Why Bonsai plants are considered inauspicious

[muffin_99]

Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that chinese people do not display the Bonsai plant inside their home. Is this true. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon
In my opinion, Bonsai or the art of Bonsai cultivation originated from Japan rather than in China.
This would largely explain why, you do not see Chinese people displaying them.
Another reason is because, many rich Chinese do not have the time to tend to these plants as some of them need lots of attention i.e. trimming of leaves and even reforming them by using metal strips to twist and turn the trunks.
Many of the older Chinese, or those who have free time or love to cultivate bonsai plants would tend to them.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/15/00 4:56:05 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that chinese
people do not display the
Bonsai plant inside their
home. Is this true. Thanks.