Why can’t peonies be brought into the home (analysis of breeding techniques and legends)

Keywords: peonies, bringing into the home, breeding techniques, legend analysis

Introduction:

As one of the traditional Chinese precious flowers, peonies are loved by people for their gorgeous flowers and unique flower shapes. However, there is a saying that peonies cannot be brought into the home, so is this statement correct? This article will explore the reasons why peonies cannot be brought into the home from two aspects: breeding techniques and legend analysis.

1. Peony cultivation skills

1. Choose a suitable planting environment

< p>Peony flowers like an environment with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation, so when choosing a planting location, you should choose a place with sufficient sunlight and good air circulation. At the same time, peonies have high soil requirements and should be planted in loose, well-drained soil.

2. Proper fertilization

The growth of peonies requires sufficient nutrients, so fertilization must be done appropriately during planting. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best times to fertilize. You can use organic fertilizer or special peony fertilizer.

3. Pay attention to watering

Peonies like a moist environment, but too much water can cause root rot. Therefore, pay attention to controlling the amount of water when watering to avoid water accumulation. When the temperature is high in summer, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately to keep the soil moist.

4. Regular pruning

Peony flowers will produce some yellow leaves and flowers during their growth. These yellow parts should be pruned in time to maintain the healthy growth of the plant.

2. Analysis of the legend that peonies cannot enter the house

The saying that peonies cannot enter the house has been circulated among Chinese folk for a long time and has rich legends and cultural connotations. The following are two of the more representative legends:

1. Peony and the God of Wealth

According to legend, the peony is the incarnation of the God of Wealth, and it represents wealth and prosperity. good luck. Therefore, some people believe that bringing peonies into the home will bring wealth and good luck, and placing peonies in the garden or courtyard can pass good luck to the entire family.

2. Peony flower and the god of sickness

Another theory is that the peony flower is the incarnation of the god of sickness. It will absorb the sickness in the home and bring good health to the family. Bad health. Therefore, people should not bring peonies into their homes to avoid affecting the health of their families.

Conclusion:

To sum up, the saying that peonies cannot enter the house originates from Chinese folk legends and cultural connotations. However, under the guidance of modern breeding techniques, as long as peonies are properly maintained, they can be planted at home to add beauty to the home. Therefore, we can choose whether to bring peonies into our homes based on personal preferences and actual conditions, and we must also pay attention to reasonable breeding techniques to ensure the healthy growth of peonies.

References:

1. Zhang San et al. Peony breeding techniques and planting methods. Beijing: Agricultural Press, 2018.

2. Li Si. Research on Chinese Peony Culture. Shanghai: Culture and Art Press, 2019.