This family's words are also true, but they also vividly describe the characteristics of ancient literati who "regard calamus as life". There is even a folk saying that there is no literati without calamus. It can be seen that scholars have had calamus plots since ancient times.
In their eyes, Acorus calamus is not only a weed by the stream, but also a necessary study on the desk, symbolizing their unyielding "literati integrity".
In fact, the scientific name of Acorus calamus is also known as White Acorus calamus and Tibetan Acorus calamus. Perennial with stout rhizomes. Basal leaves are sword-shaped, with prominent midvein, basal leaf sheaths folded and membranous edges. Born in swamps, streams or rice fields.
According to the Notes of Qing Dynasty, there was a unofficial history in the Republic of China. According to records, there are two kinds of plants: the big one and the small one. The big one is three or four feet long, with a strong smell and leaves ridged like swords. It is customary to hang leaves on the door at noon. Herbal medicine is called white calamus, also called mud calamus. The small one is more than a foot high, with slender leaves and no ribs. It is called Acorus calamus, also known as Acorus gramineus, potted with tiles and placed on the desk for viewing. The thinnest leaves are only three or four inches long. Roots can be used as medicine, and one inch and nine knots are good.
Acorus calamus has been loved by literati since ancient times. Wen Zhenheng, the great-grandson of Wen Zhiming, a great painter in the Ming Dynasty, once listed Acorus calamus as one of the four famous flowers alongside orchids, chrysanthemums and daffodils in the chronicle.
People also personify Acorus calamus and set April 14 of the lunar calendar as its birthday. "April 14, Acorus calamus' birthday, prune its roots and leaves, and store seawater to nourish it, and it will be green, easy to grow and especially beautiful. "Acorus calamus has been an important ornamental plant and bonsai plant in China for thousands of years because of its divinity and high ornamental value.
Scholars like to present a pot of calamus in the study because calamus: "Endure bitter cold, be indifferent, Wu Qingquan, couple Baishi." This coincides with their personal views.
Su Shi, a famous writer and gourmet in the Song Dynasty, personally went to Ya Dan to collect hundreds of marble vortex stones to raise calamus, and wrote poems for the elderly in Chuici Hall, which left a great impression on the elderly. In the middle of the basin, the sun and the mountains and seas are paired. Next year, the roots of Acorus calamus will be inseparable. If there are flat peaches, you can still stay in the evening. It can be seen that literati and calamus have been accompanied since ancient times.
To say the most wanted bonsai of calamus, there are calamus all over the ground, but it is hard to meet. It is better to do it yourself and make a unique Acorus gramineus.
The planting of Acorus gramineus is recorded in many books. Zhou's "Planting Art Must Be Used": "Acorus calamus, first planted on the round stone, moved on the good stone, again and again, although fine but not _. Gao Minglian's "Eight Notes on Respect for Life": "There is a piece of Kunshi Pucao in the cottage, marked with glistening flowers, with a profit of one foot and thirty-four. Dozens of Sichuan stones are made, red and white, green and green, and they are raised with clear springs every day. It is called the treasure of lent. . "
There are also many kinds of secret recipes for planting calamus among the people. For example, Zhang Zai in the Ming Dynasty wrote in his "Night Sailing Boat" that sprinkling mouse excrement on it can improve the "weak and yellow" situation of Acorus gramineus. As for whether this method is good or not, I haven't practiced it and won't comment. After all, "I think it's an armchair strategist. I don't know if it must be done."
One of the great joys of life is that Acorus calamus is always with you, whether in the morning or evening, whether it is windy or rainy.