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Chinese New Year preparations for the Year of the Water Tiger have begun at nurseries islandwide with the arrival of auspicious plants. Check out some auspicious plants you can pick up for your home for the Tiger Year.

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Why are some plants and flowers more prized than others during Chinese New Year? The Straits Times looks at eight festive plants deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

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