Manzhusha flower, also known as Lycoris radiata, is a bulbous flower. In summer, leaves grow in autumn, and in winter, leaves slowly fade away, thus reincarnation.
The Japanese nickname of the other shore flower is called "manzhusha", which comes from the transliteration of "Maha manzhusha" in Sanskrit. The original meaning is the flower in the sky, big red flower.
It is one of the four auspicious signs (manzhusha, Maha Manshu, Mandala, and Maha Mandala). It is said that those who see this flower will remove evil from themselves.
Once upon a time, a strange ugly ghost fell in love with a beautiful girl. But just because he was ugly, the girl didn't love him. Out of love, he had to imprison the girl. Later, a warrior came. He rescued the girl and fell in love with her. At the same time, the warrior killed the ghost with his sword. The ghost's blood splashed on the grass, and a kind of red and black flower blossomed there. The name of the flower was "the flower on the other side". Since then, the flower on the other side has opened in the place called "forgetting the river" in the hell. It is the place where the dead forget the love of this life and turn to the afterlife Love, probably the same, just because they love each other differently, will have to bury a lot of many, also want to forget a lot. Therefore, the other shore flower became the messenger of love from the dark, because it witnessed a black death.
Japanese flower language: "sad memories"
Korean flower language: "missing each other"
Chinese flower language: "beautiful and pure" (Note: controversial, quite a few areas think that this flower is unlucky and will bring bad luck)
Seed bulb of Lycoris radiata
Generally speaking, Lycoris radiata is suitable for planting bulbs from April to may in spring, or dividing bulbs after autumn flowering period.
Planting steps
Lycoris radiata to the soil requirements are not high, ordinary soil with a little sandy on the line, breathable water.
First of all, put a few stones at the bottom of the basin to facilitate water permeability. Fill the basin with soil and cover it to about 80%.
Then dig a small hole in the soil with a small shovel. The planting depth should not be too deep, and the bulb top should be just buried in the soil surface. Bury the seeds of the other shore flower head up, and then cover the soil.
Finally, water it and wait for it to take root, sprout and blossom~
Daily maintenance
Light: Lycoris radiata like scattered light, do not like strong light, so the light is not too strong, can be planted in beiyangtai, or relatively shady place.
Watering: like the soil moist, but can not ponding, watering should not be too much, otherwise it will make the root rot.
Temperature: Lycoris radiata likes warm climate. The maximum temperature is not more than 30 ℃, and the average temperature is 24 ℃. It is suitable for Lycoris radiata growth. The average daily temperature in winter is above 8 ℃ and the minimum air temperature is 1 ℃. It does not affect the growth of Lycoris radiata.
Post anthesis treatment: the scape should be cut off after anthesis to reduce the loss of nutrients.
symbolic meaning
Manzhusha Hua, blood red other shore flower. It is said that the flowers voluntarily put into hell are sent back by the demons, but they still linger on the road of the netherworld. The demons can't bear to let it bloom on this road to give guidance and comfort to the souls who leave the human world. It is generally believed that it is a flower that only blooms along the three paths of the underworld and on the other side of the river forgetting the river. The legend of flower fragrance has magic power and can arouse the memory of the dead. Because of its red like fire, it is known as "the road of fire", which is also the only scenery and color on the long yellow spring road. When the soul passes through the river forgetting, it forgets all the things that happened before, and everything that has been left behind on the other side. The dead will follow the guidance of this flower to the nether hell.
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