Huang Xuqi: Planter who amazes the world with flowers
2024-06-25 14:06:47
By Yan Wanqin, Yichang International Communication Studio
Huang Xuqi, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, left her job in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province last year to join her husband in his family business: operating Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot. Since then, she has become an expert flower farmer in Wen'an Town.
Huang Xuqi, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, left her job in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province last year to join her husband in his family business: operating Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot. Since then, she has become an expert flower farmer in Wen'an Town.
Huang Xuqi. Photo from Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot.
May Day holiday visitors were drawn to the hydrangea wall in Wen'an Town, Zhijiang City, a part of Yichang City. Designed by Huang and her team, spraying water onto the wall created a stunning picture with a rainbow.
The hydrangea wall in Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot.
Huang hopes that the flowers from her hometown can spread their fragrance nationwide and make a lasting impression globally.
In April of this year, the 2024 World Garden Show inaugurated its first branch show in Wuhan City, Hubei Province in Central China.
The World Garden Show is an international flower exhibition that incorporates conferences, exhibitions, and garden shows. It has been held annually in Haining City, Zhejiang Province since 2018.
Huang and her team at the Wuhan Venue of the 2024 World Garden Show. Photo by Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot.
With the hard work of Huang's team, the Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot made its debut at the event. Looking back, Huang felt a great sense of achievement: "Our company sent a team of eight people to the exhibition. After two weeks of effort, we flawlessly completed the design and construction."
A landscape display by Huang's team at the Wuhan Venue of the 2024 World Garden Show, captured in this photo from Tongxin Flower Sea Scenic Spot.
Huang believes this is just the first step in a long and challenging journey.
Before taking over the business, Huang thought flower planting was simply about watering, fertilizing, and reaping rewards each season. However, in her first year back home, Huang encountered a challenge.
Traditional outdoor flower planting is highly susceptible to pests, diseases, and natural disasters, resulting in unstable flower production. To ensure the company's growth, a stable supply of flowers has become a significant obstacle.
To address this, Huang and her team decided to upgrade their facilities in early 2024. They built greenhouses equipped with automated temperature control systems to minimize labor while maintaining production volume. Additionally, they hired agricultural technicians to enhance flower quality.
More than half of the greenhouse construction is now complete.
When asked about her hobbies, Huang used to enjoy music and flowers, but now her focus is solely on flowers.
If Huang were to describe herself with a flower, she would choose the African daisy. Like the daisy, she is not afraid of difficulties or obstacles and will grow and bloom brightly in the future.
The 2024 FIBA 3x3 Zhijiang Challenger took place in Zhijiang on May 25. The hydrangeas used for decoration at the event were sourced from Huang's company. Once again, hydrangeas from Zhijiang have gained international recognition.
