Orchids and Feng Shui

[catttan]

Do you wonder why we see phalaenopsis being placed in strategic positions in homes and offices, even by non-orchid fanciers? Well it has to do with the Chinese belief in Feng Shui where certain elements that bring luck and good fortune are placed strategically in harmony with buildings and architectural designs.
But what has that to do with phalaenopsis? Well the Chinese name for phal is 'butterfly ( or moth ) flower, and in Cantonese the first syllable for this sounds like 'Fu' meaning wealth and riches. So well-placed phal, particularly the reds, pinks, and yellows would bring good fortune.
In Hong Kong where Feng Shui governs every aspect of life and especially in business, phalaenopsis are in great demand esp during the Chinese New Year.Great quantities of phals are produced in South China and Taiwan for the New Year market.Last year I was in Hong Kong and was intrigued by the large amount of phals that were on sale for the New Year.
Other symbols of good fortune for the New Year are mandarin oranges and kumquats( sounds like 'gold' in Chinese) and also pussy willows and pink peach blossoms( signifying spring and new growth and hope).

I'm posting some pics of phals and and kumquats for sale by street vendors and florists.

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

Well, I always believe that plants enhances one's environment. I really like/admire homes that have gardens or at least plants that are well-take cared of.

[tunari]

I read some books about feng shui ,but I never practice it.
The phals and kumquats that you show us are amazing !
I am sure the feng-shui principles are every whereare easy to apply with such wonders about.
In any case certainly, life is beautiful with them!
And ...... I remember to read again my books with feng shui ! Way not ?
Thanks Yew Sung!
Ruxandra

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Very impressive and another reason to have orchids in the house!! Thanks for the informaiton, Yew Sung.

cheers,
BD

[walingwaling]

nice pix and thanks for the info!

[Rence]

Well, most people in the Philippines would like to grow orchids ( being good luck)

In some parts of the country , Cymbidium finlaysonianum , Dendrobium anosmum Dendrobium aphyllum aka Dendrobium pierardii are regarded as " good luck plants" or some sort of charm to ward off evil spirit

[catttan]

Thanks Rence for the information.Isn't it lucky I have the anosmumand the finlaysonianum. Haha.
The Chinese have been growing Cym ensifolium in their gardens for more than 2000 years for its fragrance and the positive energy that it brings. Indeed Confucius said, (the old Sage seemed to have said everything about everything) , " Nothing smells more fragrant than the 'lan' (Chinese name for the Cym ensifolium)."

[Cjcorner]

Thanks Rence for the information.Isn't it lucky I have the anosmumand the finlaysonianum. Haha.
The Chinese have been growing Cym ensifolium in their gardens for more than 2000 years for its fragrance and the positive energy that it brings. Indeed Confucius said, (the old Sage seemed to have said everything about everything) , " Nothing smells more fragrant than the 'lan' (Chinese name for the Cym ensifolium)."

I was just thinking...i've got the anosmum, now for the other two! lol Great minds think alike. And now that I have feng shui orchid knowledge I'll have to get another dozen. lol Thanks all...

[Rence]

Thanks Rence for the information.Isn't it lucky I have the anosmumand the finlaysonianum. Haha.
The Chinese have been growing Cym ensifolium in their gardens for more than 2000 years for its fragrance and the positive energy that it brings. Indeed Confucius said, (the old Sage seemed to have said everything about everything) , " Nothing smells more fragrant than the 'lan' (Chinese name for the Cym ensifolium)."

Thanks! Even non- Chinese believe that orchids brings good luck and in some native Philippine tribes they even worship orchids !

This episode was aired last February 23, 2008 on GMA channel 7 a local Philippine television

I was one of the chef cooking different orchid dishes!!! hehehe
Here is the link:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Orchids - Video - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

[catttan]

Thanks to everyone for reading the post on phal and feng shui.