Recently, a leafy green plant called heather has been actively hunted by sisters to decorate the house to create a cool feeling. In particular, even if it is a branch, just plugging in water can play for a whole month. This is not a tree species of Vietnam but has to be imported from Japan, so the price is quite expensive. The price of heather varies from 300,000 to 600,000 VND/branch, from 1.3 to 1.6 meters high. There are even beautiful branches that are 2-2.2 meters high and cost up to 1.4 million VND. At the end of the flowering season, heather can still be used as a decoration for a long time, until about October onwards, it is no longer available. Therefore, many people actively hunt to buy and play on this occasion because the green leaves bring ethereal and luxurious beauty. Heather belongs to the bushy family of shrubs, can grow up to 40cm tall, with light green leaves. They are often found in temperate countries such as Japan, Russia, Belgium, … This is one of the favorite plants to grow indoors in a minimalist style, especially heather has no scent so anyone can play. Around August is the time when heather flowers, growing dense clusters, colors from pink, red, purple like pomegranate clusters swaying in the wind extremely beautifully. Heather has the advantage that even at the end of the flowering season, the large clusters do not fall off but lie on the bush, making the tree and flower can be used for decoration for a very long time. Heather pots must be chosen in accordance with the age of the plant and gradually change to larger pots according to the growth of the roots. Unlike indoor bonsai pots, heather likes to grow in shallow and wide pots. This is the best growing medium for the tree because its roots will grow up after a few years of development. Heather does well and grows best in acidic soils. Should add more mud and humus to add enough organic matter for the plant. Good drainage under the pot is also important so that the roots do not become waterlogged. Heather branches are like peaches and pears in Vietnam but are quite small and fragile, so when transporting, you have to be careful and gentle otherwise very easy to break. Please watch the video: The strangest shaped trees in the world. Source: Happy and healthy every day

At first, the single girl considered trees as decorations, but through the process of living together and taking care of them, they became friends that Vinh loved. Her favorite is betel nut Happiness, also known as Peruvian betel nut. “I like this tree because my name is Happiness. That’s what I feel when I’m with her, and I also want other children to be happy when living with me”, the female MC confided. Although he lives in a boarding house, Mr. Tong Cong Tuan also has the pleasure of bringing trees into the house. He cleverly arranged the green plants under the stairs, on the window or the railing of the mezzanine, “turning” the stuffy 18m² motel room into a space filled with green. In addition to cacti and ornamental plants, Cong Tuan also grows ivy and betel nut. To save costs, Cong Tuan is researching how to self-extracting branches to greenen the motel room. Not only Tuyet Vinh and Cong Tuan, but in recent years, the trend of planting trees and decorating living spaces with green trees is being loved by many young people. Dinh Hang (District 8) said: “Every birthday, the agency gives employees a pot of plants. I like this gift very much because it has a long “lifetime”. Just learn how to take care of the tree, and you can keep the gift for a long time.” With an inexpensive price as well as a variety of types, gifts from trees have become the best-selling items in bonsai stores today. Ms. Ngoc Linh, owner of a bonsai shop on Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Binh Thanh District, shared: “Every Valentine’s Day, March 8, I sell more than 100 potted plants of all kinds. Young people often choose plants such as cactus, fortune-teller, honeysuckle, tiger tongue, etc., and then ask me to coordinate to create a small landscape.” Predestined from an original potted plant, Tuyet Vinh began to multiply the number by dozens of times so that the living space was filled with green. “During the days of staying at home to prevent disease, the feeling of living in your own forest is great. Just opened my eyes and woke up, seeing that my house was cool, how much positive energy came again. If you guys love green plants, you can create green patches in your house like me, “said the female MC. According to some studies, indoor plants help clean the air, remove harmful chemicals, improve memory and reduce stress.

What does Destiny bring in your wallet to attract the god of wealth? The wallet is our embodiment and acts as a treasury, both helping the owner to store money and also helping to activate the fortune and prosperity of the Kim destiny. So this person should put something in the wallet to be taken care of and bestowed by the god of fortune. According to the theory of the five elements, Earth gives birth to Kim. Earth represents the earth, so anyone with a par Kim should carry a small packet of soil with them. You can also choose a compact bracelet or a small item like a ceramic bead in your wallet because ceramic is made from earth, so it also supports the destiny, helping the owner of the Kim destiny to promote prosperity and fortune. Bring good luck and bring fortune to yourself and your family. In case you bring the land with you, of course, you don’t have to bring the whole piece of land, choose to pick up some clean dry sand and put it in a small bag of your choice of color (preferably the white of your destiny) and let it be. in your wallet or if you don’t have a wallet, take it with you. This will bring unexpected fortunes that make the person destined for Kim always rich in fortune. Feng shui plants suitable for people destined for Kim Based on the color of the tree to choose. Kim represents metal, so the destiny color of Kim par is white and gold. Some of the most suitable ornamental plants for people with par Kim are: Money Tree Characteristic of the leaves growing alternately but with a pre-arranged arrangement. The branches look like ancient coins. Even the name money money has shown the tree that symbolizes money and wealth. It is said that this species of tree that is suitable for this par Kim will give the owner, do business and prosper, he will receive heaven and money like water. Not only is the bonsai suitable for par Kim, but the money tree is also chosen by many people thanks to its meaning. It can be seen in every small shop that the owner often places this potted plant near the cashier counter or the entrance. Depending on the intended use, you can choose the appropriate one. Normally, if used in a business place, you should choose a tall tree with many leaves. And if you work in an office, a beautiful small pot will be a wise choice. Orchid tree Has green leaves year round, white flowers with open shell or heart shaped leaves. The white color of the Ylang Ylang tree helps to complement the Kim destiny very well. The first effect of the orchid plant is to absorb solar radiation, infrared rays or electromagnetic waves from electronic devices in the house. Besides, trees also help to balance the air field, regulate and absorb other additional energy sources in the house to help homeowners have a harmonious and peaceful living space. Orchid can help people with Kim destiny avoid bad luck, mediate conflicts in the family. The person who grows this plant will have a peaceful and harmonious life as a wonderful combination of leaves and flowers. If you belong to the par Kim and want a fresh living space with lots of luck, prosperity, and everything you want, don’t ignore this bonsai. Golden betel nut tree It is a vines, with heart-shaped yellow-green leaves, mo-shaped flowers and short stalks. Plants live in both soil and aquatic environments. A tree that thrives even in the harshest of circumstances is a symbol of energy and strong will. Those destined for Kim who plant Golden Betel nut trees will have more luck and fortune, and at the same time, the rapid bushy growth of the tree represents the path of fortune to quickly proliferate. Owners destined to plant this tree will be energized and determined to assert themselves to develop and advance in work and life. The tree can also represent the authority of the owner. Princes prince It has a white stem, broad leaves with a smooth green color, and transparent veins. This is a plant that can live in low light conditions such as fluorescent lights, is drought tolerant, so it does not need to be watered too much, just once a week is enough. Bach Ma Prince Tree has the ability to help homeowners advance quickly at work, everything goes smoothly, very suitable for those destined for Kim who want to be high in work such as leaders, department heads. * Information for reference and contemplation.

Ms. Tran Thi Hoa (66 years old, residing in Ha Linh commune) said: “My family has an old leather elm tree. Many people came in to bid tens of millions but I didn’t sell. They like leather elm because it is luxuriant, looks very warm. But I don’t sell because I leave room for my children and grandchildren to go back, and let live trees in the garden make old age fun.” Mulberry trees are found in the mountainous district of Huong Khe (Ha Tinh). The old mulberry trees, woody, grow naturally, so the tree is very beautiful People cut branches to plant new trees Each tree with thousands of fruits, some trees give white and green fruit There are trees that produce red and pink fruits Strawberry skin has a sweet taste. Some trees produce slightly acidic fruit Mr. Nguyen Van Ky (Ha Linh commune, Huong Khe district) said that his family has been growing mulberry trees since 1978. In the garden there are nearly 20 mulberry trees, of which some trees have been sold for tens of millions of dong. /origin. The ancient mulberry tree is over 10 meters high, people must use a ladder to harvest the fruit The price of strawberry skin is from 25,000 to 30,000 VND/kg. People buy strawberries and skins, bring them to the national highway, and sell them to passersby Mrs. Tran Thi Hoa at the root of the family’s ancient mulberry tree The mulberry tree is also a place for girls to go to “check in”, take pictures in virtual life Strawberries are ripe, expected to be harvested in the next two weeks The fruit grows from the trunk to the top Small traders buy at wholesale prices and sell them on the national highway

Cactus breeding farm of Mr. Nguyen Chi Cuong Mr. Cuong said that since 2006, when he was in high school, he was fascinated with cactus, often collecting small trees to take care of. That hobby was unfinished from the time he attended college until he went to work. Many years later, seeing the image of cactus again, Mr. Cuong decided to return to his hobby, starting with growing succulents for 2 years to create capital. In the next two years, Mr. Cuong promoted growing cacti, both playing and doing business. Cactus is imported from many places, including abroad. In order for the tree to be pure with the weather here, he changed the entire soil and took care of it from the beginning. Thanks to that, customers who buy cacti of strange varieties can still rest assured to grow plants easily, water less, no longer worry about whether the plants are suitable for the weather or not. Cactus flowers are taken care of by Mr. Cuong There are many types of cacti, each line has many small types distinguished by spines, veins, colors, etc. Depending on the preferences of the customer, the gardener produces suitable varieties. And based on each type, the plant is propagated by seeds or by children growing from large trees, each line has different characteristics, so the care is also different, the grower must be knowledgeable to know how to mix the soil, how to water, prevent diseases and the use of drugs to treat diseases on plants. With the types of mass sale, Mr. Cuong focuses on growing plants that are easy to flower, compact, can display offices and desks. As for the mutant plants, which are rare in color and shape, collected or propagated, it takes time and effort to see results. This number of plants is 10 times more valuable than normal cactus, which is set aside by Mr. Cuong to sell exclusively to professional players. According to experienced people growing cactus, the weather in An Giang is suitable for the development of this plant, thanks to the airy climate, cool steam, and just enough heat, which is the condition for the plant to grow. faster than elsewhere. Therefore, in the province, there are many large cactus gardens, a place for growers and lovers to exchange and learn experiences. Mr. Cuong shared: “In the past, I mainly collected goods for breeding, looking for big, round and large trees. Later, I turned to the lines that “diligence” bloom, have beautiful flowers to create more beautiful product varieties to meet customer needs. Due to being busy with work, Mr. Cuong spends his evenings and weekends taking care of the cactus garden, pollinating the flowers himself, initially successfully creating many mutant plants with fancy designs and good viability. The number of cactus plants now reaches thousands of pots, some trees cost tens of thousands of dong, some trees cost up to millions of dong. At the beginning of May, Mr. Cuong participated in the contest “Cactus and succulent plants” contest in Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho by the Ho Chi Minh City Bonsai Association. Organized by Can Tho. There are 3 prize winners, respectively: non-Gymnoca cactus (first prize), non-Gymnocalycium cactus (third prize) and basic Gymnocalycium (consolation prize). Most of the cacti planted by Mr. Cuong now mainly supply wholesale quantities to the granaries inside and outside the province, the most in Ho Chi Minh City. Sa Dec (Dong Thap province). In addition to customers who are wholesalers, customers of all ages also love to buy cactus to play. Not only attracted by the beauty, cactus players also think about the meaning of this plant, although thorny and living in arid places, it blooms beautifully, full of life, a symbol of strong will. Taking care of cactus is a wonderful pleasure, until the day the tree blooms, enjoy the joy of well-deserved labor.

On the romantic campus, on breaks and days off, the soldiers can also participate in many activities such as reading newspapers, exercising, singing, etc. to help officers and soldiers have relaxing hours after time. Coaching, stressful work, motivation to complete the assigned tasks well.

