Mini Buddha's hand bonsai trees priced at half a million VND attract customers.

TPO - Besides peach blossoms, kumquats, and apricot blossoms, Buddha's hand bonsai has become a novel choice in the Tet ornamental plant market. Prices range from a few hundred thousand to several million dong; mini versions priced at 500,000–700,000 dong are favored by many families for home decoration.

For a long time, the Buddha's hand fruit has been a familiar addition to the traditional five-fruit platter during Tet (Vietnamese New Year) in many families. The fruit resembles the hand of Buddha, symbolizing protection, safeguarding, and bringing good fortune.

In the past, people often chose large, beautiful Buddha's hand fruits to offer to their ancestors' altars. However, in recent years, gardeners have become creative, incorporating Buddha's hand fruits into bonsai, opening up a new and exciting hobby of growing ornamental plants.

To create a beautiful Buddha's hand bonsai, growers must care for the tree for a long time, meticulously shaping and pruning it to maintain its natural beauty while also possessing artistic value. Bonsai trees with many fruits, evenly distributed, and a balanced shape are highly valued by enthusiasts.

Unlike traditional bonsai, Buddha's hand bonsai possesses both aesthetic value and a delicate fragrance. The distinctive aroma of the Buddha's hand fruit creates a sense of purity, adding warmth to the atmosphere during the Lunar New Year.

As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the demand for Buddha's hand bonsai trees increases. Nguyen Thanh Son, a small trader from Dong Anh commune, Hanoi , said that the Buddha's hand trees are brought from Dac So, a village known for its Buddha's hand cultivation. The number of customers seeking this type of tree has surged due to its novelty and feng shui significance.

Buddha's hand bonsai trees come in a wide range of prices, from a few hundred thousand to several million dong, depending on size, shape, and the number of fruits. Miniature trees, often chosen by families to decorate their living rooms or work desks, range in price from 500,000 to 700,000 dong per pot.

Many families choose to place Buddha's hand bonsai trees in their living rooms or near their altars, hoping for good fortune in the new year. The gentle fragrance of the fruit also creates a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere in the living space.

The emergence of Buddha's hand bonsai demonstrates a trend towards combining tradition and creativity in the culture of cultivating ornamental plants during Tet (Lunar New Year). While previously Buddha's hand fruit mainly appeared in ceremonial offerings, now this fruit has become a highly decorative art form.

In modern life, as many Tet customs are gradually changing, the appearance of Buddha's hand bonsai is seen as a way to refresh tradition, making Vietnamese Tet richer while still preserving the national cultural identity.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/phat-thu-bonsai-mini-gia-nua-trieu-hut-khach-post1820859.tpo