Chinese rose in the house: special signs. Is the Chinese rose a flower of death or a symbol of female beauty? What does the hibiscus flower mean?
Hibiscus, also called "Chinese rose", is quite common among floriculture lovers and gardeners. The plant has many varieties different types, and caring for it is easy. What is important is that this plant is resistant to weather changes, and if you take care of shelter for the winter, the hibiscus will be able to withstand thirty-degree frosts.
Hibiscus can be annual or perennial. It can grow as one flower, or as a huge bush. In nature, specimens were found twenty meters high and five meters wide. Many species, and there are about three hundred of them, are characterized by a long flowering period. The first flowers appear early spring and can last until autumn. Therefore, the attention of most novice gardeners is focused on the Chinese rose. After all, care, by and large, comes down to providing sunlight and timely watering, and this bush gives beauty all summer long.
There are many different superstitions about the Chinese rose. In European culture they are entirely negative. IN eastern countries Hibiscus is revered and proud of. They say both good and bad about hibiscus, but first of all it is worth understanding the most ominous superstition. “Flower of Death” is the popular name given to the Chinese rose. But why?
It is believed that hibiscus at home feeds on human energy.
- Some say that the plant absorbs only negative energy.
- Others claim that it absorbs all a person's strength. Supporters of this theory vouch that when the owner of the flower, exhausted from its influence, dies, the hibiscus blooms profusely and unusually beautifully. This is explained by the fact that after the death of a person, the plant begins to emit all the energy that was stolen from the owner.
- Still others, on the contrary, claim that a Chinese rose in the house spreads negative energy, sows irritation and anger throughout the home and even attracts serious illnesses, the consequence of which is death. It is believed that hibiscus has its strongest effect during flowering. It is at this time that the plant has its greatest strength.
Pay attention to whether you have enough vitality, do you get up sluggish in the morning, do you feel sleepy all day long, do you have enough tolerance, or can you flare up in a situation that is absolutely not predisposing to this - perhaps this beautiful flower has already wrapped itself around you with its energy threads.
Life would be full of fear associated with this plant, because it blooms for quite a long period of time, but there is another opinion about the “deadly influence” of hibiscus. It is believed that one should be afraid of death only if the plant blooms at the wrong time. For example, if hibiscus always bloomed in the spring, but flowers suddenly appeared in the middle of winter, this is a sign, go to the doctors. You should be wary of blackened leaves; in this case, the disease can overtake not only the owner of the house, but also his loved ones.
Chinese rose signs and superstitions
Signs about the Chinese rose in the house are very contradictory, especially for women. On the one hand, it is believed that the owner of the hibiscus becomes more attractive to men. On the other hand, they say that the relationship will not last long. It seems like the plant attracts male energy, then sucks it out and drives the man out in order to attract a new “victim”.
There are contradictory signs for married couple. Why you can’t keep hibiscus at home - it is often used to cast spells and spells to disrupt the lives of spouses. But, if you do not take into account the evil intent of others, this flower can not only improve relationships in the family, it can revive passion and arouse new strong love feelings.
In southern countries, where hibiscus grows in its natural environment, it is believed that this plant is a family flower.In China, hibiscus blooms for a wedding.
In India, a Chinese rose is given to the bride and her hair and dress are decorated with flowers - as it is a symbol of innocence.
In Brazil, hibiscus is presented to newlyweds as a symbol of childbirth.
The flower has the energy of movement - promotes rapid recovery and stimulates the desire for creativity. Perhaps this is why the Chinese rose can be found in many hospitals and schools.
Is it possible to plant a flower in the garden
Hibiscus came to us from afar, and our climate is not very suitable for it. But, thanks to breeders, varieties have been developed that are suitable for our latitudes. These specimens do not exceed three meters in height and can withstand frosts of up to 30 degrees.
Of course, in order to survive the winter, the plant will need to be helped - either by covering it well or bringing it into the house - after all, it’s rare that a winter in Russia goes by without the temperature dropping below thirty degrees.
There are several types of hibiscus that can be grown here, but the principle of care is the same for all. First, you need to choose suitable place. The plant must be protected from bright sun. There should also be no threat strong winds. Secondly, the soil should be quite loose and nutritious. Required timely watering as the earth dries out.
