Experienced artists can even get the plant to grow in various distorted shapes, such as peacocks, elephants or even teapots. It is said that many wealthy families in southern China at one time or another tried their hand at narcissus sculpture, intending to make New Year gifts to present to the emperor.
經驗豐富的切雕師傅，還能根據花頭走勢，切去葉芽一緣的平行脈，使葉片生長失去平衡而卷曲成型。