According to The Star, the Year of the Tiger is approaching, and many Chinese families are decorating their houses with bright flowers and plants in preparation. Flower blossoms, according to Chinese culture, represent expansion and usher in prosperity and abundance.
Lee Mei Kuan, 29, the assistant manager of a plant nursery in Kuala Lumpur, has stocked up on over 30 popular plants for the Lunar New Year. Lucky bamboo, orchids, pussy willow, and money plant, according to Lee, are some of her nursery's best-selling plants.
The top five trending plants for the Year of the Tiger, including Pussy willow, Lime tree, succulent, twisted bamboo and chrysanthemum. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)
"People are in great spirits and anxious to enjoy the Year of the Tiger in a more relaxed manner since that our government has loosened the Chinese New Year SOP, especially with larger reunion dinners and house visits allowed."
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During an interview in Kuala Lumpur, Lee remarked, "Many people are coming out to buy some of their favorite festive plants to ensure their house is decked out for the approaching festival." Pots in various colors, ornament plant trimmings such as tassels, and plastic miniature lanterns are also in demand, according to her.
She's also witnessed a rise in the popularity of indoor plants, particularly among younger clients.
"Alocasia, cyrtosperma, monstera, and caladium are some of the more popular plants, despite their higher prices. "Perhaps they enjoy these plants because they're trendy on social media," said Lee, who has noticed a 50 percent spike in sales of auspicious Chinese New Year plants since January 1.
The top five trending plants for the Year of the Tiger, including Pussy willow, Lime tree, succulent, twisted bamboo and chrysanthemum.
