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<h2>This is pussy willow</h2>
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<p>Pussy willows are a specific type of willow trees that produce soft, furry flower clusters, also known as <b>catkins</b>.</p>
<p>These catkins are&nbsp;often covered in fine, silvery hairs that <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shuncy.com/article/why-is-it-called-pussy-willow">resemble</a> tiny, fluffy kittens&#8217; paws or soft kitten fur, which is how the plant got its playful name.</p>
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<h2>We often see pussy willows used in arrangements, bouquets, and decorations around the home or office, particularly during Lunar New Year. </p>
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<p>In Chinese culture, people appreciate the symbolic meanings of plants, and pussy willow is no exception.</p>
<p>The fluffy catkins of the pussy willow <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/15/chinese-new-year-8-flowers-and-plants-that-will-bring-you-luck-and-prosperity-7302864/"><b>symbolise</b></a><b> growth, prosperity, and the coming of spring</b>, making them a common decoration during the festive season.</p>
<p>People display them in homes, businesses, and public spaces to usher<b>&nbsp;good luck and positive energy</b> during Chinese New Year celebrations.</p>
<p>The catkins are usually white or grey in colour, however, sometimes florists dye them in various pops of colour, such as red, yellow, orange, and fuchsia.</p>
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<h2>In some Chinese beliefs, willow trees, including pussy willow, are associated with the idea of eternal life</h2>
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<p><b>Their branches are flexible and bend without breaking, suggesting resilience and longevity.</b></p>
<p>Pussy willows can also last a long time, making them excellent choices as houseplants even after Chinese New Year is over.</p>
<p>So, the pussy willow in Chinese culture isn&#8217;t just a plant; it&#8217;s a symbol intertwined with cultural values and hopes for a prosperous future.&nbsp;It is used to usher in positive energy and signify the start of a new cycle.</p>
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<p>Forget about bedtime stories; plants have their own way of whispering in the dark, which involves a unique exchange of gases.</p>
<p>Picture this: While you&#8217;re tucked away in bed, dreaming of adventures (or struggling with nightmares), your leafy friends in the garden are releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) into the night air.</p>
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<p>During the day, plants are the heroes of <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture-online/case-studies/2023/feb/it-true-plants-release-co2-during-night-and-i-should-not-have-one-my-room#:~:text=You%20are%20correct%2C%20plants%20do,release%20CO2%20during%20the%20day.&amp;text=This%20is%20a%20part%20of,undertake%20a%20process%20called%20photosynthesis.">the photosynthesis story</a>. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, providing us with the fresh air we breathe. But when night falls, the tables turn.</p>
<p>Plants switch to respiration mode after dark.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s their time to breathe out and release a bit of carbon dioxide.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s also essential to distinguish between carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO), the latter of which is often referred to as the &#8220;silent killer&#8221; gas. Unlike carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas produced by incomplete combustion processes.</p>
<p>Coming back to CO2, while humans and animals do exhale a more significant amount of CO2, it&#8217;s well within safe limits.</p>
<p>Indoor spaces with poor ventilation can sometimes accumulate higher levels of CO2, but the overall impact on our health is minimal when proper ventilation is maintained.</p>
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