Saunaplant #5: Plum

Plum (Prunus salicina) As the national flower of Taiwan, the plum blossom blooms while winter is still making threats. Our Plum hat is for those who show up before the season tells them to.
The blossom's five petals represent the 5 Blessings: old age, wealth, health, love of virtue, and a natural death. Blooming while the winter air still bites makes it an emblem of perseverance, earning its place among the "Three Friends of Winter" alongside 'pine' and 'bamboo.' Each plan represents a distinct virtue: 

Each plant represents a distinct virtue:
Pine: Symbolizes endurance and loyalty remaining evergreen year-round.
Bamboo: Symbolizes resilience and flexibility as it bends with the wind without breaking.
Plum: Symbolizes courage and hope as its blossoms are the first to emerge in the late winter snow