Different species have their own care requirements. And a kind of pruning, and weeding, and mulching. But any species requires insulation for the winter, so don’t forget to try in the fall.
Chinese rose can be grown from seeds and cuttings. It is better to sow seeds in mid-winter. Do not forget to spray future bushes in a timely manner. They can be planted in open ground only when the threat of frost has passed.
When cutting, you need to remove almost all the leaves from the shoot and place it in water. When fairly long roots appear, you can plant the hibiscus in a pot with peat, from where you can transplant the bush into open ground when the plant gets stronger.
And don’t forget, young plants do not tolerate frosts so well, so insulation measures will have to be thought out especially carefully in the first year.
Is it possible to keep a Chinese rose at home?
Doubts arise whether it is possible to keep a Chinese rose at home, because hibiscus is called the flower of death. Let's think about it. Most people are accustomed to seeing the reasons for everything from the outside, and not from the inside.
For example, if others treat a person with hostility, this person will believe that he simply lives among bad and harmful people. And he won’t even pay attention to his actions, which may provoke such behavior. Same with plants.
If the flower began to fade, and the owner fell ill, of course, they will consider that the cause of the disease was a “harmful” flower. Meanwhile, it has long been known that it is humans who influence the environment.
If there is a good, kind atmosphere in the house, then the plants will also feel good. If you constantly hear swearing, there is tension and irritation, the residents of this house will feel bad, and this applies not only to people, but also to plants and animals.The same can be said about hibiscus. Yes, he is often blamed for the owner’s illnesses. However, experts say that any plant absorbs the negativity that blows around. Naturally, this is not good for the flowers. Have you ever noticed that people who are sick with something become more irritable and conflict-ridden?
Even alone, a sick person will find something bad: either the weather is bad, or there are thieves in the government, or the neighbors are suspicious, and modern television does not add optimism. So the plants absorb all this dirt, gradually withering. So it’s really worth paying attention to house flowers, because they can be an indicator of the atmosphere in the house, and therefore the health of the household.
Moreover, we should not forget that every plant can help us. For example, it is believed that the Chinese rose helps to gain willpower and get rid of laziness, increases the desire to achieve a goal, and also develops creative abilities.
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, hibiscus also promotes closer relationships between a man and a woman, including strengthening marriage. To enhance the influence of the flower in this regard, it is recommended to place it in the bedroom next to the bed.
Flower care rules
Hibiscus needs light; in the shade it will shed its leaves. But direct sunlight is harmful to the leaves, yellowish spots will appear - burns. It is better to place the pot on a southern or eastern window sill, covering the window with tulle to diffuse the sun's rays.
Watering should be sufficient, but not excessive. Dry soil should not be allowed, but water should not stand. If top layer dried out by about three centimeters, it’s time to water. Ideal option- use drip irrigation.
Hibiscus loves moisture, so you need to spray the plant periodically. It is better to do this in the morning so that excess water evaporates during the day. To moisturize, you can place glasses of water around the flower.Like any plant, the Chinese rose needs fertilizer. Feed the flower a couple of times a month. This is especially important during the period of bud formation and flowering.
To make the flower grow more luxuriantly, you need to prune it in the spring. Be sure to remove dried and bare branches. And cut healthy ones by half. Trimmed healthy cuttings can be used for propagation.
In many countries of the world it is well known that the amazing beautiful plant- hibiscus. It has many varieties and names - hibiscus, red mallow, red rose, Jamaican rose, Chinese rose, Syrian rose (ketmia), rosean, red sorrel, okra, kenaf, rose of Sharon, red rose of Sudan, mallow of Venice, flower of love.. .
The birthplace of hibiscus is considered Southeast Asia, but they grow freely in both Africa and America. In America, they form entire thickets, lushly covered with flowers, in wet floodplain meadows. Because of their great love for moisture, they are called “swamp mallow.”
Hibiscus - “flower of love” and health
According to Feng Shui, hibiscus is a plant of the Fire element. It is believed that it strengthens marriages and helps to establish contacts in business. Blooming hibiscus fills the house with vigor and helps cope with depression.
