Bouvardia Flowers

Bouvardia Flowers have been grouped under Rubiaceae. They are good to use as accent flowers in bouquets.

Bouvardia Flower Meaning and Symbolism

The name ‘Bouvardia’ is after Dr. Charles Bouvard, who was Louis XIII’s physician and Royal Gardens’ superintendent. These flowers stand for Enthusiasm.

Bouvardia Flower Facts

They are clustered, star shaped flowers on tubular stems.
Bouvardia flowers are available in the following colors,
White
Salmon
Red
Pink
They come in soft shades and are very feminine and dainty in appearance.
They have a mild scent.
Modern Bouvardia flowers are called as
Royal Katty
Albatross
Pink Luck
They can be obtained any time of the year.
They can live in a vase for little more than a week.
They cannot thrive in cold conditions.
They lose water quick and so must not be without water.

Name: Bouvardia, as is commonly known..
Description: Bouvardia are certainly not common flowers. If you study them closely‚ you find loose
                        clusters of tubular starlet flowers fringed with leaves and carried on tall stalks.
Origin: Mexico.
Colour: Pinks and red as well as white.

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Anthurium Flowers

Anthurium flowers are brightly colored red flowers of the Araceae family. They are mainly found in the tropical areas.

Anthurium Flower Meaning and Symbolism

The Greek meaning of the word ‘Anthurium’ is ‘Tail Flower.’ The heart-shaped open flower has gained the symbolism of Hospitality. They are mainly gifted to relatives and friends.

Anthurium Flower Facts

The other names of the Anthurium flowers (due to their color and shape) are:
Painted Tongue
Tail Flowers
Flamingo Flowers
Boy Flowers
Painter’s Palette
The red flower of the plant is actually the Spathe, which is modified waxy leaf. The actual flowers of this plant are tiny red ones at the spike’s base.
These flowers can be obtained in the following color shades,
Red
White
Pink
They are foliage plants.
The different varieties of Anthurium plants include,
Palmate Leafed
Flowering
Pendulous
Velvet Leafed
Hanging Basket
Anthurium flowers stay fresh for a long time. They can stay in a vase for about two to three weeks.

Care and Handling
The Anthurium flowers should not be stored in cool temperatures or refrigerated.
They need daily misting.
Once in five days, you need to cut off ½ inch of the stems and soak the flower heads for about two hours.

Name: Flamingo flower, as is commonly known..
Description: Their unmistakable glossy heart-shaped flower bract
Origin: South America
Colour: Reds‚ pinks‚ white‚ lilac‚ green and chocolate brown.

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