wither, then collect the bulbs and plant them again in the autumn of next year.

Pendant

Taste: Fresh green tea and fruity flavor.

The petals of the tree are furry and very cute. They are entry-level potted plants that almost everyone has grown. How is your petals of the tree now?

If you keep the catnip for a long time, it will start to shed its leaves. Be careful not to water it too much. Keep it warm in winter and provide shade in summer. Change the soil once every 1-2 years, don't worry about fertilizing, and the extra branches can be used for cuttings. If you take good care of it, it will bloom in a year.