China Economic Network, January 20 (Reporter Gaoyuan) The Spring Festival is approaching, and the flower market in Beijing has ushered in the most lively sales peak season of the year. On January 19, the reporter visited the Liangxiang Flower Market located in Fangshan District, Beijing. The scene was crowded with crowds and bustling, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year was everywhere.

Liangxiang Flower Market, Fangshan District, Beijing, citizens purchase flowers. Photo by Gao Yuan, reporter of China Economic Net

Walking into the flower market, the colorful sea of ​​flowers instantly came into view. All kinds of flowers are competing for beauty and are carefully placed by merchants, which has attracted many citizens to stop and choose. Every merchant is crowded with customers, and the inquiry, selection and bargaining are heard one after another, and the market is booming.

The picture shows flower varieties such as Phalaenopsis sold by a certain merchant. Photo by Gao Yuan, reporter of China Economic Net

Citizens stopped in front of flowers to purchase. Photo by Gao Yuan, reporter of China Economic Net

Among many flowers, Phalaenopsis stands out and becomes a star product in the market. In the flower hall, nearly half of the merchants sell Phalaenopsis, which are rich in varieties and varied in specifications, with prices ranging from dozens of yuan to hundreds of yuan. The merchants have also launched the "Single Purchase and Available" package. The average price of one is around 30 yuan. You can choose Phalaenopsis of different colors and then choose the right pot to plant it, which can meet the needs of different consumers. Ms. Li, who is choosing Phalaenopsis, told reporters: "Buy a few pots of Phalaenopsis during the Chinese New Year and place them at home. It is both beautiful and meaningful. It feels like the New Year atmosphere is strong all of a sudden."

Merchants are explaining the precautions for flower cultivation to customers. Photo by Gao Yuan, reporter of China Economic Net

As people's living standards improve, New Year's flowers have become an indispensable part of the Spring Festival. They not only symbolize festiveness and harvest, but also add a strong sense of ritual to the New Year. In addition to Phalaenopsis, many varieties such as Anthracene, Narcissus, Cymbidium, North American Holly, Kumquat, etc. have also appeared one after another, adding more choices to the festival market.

Liangxiang Flower Market, Fangshan District, Beijing, citizens buy flowers. Photo by Gao Yuan, reporter of China Economic Net

The flowers purchased by merchants are packing for customers. Photo by Gao Yuan, a reporter from China Economic Net

According to statistics, the national flower planting area is about 1.5 million hectares and more than 5 million employees. my country has become the world's largest flower producer. As the Spring Festival approaches, the popularity of the flower market continues to rise. Basins of beautiful flowers not only decorate people's lives, but also bring good expectations to the new year. The popularity of the New Year flower market has stimulated the development of the flower industry and injected vitality into economic development.