Giving money or gifts to the elderly is worse than giving them a pot of flowers to wish them health and longevity.

1. Flowers that can be appreciated and cured can bring health to the elderly

Five-color pepper

It is effective for rheumatism and can also promote digestion.

Adding a little bit when cooking is effective for rheumatism in the elderly. It can also supplement various vitamins, promote digestion and stimulate appetite.

Maintenance methods

1. Just plant one or two plants in an ordinary flowerpot.

2. Sow seeds in April-May, and pinch off the tips when they grow to about 15 cm in height.

3. The growing season is summer, spray water on the leaves three times a day.

4. Five-color pepper likes sunshine, so you can put the flower pot on the windowsill and turn the pot frequently.

Impatiens

Impatiens can be used to make nails and to relieve rheumatism. Many people suffer from dry and cracked soles of their feet in winter, and Impatiens can relieve this symptom.

Specific steps:

1. Dry the petals and make tea. It can promote blood circulation, unblock menstruation and eliminate rheumatism.

2. Mash the flowers, leaves and stems and add vinegar. Use it to soak your feet to prevent and treat cracked soles and athlete's foot. Just soak it several times in a row.

Maintenance methods

Impatiens is extremely tenacious, just remember the following points:

1. The lighting should be good and it should be brought indoors in winter.

2. Keep the soil in the pot moist, especially water it more often in summer.

chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is deeply loved by many people. It is not only beautiful, but most importantly, it has many health benefits. It can treat arthritis, dizziness and relieve cold symptoms.

Specific steps:

1. Crush chrysanthemum and mugwort leaves and put them in a gauze bag to make knee pads for your family, which can treat various types of arthritis.

2. Smelling flowers more often is good for treating colds.

3. Cooking chrysanthemum with pork and chicken is refreshing and tasty.

Maintenance methods

Let’s take a look at the key points of winter chrysanthemum care with Huahua:

1. After the chrysanthemums bloom and fade, cut off the old branches, water them thoroughly, and place them in a sunny room.

2. Water the plant after the soil in the pot has dried up. Use small amounts of water and then slowly increase the amount of water when the weather warms up.

2. Flowers with auspicious meanings bring good mood to the elderly

Pine bonsai

There is an old saying that "May your life be as long as the immortal pine trees in the south", which symbolizes good health and longevity. Many writers also praise pine trees for their proud and majestic character. Giving pine trees to the elderly also means praising their strong character.

Maintenance methods

1. Water when it is dry and spray water on the leaves frequently.

2. Just apply some nitrogen fertilizer in spring and autumn.

3. Place it in a well-ventilated and sunny place.

evergreen

Dieffenbachia symbolizes longevity, wealth, and good luck. It is very suitable for planting by the elderly. It is evergreen all year round and is very ornamental.

Maintenance methods

Huahua introduces the winter maintenance method of evergreen here:

1. Move it indoors in winter and place it in a sunny and well-ventilated place.

2. Keep the soil in the pot moist in winter, water it once or twice a week, and spray water into the surrounding air.

3. Wipe the leaves! Wipe the leaves with warm water once a week to ensure they remain evergreen.

orchid

Orchid is the "gentleman among flowers". It is not only the object of pursuit by literati and poets, but also one of the green plants loved by many middle-aged and elderly people.