Lotus ‘twins’ 300,000 VND / branch, sisters compete to buy

There is only one Tinh De lotus in a lotus pond with thousands of flowers, so it is considered a good omen. Although it is expensive, everyone hopes to own it at least once.

While cypress lotus, white lotus, pink lotus … are sold in the market for only 5,000-10,000 VND / flower, Tinh De lotus costs up to 150,000 – 300,000 VND / flower. Photo: Dieu Linh Although the price is dozens of times higher than that of ordinary lotuses, Tinh De lotus is still sought after by connoisseurs. Photo: FB Le Thi Oanh Due to a base of 2 flowers, many people call it “twin” lotus. As a special, rare phenomenon, this lotus species is considered as a good omen, indicating prosperity, affluence, and luck. Photo: Vietnamese people. In the past, the Pure De lotus was only used to advance to the king. That’s why the name “Tinh De” was born. Photo: Facebook Unlike the very familiar pink and white single lotus flowers, Tinh De lotus is quite rare, even a few thousand flowers only appear a few Tinh De lotus flowers. Photo: Facebook. Because of the rarity, connoisseurs have to book a few months in advance to be able to have it. Photo: Internet The Tinh De lotus is also more fragrant than the ordinary lotus flower. If used to marinate tea or make water, the flavor will last longer. Photo: VTV It is rare for Tinh De lotuses to be of equal size and balance, of the same color and to bloom together. Photo: VTV According to the seller, depending on the beauty of the flower, blooming evenly, or the size of the flower, Tinh De will have different prices. Photo: Internet According to the seller, depending on the beauty of the flower, blooming evenly, or the size of the flower, Tinh De will have different prices. Photo: Internet Video: Correction of offensive photography activities in lotus ponds. Source: VTV24