According to what plant scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden (USA), the tiny purple-white flower that has just bloomed in their greenhouse has never been seen, at least by experts like them. In early May, Justin Lee, a gardener, was inspecting a group of Karomia gigas seedlings when he discovered a strange flower. This plant is related to mint and is native to Africa and is one of the endangered plants. Strange flower varieties Giống This flower less than 3cm long has pale purple ring-shaped petals, which slope down to form an arch connected to four white petals, with outstretched pistils. Mr. Lee said: “It doesn’t look like a mint flower. It looks like it’s upside down.” The mint family, Lamiaceae, usually has funnel-shaped flowers. Caregivers think the flowers may attract bees, butterflies and moths, but they may also be self-pollinating. Over the next few weeks, they expect more Karomia gigas flowers to bloom in the greenhouse, and instead of attracting insects, they will attract human hands trying to keep the species from extinction. When more flowers bloom, plants can cross-pollinate and have an extra chance of survival. Currently, only about 20 individuals of Karomia gigas are known in the wild in Tanzania. Roy Gereau, Tanzania project leader at the Missouri Botanical Garden, said it’s not uncommon for anyone to have seen flowers grow from this tree. Karomia gigas is a tall, straight-stemmed tree that can reach a height of 25 m, the branches grow about 13-14 m above the ground, making the flowers difficult to see. Karomia gigas is quite tall and is located deep in the forest. The tree is so rare that it does not have a common name in English, Swahili (the main language of Tazania) or the dialect of the area around the reserve where the tree was found. Of the more than 60,000 known tree species on Earth, Karomia gigas is among the most threatened and endangered in Africa. “As far as we know, there is no scientific record of the flower of this plant,” said Gereau. And now, when the trees bloom, conservationists believe they can keep them from disappearing. “In terms of extinction, this is a really, really good sign. We can make sure this plant doesn’t go away,” said Andrew Wyatt, vice president of horticulture at the Missouri Botanical Garden. There is still hope Growing this tree is a challenge. In the wild, Karomia gigas is highly susceptible to a fungal infection spread by insects. In September 2018, thousands of seeds were collected in Tanzania and brought to St. Louis, but only 100 seeds can be used for germination. The nursery also had to adjust soil texture, water availability and sunlight to mimic the East African environment in which the plants grew. Gardeners are finally able to grow the plants by letting the seeds germinate on wet paper towels (reducing the risk of infection), and then planting them in the potting soil. Currently, they have about 30 seedlings from seeds and one from cuttings. Creating a growing environment for this species is very difficult. “We’re debating whether they can bloom in a caring environment,” Mr Wyatt said. When there are only a few trees of this species left in the world, trying to save them and seeing them grow successfully is very emotional. “You will cherish every stage. They are like your children. You are like the housekeeper of these plants. You not only have a scientific connection, but also a love for them” – he Wyatt shared. Mr. Lee agrees: “They are like my children.” The flower helped scientists understand more about the plant, verifying it was classified correctly, and the shape suggested it was most likely pollinated by an insect. To date, they have not been able to tell if this flower structure is common to the species, or just a genetic mutation in the still young plant. “This single flower … may not be the usual flower form of the tree. This is the first flowering tree of fortune telling” – Mr. Gereau commented. The first flower was recorded. Most importantly, this helps ensure the survival of the tree. Botanists can take cuttings to propagate, but they will share the same DNA. Having genetic diversity will help ensure that plants can withstand harmful elements such as pests. “If crops don’t bloom, we have to depend on wild plants for seeds, and their survival is very low,” Wyatt said. While some species are able to self-pollinate, it is not clear whether Karomia gigas does. Mr. Lee tried pollinating before the flowers died, but said adding flowers from other plants would help create a new generation of plants that are genetically more tolerant. “I’ve chalked the flowers. But so far the self-pollination is still a big question mark. And this time we didn’t succeed. However, we have many seedlings left, if they bloom and pollinate. Cross-pollination is better for genetic diversity.” “Having a tree in bloom is a great start in a species recovery effort,” says endangered tree expert Emily Beech. Although not involved in the tree planting process in St. Louis, in 2016, Ms. Beech and Mr. Gereau and rangers searched for this tree in Tanzania. “When we got there, we didn’t see any sprouts in the forest, but the blossoming tree shows that there is still hope for this tree in the future,” she added. One step closer to reinvention Karomia gigas was discovered in 1977 in Kenya. When the last two trees here were cut down, scientists thought the species was extinct. Then, in 1993, several trees were discovered in Tanzania. From 2011 to present, Mr. Gereau and Tanzanian botanists have found more individuals in the wild. According to Mr. Fandey Mashimba, head of the seed department of the Tanzania Forest Service, about two dozen Karomia gigas trees still exist in the wild, in two forest reserves Mitundumbea and Litipo. These two reserves have the Miombo forest ecosystem – common in Central and South Africa. This is the habitat of wild animals such as gorillas, wild boar, wild buffalo and a small antelope called Dik-dik. While individuals studied in the native environment and one growing in St. Louis, their flowers are still a mystery. “We have a person in the nearest village to the reserve, he keeps an eye on them and will notify us when he notices the plants are about to flower,” said Mr. Gereau. However, when someone drove the long way through the forest and reached the tree, no flowers were found. “They’re in a reserve protected by the government, but a lot of people go there to get wood,” Mashimba said. The wood of Karomia gigas is compared to teak – a precious wood, so they have a high value. “We have trees that are still alive. We can make sure they don’t go extinct. Successful conservation of this species is possible. They are protected in Tanzania. We have a bunch of trees in the botanical garden. When we have enough seeds, we can store them in case.” Seedlings are cared for at the Missouri Botanical Garden, USA. Gereau said he does not want to transfer the plants yet, fearing they are too fragile to make it through the trip between the two continents, but his team will actively share knowledge with the Tanzanian government and botanists at the University of California, San Francisco. University of Dar es Salaam, which is conducting research on this plant. For now, a flower is a hopeful sign of what’s to come. The staff at the botanical garden at St. Louis was surprised when it quickly fell from the tree in less than 24 hours. “It withered and fell. I picked it up and used it as fertilizer,” said Mr. Wyatt.

Hops are an indispensable ingredient in beer production – a wonderful drink that is loved by every country. However, few people know that hops are also used to eat with the most expensive prices in the world. The hops, scientifically known as humulus lupulus, are shaped like the tops of asparagus and are only for the rich to enjoy. In the past, when the beer industry was new, young shoots that did not bloom into flowers were considered waste. Over time, what used to be discarded has become the most expensive vegetable in the world with a price of more than 1,000 USD/kg. The reason why the price of hops shoots is so high is because of the scarcity of this plant. Hops sprout only once in the spring, between March and April. Moreover, the life time of hops shoots is not long. Just a short time after the hops sprout, the hops will quickly perish if not harvested. The expensiveness of hops buds also comes from the sophisticated harvesting process. Hops do not grow in rows, so harvesting must be done entirely by hand. The harvester must carefully find the buds growing in the foliage. They are so small that it takes thousands of hops to fill a bag Garden owners also have to depend on the weather to have a reasonable harvest schedule within 14 days of hops sprouting. They are quite picky about habitat, so they are usually grown only in England and Belgium. Having a shape and taste similar to asparagus when eaten raw, some people think that the hops buds, if eaten raw, are quite bitter, tasting like green beans, but when cooked, it has a very distinct flavor. After being harvested, most of the hops are used by luxury restaurants to cater to privileged diners. Hops shoots can be used for salads, noodles or baked… according to the preferences of the buyer. Sautéing garlic is also an option that many people who have eaten hops appreciate. For many chefs around the world, hops are considered a great ingredient to prepare the unique dishes that make them famous. Please watch the video: The strangest shaped trees in the world. Source: Happy and healthy every day

Storm flowers are milky white, have 5 thin petals, bloom in clusters… In contrast, the flowers of the maple tree are slightly yellow. Storms interweave long lines along the coast. Storms not only have the effect of blocking wind, sand, salt tolerance and preserving soil, but also provide shade and shelter for other plants. In front of the Primary School and Cultural House of Sinh Ton island commune, there are maple trees. Storm tree in front of Nam Yet lighthouse. The storm leaves are almost like the square leaves, but thinner and smaller; soft, not as hard as the leaves, but very easy to crush. The three maple tree on Song Tu Tay Island is recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree. The height of the tree from the ground is 25m, the trunk circumference is 3.8m, the canopy is 35m wide. Through many storms, the tree canopy was shaken by the wind many times but still stood firm. The storm flower is so fragile, but the vitality is extremely strong. Sprouts of maple trees continue to proliferate. The storm tree stands proudly and lushly by the seashore, standing proudly in the middle of the sun and wind, burning skin and flesh. Phong Ba has become a symbol of courage, indomitable will of the land and Vietnamese people in the open sea, preserving the sovereignty of the sacred sea and islands of the Fatherland.

On the Peak, the first crest in the Nguyen Dynasty’s Nine Peaks is engraved with the image of “Agarwood”, meaning agarwood tree. Not only providing aromatherapy, frankincense is also a valuable medicine. According to Oriental medicine, agarwood has aroma, spicy, bitter, warm properties, attributed to the kidney, spleen, and taste meridians. On the occasion of the peak, the second peak in the Nine Dinhs engraved with the image of “Ky Nam” is agarwood, the highest quality and extremely rare agarwood. In Eastern medicine, the male period has similar properties and uses as frankincense. The top chapter, the third crest is engraved with the image of “Cardade” which is the nutmeg tree, the fruit of which is used medicinally. In Eastern medicine, nutmeg has a spicy and warm taste, referring to the business of the spleen and stomach. Anh Dinh, the fourth top is engraved with the image of “To Tu”, which is a fenugreek, a precious medicinal plant whose resin is used as medicine. According to Oriental medicine, tofu has a sweet, spicy, warm nature, attributed to the Pi and Taste. On the top of the UK, there is an image of “Ut Kim” which is a turmeric plant, a tuber that is used both as a spice and as a medicine. In Eastern medicine, turmeric is cool, spicy, slightly bitter, referred to in the canon, mind, and waste. At the summit, the 5th peak is engraved with the image of “Cinnamon” which is a cinnamon tree, a species of tree grown to exploit bark and wood with many uses such as spices, medicinal herbs, handicrafts… In Oriental medicine, cinnamon has properties. Warm, sweet taste, referred to the mind. The 6th peak is engraved with the image of “Sac-mac”, that is, a tree with seeds used as spices, leaves, seeds and fruits used as medicinal herbs in traditional medicine. In Eastern medicine, the sa nun has aroma, spicy taste, and warmth, which is attributed to the spleen, taste and kidney. Tuyen Dinh, the 7th top is engraved with the image of “Ba” which is a cypress tree, a plant that is both grown as an ornamental and a multi-use medicinal herb. In Eastern medicine, cypress cypress has a bitter taste, a bit cold, and is referred to as the heart, can and colon meridians. On Tuyen Peak, there is also an image of “Kuong” which is a ginger plant, a plant grown for its roots as a spice or medicine. In Oriental medicine, ginger has a spicy taste, a pungent aroma, a hot character, and is referred to as the mind, waste, spleen, and taste. For example, the 8th crest is engraved with the image of “Phu Luu” which is a betel tree, a tree grown for its leaves, closely associated with the Vietnamese custom of eating betel nut, and is also a medicinal plant. In Eastern medicine, betel nut is spicy, warm, and referred to as business waste, spleen, and taste. On the top of the hill, there is also an image of “Tzu” which is a perilla tree, a shrub with purple leaves, used as a spice and medicine. According to Oriental medicine, perilla has a spicy taste, warm nature, and is attributed to the business waste and spleen. Huyen Dinh, the last peak in the Nguyen Dynasty’s Cuu Dinh, has the image of “Nam ginseng” which is Ta ginseng, a precious medicinal herb of Vietnam. According to Oriental medicine, male ginseng has a sweet taste and is average, and is referred to as business waste and spleen. On the top of Huyen Dinh, there is also an image of “Math” which is a garlic plant, both a spice and a very useful medicinal plant. According to Oriental medicine, garlic has a spicy taste, is temperate, and is attributed to the business of spleen, taste and waste. Invite readers to watch the video: Hue – The Shadow of Kinh Do Xua | VTV Travel.

1. Coin flower Gerbera is also known by many as the money tree. Gerbera is a symbol of spring. At the beginning of the new year, if you plant flowers or arrange gerbera flowers, it will bring a lot of fortune and money to the family. Gerbera brings good luck to families at the beginning of the year Moreover, gerbera also has the ability to filter toxic gases in the air very well, especially benzene gas – present in many paints. Therefore, if you have just repainted the room, it is advisable to place a pot of gerberas to remove benzene particles from the air. 2. Honeysuckle Honeysuckle is one of the most popular feng shui plants, the name of this plant alone (honeysuckle – gold coin) has brought the meaning of wealth and luck. Honeysuckle is a popular feng shui plant This feng shui plant is usually placed in the best area, near the main door of the house or displayed in corporate offices, restaurant lobby, hotel… 3. The sage tree The tree is also known as the fortune tree, in feng shui, this is a plant that brings luck to the owner. This plant should not be grown indoors because the leaves of this plant if used indoors a lot will not be good for health, however, a small pot of plants is not very affected. The feng shui plant is a plant that brings luck to the owner according to feng shui There are more than 20 species of Phat example, each species represents a particular luck and fortune. When planting for example, you should plant in the East or Southeast in the house – because this area of ​​​​Moc is a place with suitable light for green plants, only a small pot should be planted because if the plant is too large, it will have a bad effect. for health. 4. Jade Tree Jade plant is also known as stone flower tree. Based on ancient feng shui applications, jade plants placed in the right place will bring health and luck to the person who owns and takes care of them. The jade tree symbolizes friendship, vitality and luck With the feature of being very easy to propagate, just take a leaf of this feng shui plant and place it in the moist soil, it will sprout and grow into a new plant. Jade is considered a symbol of sharing and friendship. In addition, the name evergreen also symbolizes eternal youth. 5. Red radish Round red radish symbolizes fullness, fullness. Red symbolizes warmth and luck. Therefore, this is a plant you should plant in your home, it not only helps your living space to have more color but also brings many good things to your home. The red radish plant brings good luck to your family 6. Tree of Perennial Youth Van Nien Thanh is a perennial feng shui plant that is still green and does not wilt in winter, so it is considered an auspicious plant, widely used. Good fortune, in marriage is to wish for the wish, in the birthday celebration is to wish for a long life. The tree of ten thousand youths is a symbol of prosperity and goodness However, it is not recommended to plant perennials in the house, especially in the bedroom because the tree is poisonous, when accidentally the sap gets into the eyes, the skin will burn, especially young children. 7. The heart tree in the country The tree of feng shui means to help calm the soul, dispel the bad things in life. The heart tree can live in a shady environment, air-conditioned room, so it is very suitable as an indoor plant for furniture or at the desk of people who are sensitive or have unstable psychology. The peace tree in the water gives you peace of mind 8. Money tree Considered a “rich and precious” tree, it has the effect of recruiting money, so it is very suitable as a gift on occasions of celebration, Tet, promotion, and grand opening. If you tie a few red threads or a few gold coins on the tree (symbolic), it will become a fortune tree, meaningful in terms of feng shui and very beautiful. The money tree is suitable for holidays, Tet, and promotions This type of houseplant should fly in the East, Northeast in living rooms, meeting rooms, offices, restaurants, hotels. 9. Thanh Thien bao tree Bao Thanh Thien is a feng shui tree with aristocratic and luxurious meaning, a desktop tree as a blessing for individuals or businesses to always be prosperous and prosperous. Bao Thanh Thien tree brings the meaning of wealth and fortune This is a houseplant that is very suitable for delicate pots, used to decorate the office, living room or small study corner. 10. Wealth tree The rich tree is a feng shui tree that brings wealth and wealth to its owner. With a harmonious combination of green with red borders, it will be very suitable for planting trees in the living room, creating a luxurious and harmonious beauty for the space. The rich tree grown in the country is both an ornamental and brings wealth and wealth to the grower Not only beautifying the home or office space, these indoor plants are also a symbol of luck, wealth and fortune. You can buy a few plants to take care of or as a gift for your superiors or colleagues or relatives. * Information is for reference only.

