The Year of the Rat began on January 25th in 2020.  This is called the Lunar or Chinese New Year.

The rat represents wealth, surplus and fertility.

This is truly a festive time, often celebrated with fireworks and dragons.  Flowers and plants used in your festivities should represent all good things in life.

One favorite is the Lucky Bamboo.  Bamboo represents health, happiness and strength.  When it is shaped in a circle, it represents the figure “8” which is very lucky in many Oriental cultures and it represents wealth and prosperity.

Here are some other plants and what they represent:

• Peony:  Prosperity, peace, femininity and charisma

• Narcissus:  Wealth, prosperity, luck and fortune as well as a lovely scent.

• Water Lily:  Rebirth, luck, peace, enlightenment and a lovely scent.

• Peach Blossom:  Romance, growth, long life

• Azalea:  Harmony and balance in life

• Orchid:  Fertility, wealth, beauty and luck

Happy New Year to all!