Even in the recent past, dye was made from hibiscus flowers in China, leaves and stems were used to make ropes and ropes, and medicinal properties roots, leaves and flowers of hibiscus are repeatedly mentioned in treatises on folk medicine.
Hibiscus is also good for health. Tea made from hibiscus flowers and hibiscus flowers themselves have many beneficial health effects.
Chinese hibiscus cleanses and improves indoor air well, and also has a very life-giving effect on weak plants - next to it, sick plants come to life, become stronger and grow.
"Princess Earrings"
Hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia. Its five petals symbolize the five commandments of Islam. The flower is revered not only by Muslim Malays, but also by pagan Dayaks, Chinese, and Hindus. And in Hawaii, hibiscus is considered national plant. They call it a flower there beautiful women. Local beauties often decorate themselves with it bright colors, which contrast very effectively with their black locks - one can imagine how this sight attracts the eyes of temperamental Hawaiians. In Brazil, the hibiscus dissectata grows, called “princess earrings.” It has split petals and a long peduncle on which it sways gracefully, truly reminiscent of an exquisite earring. Hibiscus flowers are also called the “flower of love” and are woven into wedding wreaths in India.
Hibiscus in the places where they grow serve not only decorative purposes. Okra is grown as a vegetable herb. This is also a hibiscus. Young leaves and shoots of hibiscus are eaten as vegetables. Seeds, leaves, fruits, roots are used in medicine. The seeds are used to make necklaces. The flowers are used to make black hair dye and purple dye for... food industry. Dried hibiscus petals are brewed as tea.
Indoor hibiscus
Hibiscus grows in open ground in the Caucasus, Moldova, southern Ukraine, Crimea, Kuban. There is evidence that it can withstand temperatures down to -10 °C even in snowless winters. In more northern regions, it is covered for the winter or put in the basement, on cold veranda. In colder places, hibiscus can only grow in rooms. Already at the beginning of the 18th century. hibiscus decorated botanical gardens Europe, captivating visitors with its lush flowering. Having seen such a miracle, who wouldn’t want to have it at home? And to this day it is one of the most beloved and widespread indoor plants.
It is a strongly branching shrub or tree 2-4.5 m high. The leaves are dark green, shiny, elongated oval or elongated ovate, jagged along the edge, large (up to 15 cm), located alternately on the stem. The flowers are large (from 8 to 16 cm in diameter), five-petaled, with varying degrees of doubleness. The stamens fused into a tube protrude strongly, giving some piquancy - especially not to terry ones, but simple flowers. The color spectrum is the most diverse, except for blue and black. The hibiscus flower stays on the stem for only one day, but in its place more and more new buds open, delighting us with their flowering for several months.
Healing properties of hibiscus
In folk medicine, hibiscus flowers are used as an anticonvulsant, bactericidal, diuretic, and choleretic agent. For cuts, they are used to stop bleeding. Lotions made from soaked flowers treat skin inflammation and weeping eczema.
Fresh leaves and flowers, ground into a homogeneous mass, are applied to boils, abscesses, swellings of endemic mumps (mumps) and even to malignant tumors. It's also very effective remedy to get rid of juvenile acne.
Hibiscus flowers contain large number fruit acids, and due to the content of ascorbic and citric acid Hibiscus tea helps a lot with elevated temperature. At the same time, there is no oxalic acid in this drink, so it can be consumed if you are prone to the formation of kidney stones.
A drink made from hibiscus flowers relieves nervous tension, helps to resist neuropsychic overload and overcome chronic fatigue. Hibiscus tea is especially recommended to reduce the effects of hangover.
Temperature. Chinese hibiscus is quite heat-loving houseplant. In summer it should be kept at 20-25 °C, and in winter - 15-20 °C. Minimum permissible temperature V winter time 13 °C.
Lighting. Chinese rose is a light-loving indoor plant. Prefers bright, but diffused light, with a small amount of sunlight. In winter, hibiscus needs a fairly bright room. East or west windows - best place for him. And on the south window in the hottest hours of the day you will need shading from direct sunlight.