Documentary image of the mutiny “Munity on the Bounty”. Touching Legend Sake has the English name breadfruit, or bread fruit, because after being cooked, this fruit has a surface like a loaf of toast while the smell and taste is like a potato. The mulberry tree is a flowering, woody plant in the mulberry family. Sake is grown for fruit, with a very high yield, each tree can yield from 150 to 200 fruits per crop. Sake fruit can be processed into many delicious dishes and is loved by many people. In it, the people of the French Polynesian island still tell the legend of the famine that occurred on the island of Raiatea. The story goes that, once upon a time, a family of six, in a desperate search for food, had to eat wild ferns in the valley around the cave where they lived. Unable to see his loved ones starving, the husband told his wife that he would bury himself outside the cave and transform into a flowering tree to feed his children. One morning, the wife woke up and her husband was nowhere to be found. She knows what happened. After looking around, the wife discovered near their place a tree that grew very fast, its branches laden with sake. Hawaiian mythology also circulates a similar story about the origin of the sake plant. Accordingly, sake is derived from the sacrifice of the war god Ku. After deciding to live in seclusion from the common people as a farmer, Ku married and had children. His family lived happily until a famine hit their island. When he could not see his children suffering forever, Ku told his wife that he could free his children from poverty, but to do this he had to leave them. His wife reluctantly agreed and after she agreed, Ku was sunk into the ground where he was standing until only the top of his head could be seen. His family waited around the place where he had stood day and night, crying and drenching the ground until suddenly a small tree bud appeared in the very spot where Ku had stood. Very quickly, this small bud grew into a tall, leafy tree and fruit. The Ku family and their neighbors ate deliciously, helping them escape starvation. This plant is the sake tree. The fruit of the sake in Africa. Today, this place is called Mahina but many locals still call it Tua-uru (meaning sake valley). Currently, the sake fruit, also known as the uru fruit as the locals call it, is an important part of the people’s diet and their culture. On the island of Polynesia, wherever you go, you will see tall trees with waxy leaves, sometimes heavy with fruit, each the size of a ball or maybe larger. Sake fruits are used to decorate roadsides and houses. In the market stalls, round and rectangular Sake fruits are lined up next to coconuts, bananas, soursop and passion fruit. On the more than 100 islands that make up the archipelago of French Polynesia, sake is a staple food. The name of this fruit comes from the fact that when it is ripe, this fruit contains a lot of pulp, if cooked, it will smell like freshly baked bread. The riper the Sake fruit, the sweeter it is and can be processed in many ways such as finely ground, boiled, grilled or fried with the pulp, even eaten fresh. Some locals call it the “Tree of Life” because it is so useful, both the fruit and the young leaves are edible; Wood is very light, can be used to build houses and make canoes. The bark is even used to make clothes. The Sake tree has been brought by the Polynesians and planted in their explorations throughout the South Pacific for thousands of years. When British explorers learned about this highly productive and nutritious fruit, it was taken around the world. Today, the sake plant is found in many tropical low-lying areas in more than 90 countries. Legendary mutiny Referring to this fruit, many people will immediately remember the mutiny that happened more than 200 years ago. Number is, in 1768, when Captain James Cook set sail aboard the British Royal Navy ship HMS Endeavor, British botanist Sir Joseph Banks also followed. During that three-year expedition, they stopped for about three months in Tahiti, Polynesia. Here, when witnessing the rapid growth of the Sake tree, which requires little care and produces a very high yield of starchy fruit, the two were quickly intrigued by the prospect that this fruit would eventually be used for food. slave farming in the West Indies region of the Caribbean. Upon his return to England, Mr Banks – who later became President of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest national scientific organization – presented King George III with their findings. The botanist even offered a prize to anyone who succeeded in transporting 1,000 sachets from Tahiti to the West Indies. Nearly 20 years after Captain Cook’s original expedition, King George III appointed Navy Captain William Bligh to lead the Sake expedition, to Tahiti. On November 28, 1787, Captain Bligh sailed with his crew aboard the HMS Bounty for an ambitious mission. Their journey had a rough start. Heavy rain and strong winds caused the trip to be significantly delayed. Once they reached Tahiti, Mr. Bligh and his crew had to wait another 5 months for the trees there to be big enough to be taken away. However, by this time, new problems arose as Bligh’s sailors had become accustomed to island life and Tahitian women. Many of them don’t want to leave. So on April 29, 1789, just a month after crossing the South Pacific to the West Indies, his friend Fletcher Christian and 18 other disgruntled sailors forced Bligh and his supporters to board a boat. 7m long boat and pushed them out to sea, throwing all the sake trees on that boat to rob the ship. This mutiny on the Bounty has become a legend. Bligh and his crew miraculously survived thanks to their instincts and great memory. It was thanks to this excellent memory and instinct that the Captain and his crew were able to travel 3,618 nautical miles (approximately 6,701 km) in 48 days, reaching Timor – an island located in Southeast Asia. From there, Bligh quickly returned to England, where he was honored and acquitted of all wrongdoing. Two years later, he once again sailed to Tahiti and this time he fulfilled his mission. In fact, some of the trees believed to have been brought by Bligh in the early days are still bearing fruit in Jamaica.

Lagerstroemia purple I’m not a fan of tombstones. This plant makes me feel dry and lifeless. Most of the year, they appear on the roadside, thin, dusty with a few leaves. However, I still have to admit that it is beautiful when the leaves are in bloom as well as the heart when this plant blooms. Among the summer flowers in Hanoi, Lang Lang is one of the earliest blooming species. In early May, in the midst of the hot and sweltering sun, purple flowers appeared, bloomed in clusters, dyed all the streets and street corners. The dreamy look of this plant is short-lived. After the rains, the flowers fade and gradually fall off. Red phoenix fills the sky Blooming a few days later than the mausoleum, the brilliant red color of the phoenix flower is no less competitive in attracting the eyes of passersby. In many streets and schools, phoenixes are burning the whole sky. In particular, in some places such as along the two sides of To Lich River (on the side of New Grapefruit Road) or Truc Bach Lake area, phoenix flowers are arranged in long rows, simultaneously blooming to create an eye-catching landscape. Flowers bloom is also when the students know it’s time to part. After the drumming of the last lesson, the white shirt and the tears, many people hurriedly picked up the pink phoenix wings and pressed them into their notebooks as if they wanted to hold back time. Canaries and scallops dyed in sunny yellow Not as poetic as the mausoleum or burning like the red phoenix, the canary and yellow scallops seem to blend in with the blazing summer sun. Most of the phalaenopsis trees in Hanoi are classified as ancient trees with tall stems and wide canopy, yellow flowers blooming prominently on green leaves. Meanwhile, the canary is slender, letting down the flower clusters to create a lovely look. Many trees when they are at their most brilliant make passersby only see a shiny yellow color. ‘Nearly mud that does not stink of mud’ Among the flowers of summer, the lotus is the one that blooms most persistently. Lotus has many types, each type has a different blooming time. However, the lotus season usually starts in mid-May and ends in early September. In Hanoi, if you want to see this flower, besides West Lake, you can go to some spots such as Xuan Dinh lotus pond, lagoon. Lotus pond in Quan Son, Lotus lagoon in Nam Hong, Bat Trang lotus pond, Ninh Xa lotus pond or lotus pond in Duong Lam ancient village.

Lam Dong has suffered a lot of heavy rains these days, so that’s why the land of thousands of flowers is less brilliant. However, throughout the strip of land on Lam Vien plateau, many flowers are still blooming. To affirm to be worthy of the title “land of thousands of flowers”, so despite rain or wind, many flowers still show off their fragrance and bloom. Cherry blossom also contributes to help this land bloom all year round. Located in the premises of Bao Loc Silk and Silk Company (VIKOTEX), the cherry tree was planted by factory workers 20 years ago. Up to now, after nearly so many seasons for flowers, the cherry trees are still engrossed in silk, not only beautifying the landscape but also contributing to cleaning the air here. The scientific name is Cassia Javanica, a legume, native to Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, Muong Anh Dao is distributed mainly in the forests of the Central Highlands and the Southeast. Muong Anh Dao is called phoenix by the people of Lam Vien plateau. It is a woody, perennial tree with a maximum height of about 20 m. It is a compound tree with broad umbrella-shaped leaves and gray-brown bark. Cherry Blossoms bloom in clusters, 15 cm long or more. Flowers bright pink, stamens 10, not equal. According to the security guard of the company VIKOTEX, many tourists passing by stopped to ask to take pictures of the cherry trees on the premises of this company. Despite the heavy rains that hit the wide and luxuriant flower canopy, for nearly 2 months, this cherry tree is still fresh and pink, still blooming in its own way. The cherry trees have become familiar to the people of Bao Loc city every summer.

The Botanical Garden of MGU is an ideal space to relax, enjoy flowers, and learn about a variety of plants from all over the world. (Photo: QUE ANH) The Botanical Garden of Moscow State University (MGU) is a familiar and hard-to-miss address of Moscow residents as well as tourists from all over the world. Recognized by the state as a cultural and historical monument of Russia since May 1973, this unique garden appeared more than three centuries ago. In 1706, by decree of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, the botanical garden “Aptekarsky Ogorod” was first planted, as a medicinal garden, where there were many species of highly medicinal plants to make many medicines. From 1805 up to now, the garden has been given to MGU to manage, is a place to conduct research and experiment with many varieties of plants, medicinal plants and thousands of flowers from all over the planet. The botanical garden covers an area of ​​about 40 hectares, divided into two parts. A small part from the past is located right on Peace Boulevard, becoming a sightseeing and relaxing place that is loved by the people of the capital and tourists. With about 5,000 species of flowers and diverse plants from all over the planet, the garden is divided into separate areas with different soil and climate conditions, such as tropical, subtropical, garden plants, rock gardens… The botanical garden is also a place frequented by many doctors, surgeons, medical students, biologists… for the purpose of research, care and protection of plants against pests and diseases. MGU Botanical Garden is also a place to protect genetic resources, breed rare plant species, with at least ten laboratories, to study the animal and plant world on earth. The plants, trees and flowers here bloom in four seasons thanks to the care, thanks to the scientific activities of the staff including professors, doctors, scientific researchers… The Botanical Garden of Moscow State University regularly organizes many activities for nature lovers. The annual Spring Flower Festival is one of the most anticipated events every year in May. It can be said that there is no other place in Russia, except the Botanical Garden, where one can simultaneously enjoy thousands of flowers in bloom, from cherry blossoms, magnolias, peonies, lilacs. incense, almonds, cherries, pears, apple blossoms, daffodils, and hundreds of thousands of species of tulips… Even rare orchids in Vietnam have also shown off their fragrance in the MGU Botanical Garden at the festival. “Tropical winter” was held here in early 2017.

