On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the vibrant annual flowers that once brought joy and color to homes begin to wither. As people celebrate the Lantern Festival, many are left wondering what to do with their now-dying plants. Experts suggest that throwing them away isn't the only option. With proper pruning and care, some flowers can be transformed into beautiful bonsai, allowing them to bloom again in the following year.
This phenomenon has become more common in recent years. On the eve of the Spring Festival, Liu Yuan from Jiangbei Milan received a potted orange tree as a gift. The small fruit hanging on the branches was a symbol of happiness. However, after the Lantern Festival, the oranges dried up, leaving only tangled leaves. It became an eyesore, prompting her to throw the plant away. Community cleaners reported that in recent days, corridors and trash bins have been filled with discarded annual flowers.
Mr. Ding, who spends thousands of yuan each year on these flowers, also faced the same dilemma this year. After the festival, he threw the flowers along with his regular garbage. “It's really wasteful,†he said. “It adds unnecessary burden to waste management. Everyone should think about how to handle these flowers more responsibly.â€
To address this issue, some property management offices have started collecting used annual flowers. For example, staff from the Jinbao Property Management Office in Jiangpan Garden visited residents’ homes, offering to help carry the flowers down. “If you have any annual flowers to dispose of, we can take them for you,†they told residents. In addition to setting up designated collection points, the community also invited volunteers to assist on-site.
Residents welcomed the initiative. Mr. Yang, living on the eighth floor of a building without an elevator, found it difficult to move his large orange tree. He had previously paid someone to carry it up, but moving it again would be inconvenient. When he heard about the on-site collection, he contacted the property management, and soon the staff and volunteers arrived to help. “I didn’t expect such thoughtful service,†he said, relieved of the burden.
This year’s campaign has collected over 100 pots of annual flowers, mostly oranges. The designated recycling area, covering more than 20 square meters, is already full. According to reports, the flowers will be sorted by type and soil. Nutritious parts like flower buds and pots will be reused, while lower-value sludge will be sent to landfills.
Luo Weiyuan, an expert in bonsai art from the Municipal Bureau of Landscape Architecture, shared his insights on environmentally friendly disposal. Not all annual flowers need to be thrown away. Some, like orchids, can be pruned and kept. If the roots and stems are healthy, they can be repotted and placed in sunny spots. With proper care, they can bloom again next year. “It’s a shame to throw them away,†Luo said.
He also emphasized the importance of separating flowers, pots, and soil. Healthy plants can be transplanted into community green areas, promoting environmental sustainability. Reusable pots can be saved for next year, and the soil can be used to enrich public gardens. By taking these steps, people can reduce waste and make better use of resources.
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