Watering. From spring until autumn, hibiscus needs abundant watering. The soil should be moist all the time. In winter, watering is moderate. Avoid drying out the earthen ball or over-watering it. Never water your hibiscus with cold water!
Fertilizer. From April to August, every three weeks, the Chinese rose is fed with special fertilizers for flowering plants.
Air humidity. Hibiscus needs regular spraying.
Transfer. Chinese roses are replanted in March-April.
Soil composition: 1 part peat soil; Part 1 leaf soil; Part 1 turf land; 1 part sand.
After replanting, the indoor plant is pruned, and in the summer, if desired and necessary, you can pinch it repeatedly. The dishes for Chinese roses are preferably spacious. In the spring, the hibiscus is shortened, and then transplanted into a larger pot (if necessary) and into fresh soil.
Reproduction. Hibiscus propagates by cuttings. It is best to root them in July-August. Green cut apical cuttings with 2-3 internodes, plant them in pots and cover with jars. After a month, the cuttings take root. In spring, young plants are transplanted into large pots with a nutrient mixture consisting of turf (4 parts), leaf (3 parts) soil, humus (1 part) and river sand(1 part). To prevent young plants from stretching and developing side shoots, they are cut off. Flower buds are mainly formed on shoots of the 3rd-4th branching order, so pinching and pruning of the main and lateral shoots begins when they reach 8-10 cm in length. From the moment of pruning and pinching to flowering, 3-3.5 months pass.
When the earthen ball dries out or is over-watered, the hibiscus leaves wither and turn yellow, and buds and flowers may also fall off.
During flowering and budding, hibiscus should not be moved, rotated or rearranged, as this will lead to the flowers and buds falling off.
The beginning of hibiscus flowering is accelerated by pruning it. In mid-spring, you should cut off all dried, lost leaves and elongated shoots. Healthy shoots need to be shortened by a third of the length or by half.
Cannot be kept at home, very common. It is associated primarily with signs and beliefs, and not with any specific facts. Some call this plant bloody: they say that it is fueled by negative energy and causes unpleasant emotions. This is explained by the fact that hibiscus grows well in the corridors of hospitals and clinics, where many people suffer.
In fact, in hospitals, Chinese roses take root well, most likely because in the spacious halls there are large windows a lot of light penetrates, and hibiscus is a very light-loving plant.
There is also a belief that hibiscus begins to bloom beautifully when it anticipates someone's death. This myth is easy to refute: for many lovers of indoor plants, the Chinese rose blooms for several years, and no one during this time. At proper care flowers appear on the plant all year round.
Sensitive people call hibiscus a source of fear and melancholy, but most likely their feelings are associated with the strengthened opinion that the Chinese rose is dangerous.
There are also opposites. Thus, it is believed that hibiscus can attract love into the home: single women are often advised to grow this plant. The Chinese rose is responsible for passion and passionate relationships; it can return the former to spouses who have lived together for many years.
To believe or not to believe this is a person’s choice. But there are studies that prove that signs work only because a person believes in them: growing hibiscus at home and fearing its insidiousness, you can constantly monitor misfortunes and blame the plant for every misfortune.
Growing hibiscus at home
And from the point of view of botany and floriculture, growing hibiscus at home is a pleasure. This is very unpretentious plant, which grows well in the light and does not require frequent watering. And if you spray it every day and trim it periodically, an amazingly beautiful tree will grow. The main advantage of the Chinese rose is its incredibly beautiful flowers. They do not last long - about two days, but new buds appear constantly with proper care.
Hibiscus also has a few disadvantages: the plant can grow quite large, so you need to find a place to place it. These are quite expensive indoor flowers: even a small cutting can cost several hundred rubles. In addition, the Chinese rose is often exposed to pests.
Chinese rose or hibiscus is a fairly well-known and popular indoor plant, despite the fact that various names have been attributed to it since ancient times. mystical properties. Many signs and superstitions are associated with hibiscus, but it also has beneficial properties.
Did you know? The red Hibiscus flower is on the coat of arms of Malaysia, and in its capital there is a beautiful Hibiscus Park, where more than 2 thousand specimens of the plant grow.