Trees were planted and cared for by officers and soldiers of Tay A Da Island (Spratly archipelago) under the model “For the green Truong Sa” which was established and put into operation in June 2015. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) The storm tree is still green amidst the sun and wind of the sea. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) A layer of young eagles grows under the canopy of a square tree on Da Tay A Island (Spratly archipelago). (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) The square eagle tree and other trees are taken care of by officers and soldiers of Nam Yet island to create a landscape right at the office. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Pangasius flowers bloom in the summer, resulting in a specialty called “sea grapes” at the end of the season, a symbol of the enduring vegetation of the Spratly archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Three maple flowers bloom in the middle of May sunshine on the Truong Sa archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Square eagle flower – symbol of green vitality, intense longevity of flora on Truong Sa archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Trees on Sinh Ton island (Spratly archipelago) have been present since the island’s existence and have grown well for shade, softening the sweltering summer day amidst the sea. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Green vegetables are covered by the soldiers of Da Nam Island and Truong Sa archipelago with closed cages so that the plants can grow well in the hot summer sun. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA)

Chestnut trees are often planted in the corner of the yard or garden. Chestnut is a humble tree, accustomed to living a simple life. Many say they often grow on wild hills. But perhaps, ordinary people often encounter them in the familiar living space of an idyllic, rustic countryside with village and neighborly love, with simple and kind people. Looking at the slender tree’s shadow nestled in the wind, I often wonder: If it weren’t for the fragile, slightly curled long-petaled flowers, would anyone notice the existence of that tree in the world? The flowers are like beautiful little lanterns emitting a sweet fragrance, when they are new, they are green, when they have saved enough wind and dew, they will turn into sunny colors, which is a charming and delicate touch that nature created. dedicated to this plant. Chestnut flowers have long, thin, drooping petals, green when new, then turn pale yellow Because they are used to a simple life, even though they are planted in the yard, outside the gate or sometimes forgotten, lying dormant in a corner of the garden, chestnut flowers still radiate fragrance and bloom. Then, every time the wind accidentally passed by, carrying that cool, gentle scent, each person’s soul would give rise to feelings, feelings of restlessness, anxiety, reminiscent of the peaceful and full of peace. memories, nostalgia. From a distance, chestnut flowers look like pretty little lanterns hanging from the tree Many generations of students have passed the innocent and pure age with the poem “Bundle of chestnuts” by poet Xuan Hoai: “Where is the tree bank crowded with leaves / Where is the bunch of chestnuts hanging? / The wind brings strange scents / Always fragrant, stirring!”. Not only the scent, the “bundle of chestnut flowers” is reminiscent, but also filled with images and childhood memories: “Boyfriend picks up branches/Girlfriend picks up his hands/Boyfriend’s pocket is full/Girlfriend’s hat is behind/This bunch of yellow flowers/Inviting each other for her/Class hasn’t arrived yet/Scented the teacher’s desk “. Unknowingly smiling, the scent of chestnut flowers still follows the wind and fills my mind. Missing the days spent with friends playing under the shady old oak tree. An elementary school with a few rows of horizontal houses, the school yard is still the ground. The mischievous students gathered in groups of five and three, playing all kinds of games on that yard. This is playing umbrella, playing u, skipping rope, throwing cans, playing marbles… Everyone is enthusiastic and passionate as if they never get bored, the sweat pouring out on their faces also innocently raises their sleeves to swipe and swipe. and then engrossed in the game, shouting loudly. Remember the resounding reading lessons, math exercises that have to “mobilize” all 10 toes, fingers still find it difficult… Missing teachers, caring teachers, dedicated to teaching… Remember the feeling of craving ice cream cones sold in front of the school gate after school. The ice cream stick costs only 200 VND but yearns for a whole childhood… Many years have passed, those innocence and purity follow the hustle and bustle of life, but the memories and nostalgia still follow the attached scent of rag flowers, deposited in the mind forever. leave. That place is a peaceful landing place so that when we are tired and exhausted, we seek refuge, a “spiritual medicine” to ease the pain, heal the wounded soul. Now, every time I look out at the yard in front of the house, where the jasmine tree silently emits a sweet and fragrant fragrance, every flower season, I often remember that sweet and clear memory. This year’s grandmother is over 90 years old, often whispering to her granddaughter-in-law “help her pick some bunches of chestnuts, she puts them at the bedside for fragrance”. My father-in-law often keeps the habit of picking a few bunches of ragweed flowers on the full moon day and putting them on a small plate on the altar to burn incense for the ancestors. And my little daughter, even though she’s only just turned three, loves to smell chestnuts. I am glad that. However, it is still attractive with industrial, synthetic scents emanating from cakes, candies and countless other things. But after all, the memories and nostalgia of a wild flower with a sweet and fragrant scent will be a peaceful destination that follows us for the rest of our lives.

Thanks to the large land area combined with ideal temperature conditions, the bright white reed flowers bloom, each flower is large and high at waist or shoulder height. Here, the flowers usually appear 3-4 times / year, each time is about 3 months apart. Reed flowers only bloom and last for about 2-3 weeks. If young people intend to visit this meadow to take pictures, the most perfect time frame is from 16h – 17h30. That’s when the sun was soft, even sunset appeared, so the scene was very harmonious with the bright white color of the whole flower field. In addition to beautiful flowers, the air here is also very fresh and cool, so it has become a favorite place for many young people to hang out. Let’s review the moments when young people check-in with reed grass (Photo: Trung Hau)

Blue Ridge Parkway, USA: This is considered one of the most impressive roads in the United States because every late September, the trees change leaves creating a beautiful scene. Japan: Around mid-September, the changes of autumn leaves from Hokkaido to Tokyo and Kyoto make nature extremely romantic and poetic. Westonbirt Arboretum, England: Autumn is the color-changing season of trees in England such as oak trees, gardenia, and Thanh Huong tea trees… captivating anyone who visits. Dalarna, Sweden: More than half of the country is covered by forests, Sweden is a unique “paradise” to see autumn leaves. Umbria, Italy: Autumn in Italy comes later than in the southern regions. In Umbria, during the first two weeks of November, after the grape harvest is the time when the vines change leaves and “light up” the undulating hills with vibrant colors. South Island, New Zealand: Autumn is the best time to visit New Zealand, but in addition, in mid-April, the forests near the lakes and rivers around Tekapo, Waitaki valley and Central Otago change leaves creating beautiful poetic yellow carpet. Jiuzhai Valley, China: This national park has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, crystal clear lakes and majestic limestone mountains. Especially, in mid-October, when the trees change their leaves, Jiuzhai is truly a wonderland. Lake Bled, Slovenia: Lake Bled in the Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. In the season of trees changing leaves, the landscape here is like a fairyland with peaceful and quiet beauty. Bavarian Alps, Germany: Autumn in Bavarian is not only famous for beer and cookies but also attracts visitors by pleasant weather and impressive scenery. Lake Distric, England: Lake Ditric is beautiful every season, but in the fall, when the trees change their leaves, this land becomes like a poetic picture in fairy tales. Québec, Canada: At the end of September, the Laurentian Mountains are a “paradise” to watch the oak trees turn color into autumn. Gauja Valley, Latvia: The river bends around the valley in the middle of the season when the trees change leaves creating an impressive beauty for Gauja. It will take you an hour from Riga to this place known as the “Switzerland of Latvia” to admire autumn and the red brick castle of Turaida.

Female scientist – Dr. Lu Thi Ngan (born 1983), working at the Department of Biology, Vietnam Museum of Nature, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology is a female scientist of Thai ethnicity, born and raised in a highland district in western Nghe An . Since childhood, she has been associated with the farming life and nature. Maybe that’s why her love for forests and trees has existed for a long time. Dr. Lu Thi Ngan on a trip to find ferns in Pu Luong, Thanh Hoa Dr. Lu Thi Ngan “In the past, when I was a child, I ate sticky rice every day, so I was very healthy. In the early morning, I often followed my grandfather, my mother went to the forest. Everyone worked in the fields, and I sat next to the fields and waited until dark to return to the village. That day, I couldn’t speak Kinh fluently.” She added, fortunately when she was in high school, she was sent to study at the Central Ethnic Minority Boarding School located in Thai Nguyen. Her love for nature is infiltrated in her blood, so she is particularly interested in Biology and won the National Encouragement Prize for excellent students. Entering university, Dr. chose the Faculty of Biology, University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi and went to work at the Vietnam Museum of Nature upon graduation. Here, she decided to choose to study ferns, a small group of plants that are not of much interest. Dr. Lu Thi Ngan said that not only has no scent, no color, no flowers, fruits, and ferns, it is also a very difficult industry to study because the morphological characteristics change a lot, many features require a new magnifying glass and microscope observed, moreover, for this industry, there are very few researches in our country, so there is a lack of databases for reference. That’s not to mention, except for a few species of ferns that grow wild on the street that we often see, most of the unknown ferns grow in high mountainous areas, rugged limestone mountains. “But I still love ferns, because they have a fragile beauty with a hidden vitality,” she asserts. The “terrible” values Dr. Lu Thi Ngan said that although there is no fragrance, no color, no flowers or fruit, the fern brings values ​​that many people cannot imagine. Dr. Lu Thi Ngan on a field trip. Ferns are a group that plays a very important role in evolution and biodiversity because they are widely distributed and occupy many habitats. “This is the second largest group of vascular plants and one of the first terrestrial plants to appear, about 300-400 million years ago,” she said. In addition, ferns have many uses in everyday life. Few people know that ferns are a source of food containing a lot of nutrients. Some species of ferns such as bud, bubble, cow’s hoof… are valuable and nutritious food sources. The berries of some ferns can also be eaten to combat thirst. Many species of ferns can be used for ornamental or decorative purposes, and even the fibers of the fern can be exploited to make handicrafts. In particular, phytochemical studies on ferns have revealed that they contain many valuable substances that can be used to make medicine. On the market, there have been many medicinal products and functional foods derived from ferns such as sunscreen pills, hair growth shampoos, decoction forms to help increase resistance when infected with viruses, improve symptoms. dementia (Alzheimer). Not only the fern has “terrible” value, but the researches of Dr. Lu Thi Ngan about ferns is also very “terrible”. After more than 10 years of silent research, until now, Dr. Lu Thi Ngan has announced 5 new genera, 30 new fern species for science and 37 additional species for the flora of Vietnam. Her research results have contributed significantly to the worldwide community of fern scientists. At the same time, these results also help to enhance and confirm the biodiversity value of ferns in Vietnam. Every job has its own feelings There are consecutive articles published in domestic and foreign journals, including famous international journals, there are continuously announcements of new species discovery, but behind these are difficulties and difficulties. problems of scientists, especially female scientists. With Dr. Lu Thi Ngan every job has its own difficulties and hardships. Dr. Lu Thi Ngan said, up to now, she can’t remember how many field trips she has gone through, how many forests, and how many mountains she has climbed. But these trips are nothing compared to the time when she decided to go to Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences to be a PhD student. At that time, her life partner was Dr. Do Van Truong, who works at the Vietnam Museum of Nature, is working as a PhD student in Germany. And my daughter just turned 3 years old. It was like that for a few years as a family of three in three places. Recently, on his personal Facebook page, Dr. Lu Thi Ngan posted a photo of the three of them on her husband’s birthday with the caption, “This is the first time the whole family is together on a special occasion.” The line of confession is enough to understand the hardships of scientists. However, Dr. Lu Thi Ngan is very calm. For her, every job has its own difficulties and difficulties. The important thing is that I know how to overcome to do my job and love it. For her, doing science is not only a job but also a passion and certainly in the coming time, researches on Vietnamese ferns will continue to be published in international journals. 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Only in full bloom for more than a month, this pure white flower is present on the streets of Hanoi, so people often call the lilies the April flower or the Summer leopard. We invite readers to admire the flowers in the seasonal weather in Hanoi, through the perspective of the reporter World & Vietnam Newspaper : Saying goodbye to the season of flower and rice flowers not long ago, the people of the capital fall in love with the pure white color of lilies. Lilies (also known as juniper, lily, lily …) is a flowering plant species of the genus Lilium, the lily family. It is native to the Ryukyu Islands, south of Japan and Taiwan (China). (Photo: Trung Hieu) The lilies are white in color, with a hint of green and the fragrance is soothing. A lilies branch usually has 1 to 3 flowers. Lilies do not bloom all year round but only bloom once in the summer, the flower season is short and usually lasts until the end of April. On many streets of Hanoi, it is easy to see bicycles “carrying” many kinds of flowers, including bouquets of lilies … (Photo: Trung Hieu) Lilies are loved by gardeners because they are easy to care for, the bulbs are cheap and can be replanted. If well cared for, a single stalk can produce up to 3 to 4 flowers. The main harvest period usually lasts about 2 weeks. This year, the wholesale price in the field is about 150,000 VND / bundle (100 cotton), the retail price is about 180,000 to 200,000 VND / bundle (100 cotton). With about 50,000 to 60,000 VND, you will have a beautiful bouquet to play indoors. Every flower season, the sisters do not forget to wear ao dai to keep beautiful memories next to the lilies … (Photo: Trung Hieu) For the Hanoians, lilies are considered to be a luxurious, noble, yet pure and gentle flower characteristic of Hanoi every April. Loudspeaker is not only associated with the lifestyle of the Hanoi people but also goes into poetry and painting for a long time. (Photo: Trung Hieu) The pristine white color of the flower blends with the white color of the delicate ao dai to create a harmonious and complete whole … (Photo: Trung Hieu) Flower lovers also do not miss the opportunity to capture the capital’s poetic moments during the lilies season. Vietnam Beauty Photography Club in Hanoi gathered on Sunday, April 18 for the morning of composing the theme “The beauty of April flower season”. Photographers are passionate about composing and photographing young women with lilies. (Photo: Trung Hieu) The trumpet calls to remember how to love, and the trumpet has stirred up so many people. For the Hanoians, this is a gentle and pristine flower like a girl in Hanoi, simple and lofty. (Photo: Trung Hieu) The girls next to the lilies are an image that makes people remember and love them easily … (Photo: Trung Hieu)

