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MENTAL MODEL · M10623

Orange Becomes Trifoliate

Orange Becomes Trifoliate
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

An orange tree grown south of the Huai River produces oranges (sweet), but when moved north of the Huai River, it becomes a trifoliate orange (bitter). The leaves are similar, but the taste is different. This is due to the difference in water and soil.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Environmental dependence. Do not blindly copy "best practices" (such as the Silicon Valley model). The same seed (system/talent), when placed in different soil (culture/market), may produce completely different fruits.

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The same thing performs differently in different environments, emphasizing the decisive role of environment or soil on the outcome; copying best practices must consider adaptability.

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