Description of hibiscus
Hibiscus, or Chinese rose, belongs to the family Malvaceae. There are more than two hundred species in nature of this plant. Hibiscus is mainly distributed in South and Western Asia, China, the islands of Polynesia and other regions with a tropical climate. Hibiscus flowers are bright, elegant, large (can reach the size of a football), the leaves are curly, petiolate, and the fruits are five-leaf capsules with seeds. Some species differ significantly in shape, color, size of the plant itself and the flower. Hibiscus can be presented in life form shrub, subshrub, herbaceous plant, and even trees. For today, except garden species hibiscus, there are about five hundred varieties and forms of the plant. Hibiscus blooms from April to October. The lifespan of this plant is at least twenty years.
Interesting fact!In the city of Suva on the island. Fiji holds the Hibiscus Festival every year, which lasts a week, and the festival program includes various concerts, talent shows, parades, and circus shows.
Bad omens associated with hibiscus
There are many bad omens why you should not keep a Chinese rose at home, but people only believe in them Eastern Europe, and in all other countries there are no complaints about the plant.
Here are some of the signs:
Important!Feng Shui teachings say that hibiscus preserves feelings, strengthens marriage and rekindles fading passion. It is recommended to place hibiscus with red and red flowers in the spouses’ bedroom. pink flowers. According to Feng Shui, Chinese rose with white flowers helps to renew qi energy, which is closely related to human health, and it is recommended to grow it for those people who have difficulty finding contact with others, as it helps to be self-confident and express their emotions and feelings.
Useful properties of hibiscus
Hibiscus is rich in vitamin C, fruit acids, and flavonoids.
Chinese rose has the following beneficial properties:
The beauty and benefits of hibiscus will delight you for many years.
Also called hibiscus, it belongs to the Malvaceae family and has about 200 species. It mainly grows on the islands and is also found in America. This flower has many names: okra, Venice mallow, hibiscus, hibiscus, red sorrel, rose of Sharon. U different nations and the idea of the plant is different. In India, hibiscus is woven into Haiti as a symbol. female beauty, in Malaysia it is the national flower, so girls decorate their hair with it. But in some countries there is a belief that the Chinese rose is the flower of death.
Already in the 18th century, European botanical gardens were decorated with hibiscus. Exotic view of flowers different shades with a golden thread of fused stamens cannot help but attract attention. Terry, semi-double and simple flowers can reach a diameter of up to 16 cm. Even in a photo, a Chinese rose looks wonderful, and seeing it at least once up close, it’s impossible not to fall in love. That is why many flower growers cannot deny themselves the weakness of having this wonderful plant at home.
At home, hibiscus can grow up to two meters in height and live for 30 years. At good conditions lighting, the Chinese rose will delight you with flowering almost all year round. Flower of Death - it received this name because of its rich red color, reminiscent of blood, although there are other shades: white, purple, yellow, pink, but not only black and blue.
Particularly impressionable people do not dare to keep a plant at home, because the blooming burnet flower, as hibiscus is also called, predicts the imminent death of a relative or loved one. The Chinese rose is the flower of death, this is exactly the conclusion that can be drawn by studying the signs associated with it. Of course, if every flowering was associated with the death of a person, then there would be no people left on earth, because the plant blooms very profusely. Suspicion is only aroused at the wrong time; they promise imminent disaster. If a hibiscus drops its leaves for no apparent reason, then most likely one of the household members is seriously ill, even if there are no obvious signs of illness.
It is impossible to say for sure that the Chinese rose is the flower of death, because there may also be simple coincidences. And the fact that the plant has dropped its leaves does not portend misfortune; perhaps the conditions for caring for the hibiscus have simply not been met. On the other hand, the flower has both good and bad qualities. For unmarried girl he will attract a lot of gentlemen, but family happiness won’t help, that’s why it’s also called “husband buster.” There will always be quarrels and scandals in the family; the husband may leave home.
The Chinese rose is very ambiguous. Signs are not all true and may not come true, but still, if there are any concerns, it is better to abandon this beautiful and very exotic plant. Every indoor flower has an impact on the room in which it is located, and especially on the people around it. You need to understand that not all plants are positive and useful; among them there are “vampires”, harbingers of disease, misfortune and even death. For this reason, the choice of green pets should be approached with caution.