Early in the summer, many Hanoi routes seemed to change a new shirt with yellow alligator leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) When the lilies was not in time, Hanoi welcomed another season, the ‘season of flying crocodile leaves.’ Exotic plants that do not fall in the fall choose the time of season and change their leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Always the same, before summer, many streets of Hanoi are lost in autumn pictures with carpet of fallen crocodile leaves covering people’s steps. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) No need to go anywhere, around the small street corners, falling crocodile leaves forming brilliant lemon yellow rugs. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The streets of the Capital thus become romantic, and stirring up many hearts. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In just a few days, sometimes through a rain, the crocodile trees suddenly shed their leaves on the pavement. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Strolling around the streets of Tran Phu, Phan Dinh Phung, Dien Bien Phu, and Hoang Dieu, we suddenly see a dreamy, exotic Hanoi. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) After the early rain, the crocodiles on Phan Dinh Phung Street shed more leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Yellow leaves fell in waves, layers alternately arranged into a large, beautiful carpet. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The small street corner suddenly lit up in the early summer. Even after falling, crocodile leaves still beautify the streets by the characteristic golden color. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The pavement along Le Thanh Tong Street is covered with yellow leaves. This is a favorite place to walk, practice sports of Hanoi people. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) h The yellow leaf carpet crunched every step through. Also because of that very own beauty, people have not yet swept away. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) At the end of April and early May, the capital was already very romantic under the fall of the crocodile leaves, adding more poetic love. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) And the fall of the crocodile leaves season also passes quickly, just a week, when people have not had time to see it, the season has passed leaving many regrets. Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Hanoi now wears a yellow, poetic yellow shirt. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Over time, the flying crocodile leaves become a feature of Hanoi every seasonal occasion. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In Hanoi, the crocodile tree is a popular shade tree. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Walking under the streets of Hanoi in the season of crocodile leaves, we feel like being lost in a romantic, fresh film. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Along the streets are rows of old crocodiles. Only a gentle breeze passed, the yellow alligator leaves falling and falling on the street corner. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Watching the golden leaves season, you will fully feel the tranquility and tenderness of Hanoi. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Many young people take advantage of this occasion to preserve emotional photos that keep a typical leafy season. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

According to statistics, Thanh Hoa has nearly 1,000 species of medicinal plants such as: trichromats, mulberry, tuberose, white mulberry, cinnamon, hi thiem, saffron, tomato thorn, ha thu o, saffron, gao Ancient lam, ivy, mint, mint … In which, there are about 20 species of valuable medicinal herbs. Medicinal species are mainly concentrated in 11 mountainous districts with many endemic species. Growing red peas to raise red ant wings gives economic efficiency dozens of times more than planting acacia. Photo: Vo Dung. In fact, growing medicinal plants brings high economic efficiency, many localities and units in the province have implemented projects and solutions to conserve and develop medicinal plants sustainably, step by step. forming raw material areas for processing. However, the development of medicinal plants in the province is still not commensurate with the potential. For decades, the people of Muong Lat district (Thanh Hoa) have raised red ant wings and harvested plastic. All products are currently purchased by a company in Hanoi. The effect of raising red ant wings on the host tree is obvious, but what makes many people wonder is that the area of ​​red ants farming in the Thanh area is still too small. Mr. Luong Thanh Binh in Zone 3, town of Muong Lat currently has 1 hectare of thyme tree that flies red ants to exploit for resin. According to Mr. Binh, ant wings released on thieu pea trees can be harvested from 2 to 2.5 tons of resin / ha / year. With the purchase price of a unit in Hanoi committed at present, farmers can earn from 80-100 million VND / ha / year on average. According to Mr. Binh, on the border land that is both sloping and nutrient-poor, there is no tree more effective than raising red ants to collect resin from the host tree. As a breeder of red ant wings for decades, Mr. Binh said that raising red ant wings is both leisure and high economic efficiency. Compared with acacia trees, which are commonly grown locally, cultivating red ant wings gives economic efficiency 15 – 20 times higher. Red ant resin is a valuable medicinal material that is currently purchased by businesses with high prices. Photo: Vo Dung. Mr. Binh analyzed: The hills and mountains are exhausted, it is almost impossible to plant anything, there is no manpower, not much capital and time to take care of it to grow acacia. Meanwhile, compared to acacia cultivation, it doesn’t take much effort to grow host crops to raise red ant wings, and invest less … “In the past, Muong Lat people used to drop ant wings on big, tall trees, but later on they mainly raised ant wings on thieu pea trees because they were of moderate height and easy to exploit for resin,” said Mr. Binh. . According to Mr. Binh, thieu peas are leguminous plants, easy to grow, with low nutrient and water requirements and need to be replanted in 3-4 years. If planting pure palm trees as a host tree to raise red ant wings, the retention time is usually 20-30 years, but the disadvantage is that the stem is high and difficult to harvest. Currently, people still like to grow thieu pea to feed red ant wings because in addition to the advantages of low trees, easy to harvest, thieu lentils are also legumes to help improve the soil, simple care, and less pests. part of Muong Lat people plant this plant to release ant wings. Money picking, but not focused Thieu peas are locally available plants that can be propagated by seeds, so planting thieu lentils costs almost no cost in terms of seeds, and also does not need to be fertilized or taken care of. According to local people’s experience, if using thieu bean as host plant, they usually sow seeds at the beginning of the year and plant in April and to October. Red ants are also insects available in the environment. Thieu lentils themselves have “charm”, helping to attract red ant wings. Mr. Ha Van Huan, Zone 3, Muong Lat town, who has 500 thieu pea trees released red ants, about to reach the harvest date. Photo: Vo Dung. The adult red ants will find themselves, parasitize on the thieu pea tree. After laying eggs and hatching larvae, farmers often tie the larvae to the smallpox plants so that the red ant wings proliferate and develop evenly on the host plant and release the resin to exploit. Usually each year, farmers will have two times to exploit plastic in April and October. The product is currently signed by an enterprise in Hanoi with the price of 40 thousand VND / kg. In addition to planting thieu peas on the hillsides, on roadside land, some people raising ant wings also have the idea of ​​planting thieu lentils on the field banks to release the ant wings. Mr. Ha Van Huan, Zone 3, Muong Lat town, who has 500 thieu lentils, has released red ants about to reach the harvest date, shared: Planting thieu peas on the field bank while taking advantage of the excess land and harvesting. are red ant wings. The leaves of the thieu pea plant fall into the field as fertilizer for the plants as well. Next time, Mr. Huan will continue to plant more thieu pea trees on the field banks to release red ant wings. In 2007, Mr. Luong Thanh Binh (Zone 3, Muong Lat town) was supported by Thanh Hoa Union of Science and Technology Associations to train and transfer techniques of raising red ants to exploit plastic. After being transferred, in addition to his family area, Mr. Binh has now developed the farming area to 50 hectares, concentrated in communes Quang Chieu, Muong Chanh, Tam Chung, Muong Ly, Muong Lat town, Nhi Son, Pu Nhi … (Muong Lat district). The current red ants growers and cultivators are mainly the H’mong and Thai ethnic groups of Muong Lat district. According to Mr. Binh, people from Quan Son and Quan Hoa districts of Thanh Hoa province and some mountainous districts of Nghe An province have also contacted him for technology transfer and seed supply. Growing red beans to raise red ant wings can take advantage of a lot of land funds such as village roads, rice fields, pond banks, forest edges … Photo: Vo Dung. Raising red ant wings gives high economic efficiency, but according to Mr. Binh, ethnic minorities in Muong Lat district have not really paid attention. It is a very regrettable thing when the economic conditions of the people here are still many difficulties. “Raising red ant wings is very leisurely and gives high economic efficiency, but in reality, many people still do not understand its value. The elderly and children can also raise and harvest red ants; Where the product comes out is purchased there. I really want to expand the farming area to develop the local economy and increase income for the people, ”Mr. Binh pondered. To make the harvesting of red ants resin easy, Muong Lat people often plant on low host trees with short harvesting cycle. This explains why the cultivation of red ants is not suitable in the forests if they want to green the barren hills. Mr. Mai Huu Phuc, Director of Thanh Hoa Forest Protection Department (Management Board) also said that raising red ant wings to use plastic as medicine brings high economic efficiency. In the past, the Muong Lat District Protection Forest Management Board also raised red ant wings, but mainly selected multi-purpose host trees. Therefore, when the host tree has grown, it is difficult to release and harvest the red ants, so for many years, the Management Board no longer has cultivated red ant wings. This is one of the factors that makes the red-wing farming area not being focused in Thanh Hoa. Red ant’s wing is a red resin excreted by a species of red ant leaf aphid (a member of the ant wing worm family) that sucks on the sap of its host plant. According to traditional medicine, red ant wings have a bitter taste, cold properties, have a heat effect, blood pressure, detoxification, hemostasis, peas … Currently, all the resin of ants harvested in Muong Lat district is under construction. Duc Phu Agriculture and Forestry Joint Stock Company in Hanoi buys buckets for 40 thousand VND / kg.

There is no tree species that can withstand the fierce heat of the land when there are 16 months without a drop of rain (as in 2007). The native vegetation is almost dust. The rare geysers in the ancient mulch forests that I used to know are now gone. The soil flakes off and becomes dust, leaving behind a layer of gravel with no nutrients … Meanwhile, a guy reading books like me does not have much understanding of geology, geography or plants … The dream of flowers like Panduranga pebbles, turns sand and passes slowly through his fingers. But not only me, there are many other people, especially young people who work in science, are constantly thinking and finding ways to combat desertification, covering the barren barren green. of Ninh Thuan land effectively. I was very happy to read from the disaster risk reduction and climate change expert Nguyen Ngoc Huy that: he and his friends in the Living Foundation are researching and experimenting with regeneration. green, proceed to green barren hills, revive forests and vegetation for Ninh Thuan. Holding PhD in disaster risk reduction and climate change at the University of Tokyo (Japan) in 2010, Nguyen Ngoc Huy has more than 15 years specializing in research on natural disasters and climate change in other countries. Asia-Pacific region. Acacia has a strong vitality in dry areas. His FB Huy Nguyen page has become a reputable channel for reporting disaster warning and extreme weather for more than 10 years. Especially during the rainy season – storm – flood in 2020, Nguyen Ngoc Huy’s forecasts proved very accurate and timely, helping people in impending natural disaster areas to foresee, to take steps to prepare and prepare. appropriate room, minimizing the loss of life and property. In addition, he has established and participated in a number of groups to help and improve the environment in the face of the extreme impacts of La Nina or the Solar process in the country … In Ninh Thuan, Huy’s program and the Living Fund have two main activities. One is afforestation with the participation of indigenous peoples and the Provincial Forest Conservation Management Board (MB). Second is a cultural activity combining afforestation with the participation of people outside Ninh Thuan. Their aim is to create vegetation first, and then bring in the trees. But because the people’s goats and sheep graze eating socks, threatening to gnaw everything, they plan to have to plant trees over the canopy and cover the vegetation close to the rice field. In the immediate future, in 2021, the Living Fund group plans to experiment with 10 hectares, planting about 20,000 trees, mainly Neem trees and Thanh That trees. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy said: “Thanh That tree has been tested by the forest protection board, so we can confidently plant it.” Neem, which is an exotic tree, like Sau Dau, has long been proven to be a “champion” tree that can withstand drought, which can grow very well on arid Ninh Thuan. However, this plant, up to now, has been extracted medicinal ingredients for the production of toothpaste, pesticides, cosmetics … but has not brought about significant benefits, except for the creation of green arrays. The Neem tree is quite large, but can not take any wood. Firewood also does not. Its leaves are bitter and poisonous, and goats and sheep do not eat. Moreover, under the Neem canopy, there is no native vegetation or tree species that can symbiotic. Although planting Neem can create green patches, Neem trees can grow on dry land but cannot solve the problem of soil retention and anti-desertification. Sharing with Nguyen Ngoc Huy and the Living Fund team, I think indigenous Tree can be a viable solution. Cay Dep also has many other names such as Keo Dau, Binh Linh, Tran Apple, Apple Nhon, Flea, Keo Worm … It has the scientific name of Leucaena Leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit; Fabaceae, Fabales, grows in the tropics. In Ninh Thuan and many other rural areas, trees are often planted as fences. The canopy is wide, the bark is gray. The leaves are twofold, with potted glands on grade 1 stalks (a typical feature of the virgins subfamily). Flower head to head, white corolla. The fruit forms clusters. When the seeds are green, they can be eaten and are often used as medicine for worms (when I was a child I ate them all the time, each time I boiled the whole pot), when the fruit was ripe, the seeds turned dark brown. Wikipedia notes: “It is also a very efficient plant for nitrogen fixation, with masses greater than 500 kg / ha per year. The fruit and acacia leaves can be used as animal by-feed. Ecology can regenerate seeds very well, so people often use Acacia as a pioneer tree for forest rehabilitation. Easy to live and for wide canopy, Acacia is widely grown as a fence. Acacia seeds will be scattered on land that has lost the properties of forest soil, germinating Acacia and will gradually improve the soil properties here, creating conditions for other trees to grow. […] Acacia grows well in well drained soils, less acidic, and can adapt to salty and coastal soils. Rooster is very drought tolerant but does not tolerate waterlogging, especially when young “. All the characteristics are described in the document proving that D Chop (Keo Dau) is very suitable for being a native tree species creating green patches for the recovery of vegetation in Ninh Thuan. In the years 1980 – 1990, the dried flat beans were collected by Ninh Thuan people and used a lot to make the prices (long, small, chewy stalks) to replace green beans, black beans, which are quite expensive. This proves that Keo Dau is easy to germinate. Acacia Seeds are easy to collect in large quantities so that they can be used as a source of seed bombs to spread on barren hills and wasteland in the early rainy season. Pile roots, deeply ingrained, resistant to drought, can grow in meager holes stuck between rocks, with little rainfall left behind. When growing, it will keep mountains and hills for this meager amount of land and water, enabling other shrubs to grow. Growing Acacia Rooster, certainly goats and sheep will have a favorite dish. However, woody trees regenerate buds and leaves quickly, so if protected well, this is not a concern. In the fences, bushes, when this plant has stood on its feet, vines such as leprechaun, vase, or flowers of five colors … are also very easy to symbiotic and develop. Fortunately, when I transferred the information and hesitantly suggested it, Huy Nguyen and his team were both quite interested. Huy Nguyen texted back: “I have passed your suggestions to the Forest Expert of the Living Fund. He will discuss with the local people and planters to find a way to experiment.” Hopefully, with the suitability and rapid growth of this indigenous tree species, the opportunity to revive the pioneer vegetation for Ninh Thuan will be closer. And from that, the indigenous genetic resources, other suitable plants will also have the opportunity to reproduce, return the green color, the vegetation, the forest … for the Panduranga plain to reduce the burning sun. Who knows, one day not far away, passing Ninh Thuan during the Tet season, my profuse forest is bursting with gold, causing travelers to collapse, passersby and souls …

