Indifferent, beautiful, noble and virtuous. "Who are these five words describing? That is the gentleman-like orchid in Confuciuss "Zhilan is born in a deep valley, and does not lose its fragrance because there is no one there."
China is a big country of orchids, and there are more than 35,000 varieties of orchids in China. Common ones include fresh spider plants, noble phalaenopsis, graceful violets, majestic clivias, and indifferent primulas, etc. There are countless varieties. Its fresh and elegant fragrance, hard and soft leaves, and dignified and elegant charm have always been respected and loved by people. Together with plum, chrysanthemum, and bamboo, it is called the Four Gentlemen. Throughout the ages, there have been countless poems describing and admiring orchids.
Orchid was once the favorite of ancient literati. It is a species with a long history and has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. According to historical records: the earliest history of orchid cultivation was in the Spring and Autumn Period. In ancient times, there were hundreds of poets and poets who praised the beauty of orchids in their words, such as: "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion", "Ying Orchid"... One of them is "The temperament is as beautiful as an orchid", It is used to describe peoples elegance and refinement, and this sentence also illustrates the nobility of the orchids temperament.
Orchids are extremely difficult plants to grow. The soil requirements for growing orchids are extremely high. You need to be very sure when planting. More, less, looser or tighter will affect the growth of orchids. Secondly, orchids also like dark places. They are as delicate as a newborn baby and cannot withstand the blazing sun. Orchids have many uses. It can be eaten, used medicinally, and can also be used to freshen the air... In addition to these, this "gentleman among flowers" often entered the delivery room in ancient times! Speaking of why it often entered the delivery room, there is one more thing to mention. The function is to promote birth. Haha, I can't believe it. It is said that if a woman encounters difficulty in giving birth, the doctor will go to the pot of orchids and place them next to the woman. The mother smelled the fragrance of orchids like a bug crawling out of hell, and miraculously survived.
Why do so many people love orchids so much? It turns out that they like not only the fragrance of orchids, but also find a noble quality in orchids. You see, orchids are not eye-catching, but they are But it dedicated the fragrance to people, and when you noticed it, the fragrance disappeared quietly. It never deliberately showed off itself, but dedicated itself silently. This is not like in real life.Some people? Around us, there are many people who are devoting themselves silently like orchids, like sanitation workers. Their profession is very ordinary, but they are doing extraordinary things in this ordinary position. It is they who keep things clean and tidy. The urban scenery is dedicated to people. Isn't this a reflection of the spirit of the orchid? I praise the orchid and its faint fragrance, but I also praise its spirit of not showing off itself but dedicating its fragrance to people. A burst of floral fragrance floats from the tip of my nose. It is not as pure as the lotus, it is not as delicate as the rose, and it does not have the fragrance of the lily, but it is the most beautiful in my heart. It is the "indifferent, beautiful, noble, virtuous gentleman among flowers"——orchid!
