Whether it is a "money" tree, cherry blossoms, or sweet olive plumes, plants and flowers all signify the blossoming of the New Year. This is an area of strong visual impact and cultural significance for the visitors.
Seven of the most significant flowers are described below.
Kumquat Tree (金钱树)
Kumquat tree
This is a play on word. In Chinese the kumquat is called "jin qian ju". The word "jin" rhymes with the Chinese word for gold, "qian" means money and the word "ju" rhymes with the Chinese word for luck. The tiny green leaves of this plant symbolize wealth as the word "lu" (green) rhymes with the Chinese word for wealth. Finally the shape of the small oranges are a symbol of unity and perfection.
Tangerine(盆桔):
Tangerine tree
It is considered as a lucky plant because in Chinese "tangerine" has the same pronunciation with "lucky partials". Tangerine tree cultivated in a pot becomes a must for people to furnish their homes during Spring Festival.