Rat: The needle Most of the Rat are people who have a careful personality, focus on saving and hoarding, so they are often not interested in and know how to invest, nor can they grasp opportunities to make money, so they do not have great fortune, but at least won’t get into trouble. The talent to open a fortune with the Kim Tien tree, by placing a pot of Kim Tien in the house, will help you increase your fortunes, at the same time improve your sense of adventure, can bravely face the challenge, help them grasp get a chance to prosper. Age of Ox: Pineapple scene candles People born in the year of the Ox work honestly and are able to endure suffering, but because they are too honest, they are somewhat conservative, no matter how diligent they can only make a little money. The reason for not being able to prosper is also due to poor financial resources. Place in the legend a pot of Pineapple Canh Candles, can help your fortune to come home quickly. If possible, people born in the year of the Ox can also place a pot of Pineapple Canh on the left side of the desk, which will help you make money faster and easier. Tiger: That Diep Lien That Diep Lien is also a common prosperous tree, but this is the tree most suitable for people of the Tiger age. People born in the year of the Tiger love adventure, like to make money, but do not take money too seriously. They have many methods of making money, but sometimes it’s too risky to consume all of their money. Among the feng shui trees for 12 zodiac animals, the suitable tree for them is That Diep Lien, placing trees in the living room can help the Gradually stabilize their assets, minimize financial losses, and make money. Stabilization. Rabbit age: Truc rich and precious The Rabbit Age is often indecisive, thus missing many opportunities to make money. They are often not knowledgeable about the secrets of making money, the concept of money is also relatively conservative, so they accumulate wealth quite slowly. If placed next to the fridge a pot of Truc Phu Quy with an odd number of bodies, it can improve social relationships, increase the chances of meeting gentlemen, helping them to make money more smoothly. In addition, if you want to quickly prosper, dispel bad energies that cause delay, the owner can request toad Coc Thieu Thu to attract fortune placed in the altar of the God of Fortune or the position of his house. Dragon Age: Van Nien Thanh People born in the year of the Dragon have good fortune and can make money without trying too hard, but often get entangled in relationships, affecting the path of prosperity. In the southeast corner of the bedroom, there is a pot of Van Nien Thanh, which can help harmonize the relationship, stabilize the atmosphere in the family, enhance personal fortunes, are beneficial for what they want to do. . In the northwest corner of the living room, you can also plant a cactus, helping to kill, and a small room. Snake Age: Gotu Kola People born in the year of the Snake are often skeptical, although the road of fortune is quite good, but because they do not know how to seize the opportunity, or hesitate, often encounter difficulties when making a decision or miss the opportunity to make money. If placed on the window sill a pot of pennywort, this age can help improve the ability to analyze and be more assertive at work. Gotu kola leaves have a round shape, so it has the meaning of continuous union and good luck. In addition, to help the spirit become clear, lucid and increase intelligence, people born in the year of the Snake can order on their desks, the Housekeeper of Wealth (Mr. Butler). With the diligence and ability to manage the talent, the butler’s blessings will not only help you work faster, but also keep your fortune very well, you can rest assured to make money without worrying about loss for reasons. justifiable. Horse Age: Betel and Golden Lady People born in the Year of the Horse have a good fortune and are eager to make money, but because their greed is hard to change, they often suffer losses on the way to get rich. This old person can put in the living room a few pots of betel and gold to help gather resources, reduce money loss. But if you want to change the situation, you must depend on people, if you see enough, you shouldn’t be too greedy. Age of Goat: Lan prince Traditional feng shui believes that the atmosphere in the family can affect the growth of Quan Tu orchids. Family that is happy and harmonious, the prince will bloom better, on the contrary, family discord, stress, orchids will be difficult to flower. Therefore, growing orchids indoors not only can predict the fortunes, but also benefit the road transport. Among the feng shui trees for 12 zodiac animals, Quan Tu orchids are very suitable for people born in the year of the Goat who do not wish and desire fame and fortune. Trees can be placed on the right corner of the wall opposite the sofa. Age Than: Tung is half-breed People born in the family age are intelligent, talented in seizing opportunities to make money, only regret that they spend money and are not good at saving. Putting a spare pot of Bong Lai in the office, the first can help them strengthen their thinking, make money easier, second is to help accumulate wealth and help homeowners be happier. Rooster: Stone Lotus The fortune of Rooster people is usually good and stable, but often noticed by outsiders, the bankruptcy rate is very high. People at this age should plant thick trees like Stone Lotus that can help them prevent the god of bankruptcy and maintain their wealth. This is considered one of the prosperous feng shui items for Rooster age. It should be noted that the stone shower should not be left in the sun for too long, otherwise it will affect its appearance. Age of Tuat: Phat fortune For people of Tuat age, their wealth and wealth increased only to a certain extent and then stopped. They often do not know how to manage assets, do not know how to seize opportunities, have opportunities and do not know how to value, so it is difficult to prosper. Putting a fortune tree in your bedroom can increase your fortune. But note, before placing the Phat Tai tree, it is necessary to remove all the belongings of the Kim in the Five Elements. In addition, you can put under the Phat Tai tree a bill of large denomination, implying that the money generates money, helping to make money faster. Age of Pig: Kim kumquat Among the 12 zodiac animals, people born in the year of the Pig have a prosperous and stable life, have enough to eat, do not have to worry about “rice, rice, money”, but often spend money on luxury items, so money is often not abundant. Putting a pot of Kim kumquat on the computer table will help people of the year of the Pig spend more rational money, not indiscriminately, but remember to regularly touch the leaves to promote efficiency. * The article is for reference only.

However, have you ever wondered where this huge treasure of knowledge, from drawings, historical books or records of artistic quintessence, is kept? The answer is papyrus. Traces of majestic history, primitive knowledge from one of the first human civilizations recorded on papyrus, passed from generation to generation. Therefore, the papyrus has become a symbol of culture, spirituality and history of ancient Egyptian society, as well as the precious heritage of modern Egypt. Paper roll of papyrus. (Source: UK McClung Museum) Ancient, versatile The papyrus papyrus is one of the oldest known plant species known to mankind and Egypt is considered the origin of this plant. The papyrus grows in the swamps on both sides of the Nile River, relying on the sediments of the Nile to nurture and grow. The oldest recorded record of the appearance of the papyrus tree is that of the Greek historian Herodotus, in 450 BC: “The papyrus grew from the swamps, the body was fine. cut and processed into different products, the lower rhizome is eaten or sold ”. The ancient Egyptians discovered the value of papyrus in everyday life. Not only was the main material in papyrus paper production, papyrus also had many other uses in the daily life of ancient Egyptians. The lower stems and roots can be eaten raw or grilled. One can chew on the papyrus stalk, swallow the water and then spit the pulp like gum. Papyrus is also braided as a rope, fishing net, even a boat or decorative details on a boat. In households, papyrus can be used as firewood for cooking, knitting into everyday items such as bags, corks, bed sheets, carpets, curtains, slippers … In the medical field, dry papyrus ash is used to treat skin diseases (caustic, calluses …) or prevent cold sores from developing. The Papyrus habitat is wetlands along the banks of the Nile. (Source: African Plants – A Photo Guide) Witness of history In ancient Egyptian cosmology, the world was created when the first god stood on a mound emerging from the infinite darkness, indistinguishable between darkness and water. Every year, this mound will emerge from the water with the papyrus. Therefore, the papyrus is the symbol of fertility, rebirth, the germ of creation. In that sacred sense, the ancient Egyptians used papyrus as amulets, funerals, mummies or paintings in temples. Amulets made from the papyrus tree are worn around the neck, sewn on a mummy’s scarf, or placed under the mummy’s head to help the deceased feel as warm as they were alive despite having stepped foot into the afterlife. The paintings on the walls of many tombs show that papyrus was used in ceremonies or funerals. The attendees at the ceremony often carry papyrus stalks as an offering to the gods. There is an opinion that when thinking of Egypt, people immediately think of papyrus. The ancient Egyptians invented papyrus paper for so long, so long that it is impossible to determine the exact time. Much of the history of Egypt and the ancient world came to the modern world through information written on papyrus. The use of papyrus paper from the I Dynasty, 3100 BC is recorded on frescoes in the shape of a scroll, and is also considered an image of a book. So how was papyrus produced by the ancient Egyptians? First, they pulled the papyrus stalk out of the swamp, tied it in bundles and brought it to the processing plant. Then, the stalk is cut into thin slices, soaked in water for several days to soften. Finally, the slices are layered, squeezed out of water and strengthened adhesion. The papyrus is dried, which can be glued to increase length depending on the intended use. The image of the papyrus tree is used as a decorative detail on the boat. (Source: UK McClung Museum). Ancient papyrus is found in many places, but mainly in tombs. During the 1903-1920 excavation at the village of Deir al Medina (the residence of those working for tombs in the Valley of the Kings), in the city of Thebes (now Luxor) by the Italian Egyptologist. Leading Ernesto Schiaparelli, historians found 16 meters of papyrus, known as the “Book of the Dead” on the tomb of the main craftsman Kha and his wife Merit (built around 1386-1349 BC ). This is an ancient Egyptian religious document, another name is “The Book of Light” or “The Letter”, a collection of spells and spells recorded to help the soul of the dead to the next world. the other through “Underworld Gate”. The book was written by many priests over a period of 1,000 years. Originally, this book was inscribed in hieroglyphs in pyramid mausoleums and served only to the Pharaohs. However, by the New Kingdom period (1550-1352 BC), this book was copied on papyrus by priests and used for princes, officials, and the upper class. The letter will be read during the mummification process and left in the tomb of the dead. Kha and his wife Merit in front of Death Osiris sitting under a papyrus tree in the Underworld. (Source: UK McClung Museum). Wait for the day “reborn” Today, under the influence of topography, environment and the development of modern settlements on the banks of the Nile, the papyrus tree is almost extinct in Egypt, and as a result, papyrus paper making has gradually faded. one. A small village in Egypt, one of the last to retain the papyrus tradition, is called Al Qaramous (Al Sharqia province). Artist Atef Mohamed Shehata is one of the few artisans in the village who also harvests papyrus and produces papyrus paper. Papyrus seeds are planted and it will take about a year to reach harvestable maturity. After harvest, the tree will regrow in about 1-2 months. Once upon a time, the whole village was covered with papyrus tree, but up to now, the area of ​​this tree is only about 4 hectares. At the end of the finishing process, the papyrus will be sold to other artists in the village, one of which is painter Saied Tarakhan. Finally, paintings on Papyrus paper will be sold at souvenir shops. However, the Covid-19 epidemic broke out, causing a significant decrease in the number of tourists, directly affecting the livelihoods of the villagers, who mostly depend on the harvest and sale of papyrus paintings. Tarakhan artist had to leave all of the studio’s painting staff and partially shut down the workshop. However, with the craftsmen Shehata and Tarakhan, papyrus has become a sacred part of life. They will continue to preserve the tradition of papyrus and papyrus painting for many generations to come, with the same hope that this tradition will continue to be restored, more brilliant and true to the meaning of the “rebirth” of the papyrus species. .

