Many families grow laurel trees as ornamental plants because the flowers have a unique fragrance and are easy to grow. The tree also has feng shui significance.

In Greek mythology, the laurel wreath symbolizes victory. Therefore, many people plant laurel trees with faith in success. So do you know how to plant and care for plants to bring the best feng shui? Let’s follow along.

What is a laurel tree?

Origin and meaning of the laurel tree

The laurel tree is a tree belonging to the Camphor family (Lauraceae), with the scientific name Laurus nobilis L. , the tree is known to originate from the Mediterranean region in Eastern Europe. Currently, laurel trees are present in many parts of the world, including the South of our country, with the meaning of decorative ornamental plants.

Feng shui meaning

Many people plant laurel trees with the hope that the tree will  bring success on the path of fame and career, and bring money to the homeowner . Besides, the tree also has the ability  to ward off evil spirits, demons and bad luck  in life, bringing luck to the family.

The laurel tree also has  a fragrant scent that will help family members relax and relieve worries  in life. Growing laurel trees in the house is also a way to  pray for peace and success  for children and grandchildren in the house.

Characteristics and classification of laurel trees

The laurel tree has a straight, light yellow trunk, 2 – 6m tall , belongs to the Orange family and originates from Asian countries. Bay leaves are long, oval-shaped and grow alternately along the stem. Bay laurel has white, slightly yellowish, fragrant flowers that grow from the leaf axils and bloom all year round. The fruit of the tree is green, has small spots when young and gradually turns orange to red when ripe.

There are currently 3 commonly grown types of laurel :

• Large leaf laurel
• Small bay laurel leaves
• Laurel stem twisted

Effects of laurel

Effects on health

In Oriental medicine, the laurel tree is a plant with a bitter, spicy and warm taste, so it is useful in eliminating inflammation, anesthetics , and also helps treat rheumatism , diarrhea, bone and joint pain, and insect bites. external insect bites,…

Beauty effects

Not only is it good for health, laurel trees are also suitable as ornamental plants in the garden, or as bonsai trees to decorate desks and study tables. Blooming laurel flowers will have a fragrant scent, creating excitement for many people.

How to plant and care for laurel plants

Like any plant, if you want it to be green and grow, you must know how to take care of it. So what are the techniques for planting and caring for laurel trees? Please continue to follow the article.

How to grow laurel plants at home

There are 4 common methods to grow laurel trees: Sowing seeds, branching, grafting, and cuttings . However, the most used method to grow feng shui laurel plants is eye grafting.

First, choose a healthy mother plant, free of pests and diseases.

• Branch cutting: Growers must  choose branches that are not too old and have flowered once or twice .
• Cuttings: The appropriate time to take cuttings is from June to August. You should choose branches with brown or gray bark and use biological stimulants to make it easier for the tree to root.
• Sowing seeds: This method is rarely applied due to the low germination rate.
• Grafting eyes:  Rootstocks must  grow straight, free of deformities and pests,  especially must not let grafted eyes get dirty or bruised. Then separate the grafted eye of the appropriate size for grafting.

How to care for laurel plants

• After a while, observing that the plant is less fresh or has many baby roots emerging from the ground is a sign that the soil is barren and has run out of nutrients for the plant, so you should change the soil or change the pot by removing 1/3 of the soil. old and add new soil to the tree.
• If you want the tree to grow well, you must fertilize it, and the laurel tree is no exception. It is necessary  to fertilize every 2 months , the amount of fertilizer is appropriate for different types of large and small plants, but you must ensure that the fertilizer contains potassium during the plant’s growth period so that the plant becomes stronger. When fertilizing, you must water to reduce heat. Soak the fertilizer in water and then water it at the base of the tree.
• In order for the plant to bloom continuously and have many flowers  , it must be watered regularly . This plant prefers environments with high humidity , so you must ensure enough water for the plant. Plants like light light, light intensity is not too high, suitable in the morning or evening, so when you grow indoors, you  should bring the plant out to dry in the sun  to best absorb the sunlight.
• Once the tree has matured, it should  be pruned once a month in the rainy season and once every 2 months in the dry season  to keep the tree neat and in beautiful shape. In particular, trees are very susceptible to insect attacks, so pay attention to treating the tree too!

Notes when planting and caring for laurel plants

• The ideal temperature for the feng shui laurel tree to live and stabilize is from  23 – 39 degrees Celsius . If the temperature is too low, the plant will have difficulty growing and the plant will die if the temperature is less than 0 degrees Celsius.
• Soil is the main component that determines the survival of the plant. You should choose  well-drained and fertile soil with  a pH ranging from 5 – 7 . Choose planting soil according to the formula:  Alluvial soil, coconut fiber, rice husk humus, manure according to the formula 2:1:1:1.