What is a daffodil? How to distinguish between a daffodil and an orchid

Daffodils are regarded as a symbol of good luck. If a family has daffodils blooming during the Chinese New Year, they will pray that people will have a peaceful and smooth year ahead. Daffodils in the living room can make people feel peaceful and warm. Daffodils placed at home can absorb the noise and exhaust gas emitted by the home and release fresh air. What do you think?

Contents of this article

1. What is daffodil?

2. How to distinguish daffodils and orchids

3. What is the flower language and symbol of daffodils?

What is daffodil?

1. Narcissus is a bulbous greenhouse flower planted in autumn. It likes plenty of sunshine, has strong vitality, can tolerate semi-shade, and is not cold-resistant. It sheds its leaves and goes dormant in July and August. During the dormant period, the growing point of the bulb undergoes flower bud differentiation. It has the physiological characteristics of growing in autumn and winter, blooming in early spring, and dormant in summer. Narcissus likes light, water, and fertilizer. It is suitable for warm and humid climate conditions and fertile sandy soil. It likes coolness in the early growth period, is slightly cold-resistant in the middle period, and likes warmth in the later period. Therefore, it requires a climate environment with no severe cold in winter, no extreme heat in summer, and rainy spring and autumn.

2. There are two interpretations of the meaning of daffodils: one is "purity". The other is "auspiciousness". In the West, the literal translation of daffodils is "love shadow flower". The flower language is faithful love, which is extended to self-reflection on the sincerity of love. Daffodils in the living room can make people feel peaceful and warm. The living room is a place for family reunion and reception. It is suitable to choose gorgeous flower arrangements and noble and generous daffodils. Daffodils placed at home can absorb the noise and exhaust gas emitted by the home, and release fresh air. From the perspective of physics, it reduces the extra burden in one space after another. A comfortable home is a home with good Feng Shui.

How to distinguish daffodils from orchids

1. Different families

Narcissus is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaryllis family and the genus Narcissus. It is generally used for viewing. In addition to soil cultivation, it can also be hydroponically cultivated. It has a more obvious feature, that is, it has a bulb at the bottom.

Orchids have a long history and are epiphytic or terrestrial herbs. They belong to the Orchidaceae family and the genus Orchidaceae, and are essentially different from the former. Orchids do not have bulbs, but only pseudobulbs to adapt to the environment.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of daffodils are relatively flat and feel relatively thick. Although the leaves are all green, the green is lighter and the surface is covered with white frost.

There are many varieties of orchids, and the shapes of their leaves are varied. The main shape is oblanceolate, and the leaves are relatively thin. Its leaf color tends to be emerald green, and looks darker than the former.

3. Different flowers

Narcissus flowers bloom in January and February every year. There are usually 6 petals. The main color of the flower is white, and the middle is goose yellow.

There are many varieties of orchids and many flowers, mainly yellow, red, green, white, white and green, etc.

What is the meaning and symbol of daffodils?

1. Flower Language

1. The flower language of Chinese daffodil represents happiness and reunion, but when used in love, it also has the charm of love, just like a person who is full of hope for love and is thinking of you quietly.

2. The flower language of Colchicum is youth without regrets, which is derived from its legend. The legend says that there was a person who sacrificed his young life for a great mission. Later, Colchicum was used to commemorate this kind of people, representing a kind of people who fight without fear of difficulties and obstacles.

3. The flower language of daffodil is expectation of beautiful love, I love you, and purity.

4. The flower language of wild daffodils is to express awe. Planting daffodils is highly praised by foreigners and is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

2. Symbolism

Since Chinese daffodils bloom during the Chinese New Year, they are considered a symbol of good luck. If a family has daffodils that bloom during the Chinese New Year, they will pray that people will have a safe and smooth year ahead. In addition, when interacting with people, you can also send a bunch of daffodils to express your feelings, because the color of daffodils is relatively fresh and refined, and giving them to good friends represents a long-lasting friendship.