A type of flower with a stem like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, is sought after for Tet.

TPO - Magnolia and rhododendron flowers appearing at the Tet flower and ornamental plant market in Vinh City (Nghe An) make many people fascinated by the unique beauty of these flowers.

Video: Magnolia and rhododendron flowers worth millions of dong are sought after for Tet

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet holiday photo 1

In addition to traditional Tet trees and flowers such as peach, kumquat, apricot..., this year, Mr. Ho Trong Nghia (residing in Quang Trung ward, Vinh city) imported more than 200 magnolia branches from China to sell for Tet. "This is the first time I brought magnolia to sell for Tet but I didn't expect it to be so popular. So far, I have sold more than half of the magnolia flowers," Mr. Nghia shared.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 2

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 3

Magnolia is a woody plant, consisting of a main trunk and many branches with flower buds. When not in bloom, the tree has thin branches like dry firewood. When blooming, the flowers will have large, thick petals. According to beliefs, magnolia flowers are not only a symbol of luck and fortune, but also a wish for prosperity and happiness in the new year.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 4

According to Mr. Nghia, when planting magnolia , you should place the tree in a place with light, do not need to water much, just 3-4 times/week is enough, by Tet the tree will bloom densely. From the time the magnolia buds until it blooms is one month. Once the flowers bloom, they are still very durable, can be enjoyed until the full moon of January.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 5

Magnolia flowers usually come in two varieties: white with a hint of purple-pink and completely purple-pink, sold for between 500,000 VND and 5 million VND per tree depending on size.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 6

For branches, the price ranges from 100 - 200 thousand VND/branch.

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A magnolia tree is listed for sale.

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With its strange beauty and fragrant scent, this flower quickly attracts customers and is in high demand.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 9

Besides magnolias, azaleas are also sought after by many people during Tet.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 10

Along with peach and apricot blossoms, this year, Mr. Tran Quang Minh (residing in Nam Dinh province) imported 70 azalea trees to Vinh City to sell for Tet. “I brought the goods to Vinh on the 18th of the 12th lunar month. Since then, I have sold more than 30 azalea trees. Azaleas are sold at prices ranging from 600,000 VND to several million VND per tree depending on the size,” said Mr. Minh.

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 11

Flowers with stems like dry firewood, priced at millions of dong, are sought after for Tet, photo 12

Rhododendron flowers symbolize prosperity and good luck. Every time Tet comes, this type of flower is preferred by many people to display in their homes.

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