When combining the decoration with the space, bonsai not only “wears new clothes” for the house but also can bring prosperity, Ms. Phuong Anh shared. Ms. Phuong Anh said that ornamental plants placed indoors should be plants with good meaning, beautiful shape, suitable for the area of ​​the space. Many species of trees are also believed to have a sense of well-being, helping homeowners always feel comfortable and relaxed in their home. She said, visitors to her garden often choose plants such as five packages, ten thousand young people, betel nut, ivy, areca, ornamental banana, fortune, betel nut king. Some other types of trees such as Singapore eagle, gold coin, honeysuckle, emerald, rich precious, rosemary, cedar are also interested in. According to Ms. Phuong Anh, referring to the beautiful ornamental flowers that are easy to grow, there must be the oat flower, the periwinkle coconut vegetables, the Japanese cypress, the million bells, ten o’clock. These are the wrong flowers and have drooping like chandeliers, when placed in the garden or balcony will help the space become more beautiful and fancy. Orchids and roses are also popular with consumers because of their beauty and diverse forms. In addition, trees that show persistence and vitality such as cacti, tiger’s tongue are also not to be missed. Plants bring a green accent to the house. Ms. Phuong Anh said that at first she did not care about bonsai because she did not know how to enjoy it, plus the expensive price. But after hearing and sharing from the artists, plus her own research, she gradually realized the value of this plant. The varieties of bonsai are simple, a bit trivial, but through the hands of artisans will be “transformed” into unique and meaningful works of bonsai art. In particular, the shui mai, the si tree, the genus chi, and the fir are the 4 most popular trees because in addition to their beauty, they also carry feng shui meaning, bringing sand to the homeowner. For many people, the time to prune and take care of trees is also a form of relaxation after stressful working and studying hours. Besides consulting on selecting plants, Ms. Phuong Anh also said that taking care of ornamental plants is not as complicated as many people imagine. Just water regularly, keep moisture, leave the plant in a well-lit place, the tree will have good conditions to grow and become healthy.

1. What is a species of “regal flower genus” in Hue Imperial Palace? Rose stone
Mai cherry
Cornfield Corn field is considered “regal flower genus” in Hue Royal Palace (Thua Thien – Hue). According to the data of Hue Monuments Conservation Center, maize is a precious plant that the ancient people believed that phoenix only chose this plant to park. It was like a good omen, and the nation was safe, so the kings allowed to plant trees in the royal palace. Coming to Hue early in the summer, visitors can watch the cornfield blooming with poetic pink and purple roses. Image: Le Huy Hoang Hai. 2. What is the national treasure in Hue Citadel, which touches the image of corn? Nine radio stations
Nine peaks
Nine public gods The Nine Peaks is a set of bronze works consisting of 9 large peaks, located in front of The Temple courtyard in the Imperial Citadel of Hue, the most imposing and most intact worshiping area of ​​the Nguyen Dynasty. Each vertex has its own name, embossed with many different images. In it, the bronze corn image was touched by Nhan Peak. Image: Pangpangtour123. 3. “Five doors and nine floors” is a way to evoke an important architectural image of Hue Imperial City? Quartet For A Long Time
Ngo Mon Gate
Kien Trung Palace Ngo Mon Gate is the main south gate of Hue Citadel, an important and iconic architecture. Folk have a saying: “Ngo Mon, five doors, nine floors / One golden floor, eight green floors, three straight doors, two round doors …”, quite accurately evokes the design structure of this architecture. Image: Pradomariannetherese . 4. What are the names of the architectures of the Imperial Citadel of Hue, Hien Nhon, Chuong Duc, Hoa Binh? Landscape lakes
The shrines of King Nguyen
The east, west, and north gates Along with Ngo Mon is the main gate to the south, Hien Nhon, Chuong Duc, Hoa Binh are the east, west and north gates of Hue Citadel. These are all impressive works that show architectural art of the royal court. Image: Briankieu . 5. Which of the following locations in the Imperial Citadel of Hue attracts many young people to check-in? Minh Lau
Truong Lang
Khai Tuong floor Truong Lang is a system of covered corridors connecting the central architectural works of Hue Citadel. Renovated, painted, and gold plated, returning the golden beauty of a time, Truong Lang attracts many young people to check-in when visiting Hue Citadel. Image: Ta Xuan Huong. 6. What is the royal palace of the Empress Dowager and Queen Dowager Queen Queen in Hue Citadel? Cung Dien Tho
Thai Binh Lau
Browse Thi Duong Dien Tho Palace, located in the northwestern part of the Imperial Citadel of Hue, was the royal palace of the queens, or the mother of the king, sometimes even the queen queen. According to the data of Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the palace has been renamed many times, but still retains its name meaning as the desire to prolong life and prolong life. Image: Le Hieu . 7. Which palace is currently the main display place of the Hue Imperial Antiquities Museum? Thai Hoa palace
Can Chanh Palace
Long An Electrics Long An Palace is the main display site of the Hue Imperial Antiquities Museum, a museum that preserves and displays many collections of ancient Hue antiques, most of which originated from the Nguyen court. Long An Palace is a bold architectural style of Hue royal court in the style of snail snail. Museum of Imperial Antiquities Hue. Ancient beauty of Hue through the movies Hue is famous for its palaces and mausoleums that keep hundreds of years of historical memories. This destination is also gradually becoming more popular with young people.

As an orchid enthusiast, Mr. Duy Trong Hai does not hesitate to spend time and money to research on this beautiful plant, from how to distinguish orchids, how to choose to care for spreads. star. Owner Duy Trong Hai shared “Many people play orchids, some people play a few pots to embellish the house, some people are more passionate then plant a garden with a variety of species. flower , so but Common point they are all love, the passion intended for this bonsai. For beautiful orchid pots, Orchids players must have certain knowledge of planting techniques and care for orchids to live healthy and flower beautifully ” Currently there are many different species of orchids, but beginners should choose orchids that are easy to grow, have high adaptability such as orchids, Dendrobium or Dendrobium. Growers can select orchid seeds extracted from large pots of orchids. When separating germs, use a knife that has been disinfected with alcohol and then lime on the cut on the stem to quickly heal the scar. Or if the player buys orchids that are fully developed, they should choose those with well-developed roots, big, strong trees, green leaves and free from pests and diseases. According to the owner Duy Trong Hai, terracotta pots with many openings will help orchids grow and absorb nutrients better. For the substrate, growers should choose those with high porosity, lightness and moisture-retaining ability such as coir, wood charcoal, peanut shell. For coconut fiber should be shredded and soaked for about 1 week to reduce salinity and tannins. Coconut shell and wood charcoal are cut into small pieces about 1x2x3 and then soaked, especially with coconut shells should soak in lime water to eliminate pathogens, after soaking wood charcoal, wash and dry. With new orchid pots, you should keep a cool place – a day to let the plants get used to the climatic conditions, but if the price in the pot shows signs of mold, you should replace the new pot immediately for the orchid. Use a pre-prepared orchid pot, add the substrate to the rule of large substrate, then put it on the bottom of the pot, followed by medium and small. Note that the amount of substrate in the pot is always 1-2 inches lower than the mouth of the pot. When planting, do not put the stump close to the perineum, making the roots more susceptible to waterlogging or not too shallow, making it difficult to absorb nutrients. On the face should be covered with a layer of coconut fiber or giant to keep the plants moist. Orchids are hygroscopic plants, so the habitat of orchids must always ensure humidity, light, ventilation, so that orchids can grow healthy. For players with a lot of land like Mr. Hai, it is advisable to do with a large scale, design the orchid and the surrounding frame with sturdy iron pipes, ensuring resistance to storms. Especially choose to plant near ponds, rivers, or places with good water sources so that the orchid’s habitat maintains moisture, and is cool. Conversely, if the player lives in an urban area, there is no garden to grow orchids, you can choose a balcony or terrace. Owner Duy Trong Hai shared more “Due to the influence of the design of concrete and corrugated iron roofs, the terrace is a place where a lot of sun and wind is concentrated, leading to easy wilting and drying of the orchid tree.” . Growers should add a mesh cover above and the direction of the sunset or maybe to add other pots around the orchid such as mulberry, laurel, which is both a shield for the orchid and more beautiful for the yard. upper. Growing and caring for orchids is an elegant pastime for these lovely tree lovers like Mr. Hai and millions of others. A beautiful orchid garden not only shows the tolerance and passion of the orchid grower, but also exudes the talent and skill of the owner. Owner Duy Trong Hai hopes that based on the orchid growing technique he shares, every orchid lover can own themselves healthy and beautiful orchid baskets.

Nhat chi mai, snow mai, bar willow, … are very popular types on this Lunar New Year. Customers like the most because this is an elegant hobby, but the price does not “burn hands” like every year. The most valuable species of apricot tree is classified into the group of four quarters representing the four seasons of “conifer-bamboo-chrysanthemum-mai”. This year, the people of Ha Thanh had a movement to play the most chi mai – the hobby of playing ornamental plants on Tet holiday has existed since ancient times. Through the cold winter days, apricot still grows steadfastly and blossoms radiantly when spring comes like a gentleman who always keeps himself high, thus being regarded by the ancients as a “prince tree”. Although Nhat Chi Mai has the straightforward and resilient character of a gentleman, she also has a slender and graceful look like a young woman. The price of apricot blossom this year is cheaper than last year, the price is only 200-300 thousand VND / pot. This New Year, the snow blossoms emerge as a bright star and are bought by many women. (Photo: KT) Each apricot snow branch is about 1 – 1.5m long and there are many flowers and buds on the body. (Photo: KT) Each flower is very small, but because a branch of apricot blossom has many flowers, it creates a very attractive whole. (Photo: KT) The price of apricot snow ranges from 20 to 50 thousand VND per branch. (Photo: KT) Willow bar has a strong vitality and high durability, so many people choose to buy it for Tet this year. (Photo: KT) Willow bar price is only about 150-200 VND / small bundle. (Photo: KT) Willow flowers are sold at many stores, on the streets of Hanoi on the occasion of Tet. (Photo: KT) Willow bar has many vibrant colors, easy to plug, play for a long time with little care, so many women like it./. (Photo: KT)

100% imported ornamental plants Hidden behind green vegetable farms in Xuan Thoi Son commune (Hoc Mon district, Ho Chi Minh City), the unique bonsai garden of artist Le Thanh Tam made visitors go from surprise to surprise. The 1-hectare garden is covered by Mr. Tam with countless kinds of poisonous and strange bonsai, almost none in Vietnam. Mr. Tam asserted that 100% of the plants here are collected and imported from many countries around the world. Ornamental garden with 100% plants imported from abroad. In order to have a garden containing thousands of different kinds of ornamental plants, Mr. Tam does not regret his efforts and money to continuously go abroad to collect for many years. One of the valuable monstera trees in Mr. Tam’s ornamental garden. “Before, when there was no outbreak of Covid-19, I went abroad almost every month to listen to the world’s bonsai forums and exhibitions. From these exhibitions, I have grasped information about popular and rare plants … From there, I selected and brought trees to Vietnam to plant and care for, ”he added. Mr. Tam introduced valuable leaf ornamental plants collected and imported from Thailand. Most of the poisonous and exotic plants he owns are imported from Taiwan and Thailand because these two countries have a climate similar to that of Vietnam, trees are easy to grow and grow. The new species that are popular today, he said, are almost not found in nature, but created from US biotechnology. After imported from abroad, this rare species of blood lure was “Vietnameseized” by the name of Hong Phat fortune. “So they are very unique, strange, and favored by the players. When buying, we are protected by tree copyright. These plants can not be crossbreed, cannot transplant tissues, so they are extremely rare “, Mr. Tam said. Before becoming one of the “tycoons” of ornamental leaves, owning monstera species, Mr. Tam was the “king” of South American colored pineapples and imported air trees. Air plants are abundant in countries around the world. However, in Vietnam, this species is only found in the garden of Mr. Tam. They were spread on plastic blisters, hung on a truss in the garden. Mr. Tam combines ornamental types with driftwood to create lively and artistic miniatures. He also owns a very large collection of South American colored pineapples in various colors and sizes. In the garden, the South American colored pineapples of Mr. Tam concentrated into a large area. From a distance, they are like a carpet stretching with red, orange, yellow, pink, blue … Tame international ornamental plants In his garden, rare and mutant ornamental leaf species are sold from a few million to several tens of million dong / leaf such as: Monstera victory, Pinatum … Currently, these plants are grown, growing well in self course in the garden. The path around driftwood covered with moss, ferns, and pineapples makes visitors feel lost in a dense forest. About playing ornamental leaves, Mr. Tam is known as a collector, playing this bonsai first in Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, many other gardeners have to come to him to learn from experience, buy ornamental leaves. He said: “Plants here have all the elements: Rare, beautiful, clean and safe. Rarely because they are the plants I selected, imported from abroad. A rare collection of imported air plants in Vietnam. “They are all grown with all kinds of substrates, do not need land, do not use chemical fertilizers and pesticides, so they are very clean and safe,” he added. In order to ensure the cleanliness of ornamental plants in the garden, he learned how to design and arrange ornamental gardens from international friends. The “gathering” area of ​​imported ferns. He did not place his bonsai pots directly on the ground, but designed trusses and pedestals to contain plants. These trusses are covered with black plastic mesh sheets. Such plastic sheets must also be imported from Taiwan with prices that are not cheap, he said. On these trusses, he arranged ornamental plants of the same species close together to form separate zones. The largest and unique collection of South American colored pineapples in Ho Chi Minh City. In particular, he surprised viewers by creating extremely vivid miniatures by combining ornamental plants with driftwood. Here, visitors feel lost in the jungle with driftwood covered with green moss, imported ferns … A South American colored pineapple that gives flowers very strange and beautiful. Above these wooden stumps are many kinds of betel leaves worth a few million to several tens of million dong / leaf, Taiwanese orchid, South American pineapple, air tree … Mr. Tam said, he always innovated bonsai plants in the garden to keep up with and catch up with the tastes of domestic players. Therefore, he also focused on taming foreign ornamental plants, making many strange plants become familiar, close to domestic players by renaming them. The betel and phoenix tree helped him win a gold medal in the spring flower festival in Ho Chi Minh City. “The plants I collect from abroad have scientific names. However, back to Vietnam, I changed or named them based on the characteristics of the tree to closely match such as: Hong prosperity, large-leaf betel nut, diamond wealth, noble eagle, rich rhubarb, and Gia, Tung golden … “, Mr. Tam introduced. Possessing a variety of rare and precious ornamental plants every year, he participates in the spring flower festival and wins high prizes. Recently, Ho Chi Minh City Spring Flower Festival, he also won a gold medal in the category of unique and rare bonsai with phoenix and betel tree. A rare and precious Osaka tree, only available in Mr. Tam’s garden. This tree was imported from Thailand by him. In particular, Mr. Tam was awarded a certificate of merit by the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for his outstanding achievements in the subject of leaf decoration. Posts, photos, clips: Nguyen Son

