Vietnamese Kalanchoe Blooms After Five Years, Sparking Plant Trend

A mother in Vietnam tended a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (trường thọ) for five years, allowing the plant to grow naturally with winding stems and vibrant orange‑red flowers. The unusual, unpruned shape attracted widespread attention on social media, prompting many users to admire the natural form and consider buying similar long‑grown specimens.

Separately, Vietnamese gardening enthusiasts highlighted three ornamental plants noted for striking variegated foliage: a mutated New Zealand Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa 'Variegata') with creamy‑yellow and deep‑green leaf margins, the golden‑leaf Euonymus fortunei (hoàng kim cẩm thạch), and a third unnamed foliage plant. Posts described their visual appeal, cultural symbolism, and basic care requirements such as ample sunlight and well‑draining soil.