除菊花外，展区内还首次展出了部分桂花，使得整个展区花香四溢。菊花和桂花的组合景观以及近千株 月季花，共同营造出双市花竞秋的效果。 自育小菊花期将持续至11月上旬 记者9月29日获悉，国家植物园第四届菊花展近日开幕，数万株菊花与月季、桂花等，织就一幅秋日盛 景。今年，国家植物园首次推出大立菊剖面科普展示，将一个球体的大立菊从中间一分为二，向公众呈 现大立菊内部的绑扎技术。 "菊海凝珠"自育小菊展区，集中展示了国家植物园近年来选育的具有自主知识产权的菊花新品种百余 个、1500余株。自育新品种花色丰富，瓣型、花型多样，不同品种分别具有耐寒、耐旱、芳香等特点。 自育小菊自然花期自9月下旬陆续开放至11月上旬，不同品种接连绽放，整体观赏期可达50日。 独本菊将提前在国庆节开放 本届菊花展重点打造3个主要展区，核心展区、"雅韵凝香"精品菊展区与"菊海凝珠"自育小菊展区。 核心展区位于科普馆西侧，占地8000平方米，集中展示了24个品种的2万余株小菊。通过传统的葫芦元 素与多姿多彩的菊花相结合，借菊花盛放之景，打造充满吉祥寓意与文化内涵的视觉盛宴。 核心展区东北侧布置了葫芦造型的菊花以及塔菊、悬崖菊、大立菊、龙菊、球菊、 ...

Core Insights - The tropical plant market has seen explosive growth, becoming a popular trend among younger generations, particularly post-90s and post-00s demographics [2][3] - The pricing dynamics of tropical plants are closely tied to supply and demand, with significant price fluctuations observed over time [19][27] Group 1: Market Trends - Since 2021, tropical plants have become one of the most sought-after items among younger consumers, following pets and trendy collectibles [2] - The sales of tropical plants on platforms like Taobao have increased for three consecutive years, with specific plants like the deer horn fern selling over 500,000 units during the 618 shopping festival [3][19] - The market for tropical plants is characterized by rapid price changes, where initial high prices can drop significantly within a year due to increased supply and competition [14][19] Group 2: Business Evolution - The founder of Lucong, known as "Old Yan," transitioned from a traditional retail model to a wholesale and then to a cultivation model, reflecting the changing dynamics of the market [9][27] - The shift from importing tropical plants to domestic cultivation has allowed for lower prices and increased availability, with many growers now entering the market [16][19] - The business model has evolved to focus on online sales, with traditional markets struggling to adapt to the new trends in consumer preferences [12][19] Group 3: Consumer Behavior - The consumer base for tropical plants has shifted, with a notable increase in younger male buyers, indicating a change in the demographic profile of plant enthusiasts [21] - Many consumers approach plant care with a mindset similar to pet ownership, seeking emotional fulfillment and stress relief through plant cultivation [21][23] - The deer horn fern has gained popularity as a decorative item, often referred to as a "living painting," appealing to consumers looking for aesthetic home decor [21][27]