At the National Science and Technology Contest for high school (HS) students of the 2020-2021 school year organized by the Ministry of Education and Training in Thua Thien Hue province in March, Trang Si Thai and Nguyen Tran Thanh Ngan – Grade 11B student Ly Tu Trong High School (Nha Trang City) won the third prize with The Plantae software – identifying and providing scientific information of plants. Plant identification applications With the desire to help students find more quickly and effectively about trees …, Thai and Ngan came up with the idea of ​​writing application software to help users identify and support information as well as the uses of species of herbs, plants … The two children said: “Currently, there are many plant identification products on the market, but few students pay attention and use them in learning. Therefore, we want to provide an easy and convenient way to access information flow, and at the same time increase students’ knowledge about these plants ”. The teacher instructed Thai and Ngan to study the rose tree. The software is written for the Android and iOS platforms with 2 main languages: English and Vietnamese. The mechanism of this application is that when the captured image is processed in many steps. After the image is sent to the server, the image will be analyzed and recognized. If the name matches the tree species in the system, the data about that plant species will be retrieved. In August 2020, Thai and Ngan software were officially published on the Google Play store for the Android platform under the installation link: dstteam.com/App-ThePlantae. In the process of implementing the project, the 2 students met many difficulties. “Our biggest obstacle is finding a source of medicinal herbs for analysis. In addition to the available medicinal plants being grown on the school campus, we have to actively seek and ask the guidance of the teacher to have more different species of plants outside, helping with the experiment. the software is more accurate ”, Thai expressed. Teacher Nguyen Lam – instructors Thai and Ngan said: “As teachers of Biology, to help them do scientific work and have extensive knowledge for each plant is one of the important steps. Therefore, I have supported and directed the two children to create diagrams of plant species so that they can synthesize all the knowledge of the curriculum quickly and effectively ”. 4,000 people installed and used Through nearly 10 months of development, The Plantae application on Android has been optimized and has about 4,000 people installed and using. The application supports users to recognize more than 12,000 species of herbs and plants. In addition, this application provides more information to the user about that plant species; Treatment directions for some species … Instructions for installing the software The Plantae. Mr. Lam said: “After the national science and technology competition, the software has been continuously updated, developed, and upgraded with new features to achieve more efficiency, smoother and more accurate … Currently, this application has been widely used by students; especially for students specializing in block B in the process of learning and searching information about plants, medicinal herbs … “. According to Thai and Ngan, in order to better support users, the software should be further researched and improved to improve the accuracy and speed of recognition processing. In addition, data on software also needs to be updated, so that, image data and scientific information about plants will be more complete and accurate. It is expected that in the near future, The Plantae will assist users in assessing the health status of plants, giving better instructions for plant care. THANH TRUC

The book Living as a Tree brings together 60 lessons drawn from trees in the hope of giving the reader wisdom and inspiration for the endless source of happiness in life. The book is written by author Liz Marvin and illustrated by Annie Davidson. Photo: Wings Books. Have you ever been vicious in small worries? The ancestors of the American chestnut tree used to be like that. This plant began to grow in the tropics, where there are tiny spoilers named epiphytes that are always trying to stick to fissures in the trunk. After that, the American chestnut has created a smooth, lovely shell by itself, smashing every chance of the epiphytes taking advantage. Focus on developing a calm appearance, soon your individual epiphytes will fall off. Knowing that you are strong enough to cope with the events of your life is an important foundation for building confidence in everyone. The New Zealand kauri understands this well. They can live for a thousand years, whether alone or as part of a forest population. The kauri is independent of anyone. Luckily, too, for it took seven adults to fully embrace the great kauri pine tree trunk. Step out of your comfort zone and you will be amazed at what you have achieved. London acacia is not an indigenous variety – but a hybrid between Eastern and American acacia – but they have embraced a new environment and are perfectly adapted to urban life. The bark is easy to peel, making it easy for them to remove dust and other pollutants. The London legend also learns how to properly spread the roots, not destroy the infrastructure of the urban place. If we do not care about the surroundings, it is very difficult to thrive. Willows are not tolerant of living with an indiscriminate riverbank or filthy river water – they hold the soil up to the bank with their own roots and turn the pollutants in the water into a source of nitrate for the plants. Looking after yourself can start with simple things like new sheets, special lunches … Trees have shown us that we can exist anywhere if our roots are strong and strong. Juniper trees grow in arid lands like Utah (USA) and look as if they were growing from a rock. The juniper has a main root anchored to the rock and plunges 12 meters underground to seek water. Their roots are strong enough to penetrate rock crevices. The juniper also has shallow secondary roots around the base that can quickly absorb rainwater before they evaporate. We tend to focus on the negatives of aging and neglect the little perks of maturity. Plants are not like that. In fact, they are always trying to get old and enjoy it. Poplar is the fastest growing plant in North America; The sapling is very ambitious and competitive, reaching almost 183 cm in height in just one year. The speed slows down as they get older, but that doesn’t mean they stop. Poplar trees focus on growth, like middle-aged bodybuilders, making them the masters of carbon metabolism in the air. Trees are also bashed, bruised, or knocked over – and even if they can’t move, they know how to move forward. Instead of consuming energy to heal injured parts, or fight disease, plants isolate the area so that it doesn’t affect the rest of the health. European cranes are masters of the past – they don’t grieve the lost branches. In fact, the redistribution of the growth hormone auxin also makes the plant healthier and denser. And because of that, European cranes are the perfect fencing plant. Or create bonsai, if you like this art. Pride is a humorous thing – it makes you feel strong, but it can also make you feel pain. Sometimes we just need to be humble enough to weather a storm. Be like a mountain palm tree in Puerto Rico. In the tropics, storms are part of life, but are extremely dangerous with tall trees. So, like most palms, the Puerto Rican mountain palm does not hesitate to remove the leaves during strong winds. The leaves are certainly important, and they look good, but the Puerto Rican mountain palm needs to be as tight as possible to survive the storm. After a storm passes, they can always grow new leaves. Country music queen Dolly Parton once said: “Thunderstorms make trees take root more,” and it is true that trees can adapt to grow even in high winds. Difficulty is inevitable, but how you react depends on us. The trees all want to stretch, but tough species like hawthorn trees understand that it’s not always what we want when we live in open spaces. The prevailing wind blows strongly and breaks the stubble, so only the side that does not receive the wind can develop, causing the tree to lose balance. In order not to fall, the hawthorn tree has extended its stems and roots to the opposite side, creating a balance and not easily fell in thunderstorms. “The tree falls on its side,” says writer Dr. Dude. Seuss says so, so make sure you lean toward the right thing and the right person. Often trees like to grow straight; Plant cells contain saccharine structures that create a tendency to erect. But the tall and thin cypress trees are a little more creative: They like to grow on their sides. Wherever they grow, the male canopy grows tilted toward the equator, with a tilt depending on the distance of the tree to the equator. Scientists believe this inclination is to maximize the amount of sunlight that plants can absorb at different latitudes. So, like a male cypress, try to lean towards what is good for you. Anyone who has a chance to see the cherry blossoms will be overwhelmed by their beauty. In Japan, families and groups of friends often have picnics under the canopy of sakura trees, blooming in beautiful white blossoms for two short weeks they bloom. For Buddhists, this is a spiritual experience, reminding us that beautiful things, like life, will pass, so be grateful when they are happening and enjoy each moment.

The Coco de Mer, also known as the sea coconut or the double coconut, is an endemic plant species of the archipelago, with the largest and heaviest seeds in the world. The special shape of the sea coconut tree seed also attracts a lot of attention.

Have ability to be extinct

Appearing in many legends and folklore, this plant grows naturally on only two of the Seychelles’ 115 islands, including Praslin, the second largest island in the country after Mahé, and the nearby Curieuse.

Currently there are only about 8,000 mature trees, sea coconut is listed as endangered in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Special shape and size of the seed of the sea coconut tree – coco de mer. Photo: AFP.

Coco de mer is very diverse, it has separate male and female plants. They can take up to 50 years to mature to breed, depending on environmental conditions. The slow growth rate has contributed to the endangered species of the species.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the black market for nut shells thrived, leading to widespread poaching in protected areas. Other threats include wildfires, erratic rainfall caused by climate change and pests and diseases.

Now, conservationists have joined the islanders to protect the sea coconuts. Under a program launched in the summer of 2020, residents have been invited to apply to plant up to five coconut seeds per person in their gardens. Dr. Frauke Fleischer-Dogley, Executive Director of the nonprofit Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF), the program’s initiator in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE), for Previously, many farmers had to steal seeds from the nature reserve to bring home to plant themselves.

The new plan is hoped to give islanders the opportunity to legally plant coco de mer and preserve them for the future. “Planting coco de mer in private land gives Seychellois a joint ownership of the species,” she said.

The female coco de mer tree on Praslin Island has many seeds. Photo: Alamy.

Since 1978, the sale of coco de mer seeds has been controlled by license. Anyone who grows the tree, or sells seeds, must be registered with the MACCE. Each tree seed is numbered and tracked. Even coco de mer seed pods, sold to tourists for between 5,000 and 6,000 Seychellois rupees ($ 230-275), must also come with a permit.

At this price, nearly 100,000 Seychelles residents have no access to the coco de mer tree. The seeds sold as a souvenir cannot be grown either because the kernel inside the shell has been removed and processed separately for sale in East Asia, where it is believed to be an aphrodisiac.

“We think the planned distribution of seeds will stop the incentive to steal them,” said Dr. Fleischer-Dogley. The seeds will be taken from the Valleé de Mai and the Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve (also managed by the SIF), where about 50 fallen pods are harvested each month.

The core inside the coco de mer seed shell is specially prepared for sale in East Asia, where it is believed to be an aphrodisiac. Photo: AFP.

Under the program, SIF requires residents to submit an application on a detailed form and pay a fee of 500 rupees of Seychellois seeded on their own land.

Farmers must also meet some criteria. Since large trees will reach a height of 7.5 to 10.5 m, the area of ​​planted land should reach a minimum of 10×10 m per seed. SIF staff will come to evaluate each parcel to determine if the applicant is eligible to plant trees, and how many seeds can be planted. They must also make sure poachers cannot access the planting site.

The largest seed in the world

“Initially, we thought the demand would be about 30 counties. But the response far exceeded expectations. By the end of the December application deadline, the SIF had received 104 applications for 422 counties, ”said Dr. Fleischer-Dogley.

The slogan “We can prevent the theft of coco de mer seeds” on the island of Praslin. Photo: AFP.

94 of the applicants were from the Mahé coup, 7 from Praslin and three from La Digue. Since the program’s inception, SIF has conducted 60 garden surveys. All were successful, but in some cases the number of seeds had to decrease due to lack of space or poor soil quality. To date, 66 seeds have been planted on 26 plots.

In December of February20, the remaining surveying and seeding trips were halted due to limited movement due to Covid-19.

Alix Esparon planted coco de mer seeds on his land in Mahé, together with Ronny Rose from SIF, in October 2020. Photo: SIF.

Since germination will take several months, SIF staff will check the planted seeds after 6 months. “We not only record the number of plots from the cadastral map, we also record the GPS coordinates where each seed is planted,” said Fleischer-Dogley. If there is one seed that does not sprout, we can exchange another seed for the people if they want.

The slow growth of the sea coconut tree means that not all growers can see their coconut tree mature. “This is a very long term project,” says botanist Katy Beaver.

Coco de mer shells are displayed in a souvenir shop at Seychelles International Airport, Mahé. Photo: AFP.

Lindsay Chong Seng, head of the Seychelles Plant Conservation Action group, added: “This program will increase the population of coco de mer, which is very beneficial in terms of biodiversity. It will help turn coco de mer into a cultural highlight without destroying its habitat. “In the long term, it could reduce the pressure on the last remaining wild coco de mer forests on Praslin Island.”

However, the challenge remains. “Most of these palms live in isolation from their natural habitat, where pollination takes place without assistance. So, artificial pollination will be necessary and will have to be timed, ”said Beaver.

Coconut shell coco de mer sculpture outside a post office on the island of Mahé, Seychelles. Photo: AFP.

Currently, the people of Seychelles who are planting coco de mer on their land are very happy. Heather Adams and her husband, artist Michael Adams, recently planted 5 seeds on their campus in Mahé. Heather hopes all five seeds will sprout. “I’m sure generations to come will cherish them,” she said.