HYDRANGEA: From Malaysia, its Chinese name is xiu qiu hua. Considered auspicious for its impressive pink to almost red flowers. Keep in a cool, bright place. About $38. |
ZAMIOCULCA: From Taiwan, its name is jing qian shu or gold tree. Its shiny, angular leaves arereminiscent of Chinese-style gold ingots, hence its auspicious associations. Keep indoors and water when soil is dry. $8 to $268. |