With Chinese New Year approaching, sales of moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, a popular choice for holiday decor, are soaring. At the Baolai Horticultural Moth Orchid Plantation in Rugao, preparations for the sales rush are in full swing.

The base boasts over 50 varieties and 80,000 moth orchids. Growers are diligently potting, shaping, and hydrating the plants to ensure they are in top condition for the market.

Growers at the Baolai Horticultural Moth Orchid Plantation work to ensure the moth orchids are in top condition for the peak sales season. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

Named for its butterfly-like appearance, the moth orchid symbolizes "happiness arriving" and embodies concepts such as beauty, elegance, good fortune, and prosperity. These orchids are widely regarded as essential elements in both home decor and garden landscaping projects.

In recent years, the city of Rugao has actively promoted the cultivation of specialty flowers among local farmers. This initiative is part of a strategy to foster a "beautiful economy", which not only boosts agricultural development but also increases farmers' incomes and contributes to the vitalization of rural communities.