Curiosity in human minds makes people want to know more about everything that surrounds them, big or small, regular or extraordinary. For some, flowers hold an inextricable hold on them which makes them wonder about everything related to them – how do they survive, how do they take birth, where do they get their beautiful hues from and what craft shapes their delicate stems and fluffy pollens?! Online flower delivery is a thriving business and many of us avail of this service. To make your next flower shopping expedition more interesting, here are some interesting facts about flowers that have been dug up by some curious, flower lovers!
A tip about tulips
– Tulips have been favourites of professional flower sellers, as well as homemakers, who want to pretty up their patio and dining table vases. It is said that in 1600s, this flower was considered a symbol of immortality and love. There are instances when people in Holland paid more for these flowers than they paid for gold!
A top a sturdy branch – Bamboo, that bendy plant that we see growing so often in all parts of the world and which has so many manufacturing and medicinal values, also has a soft side. All species of bamboo bloom one every few years. And when a species of bamboo is blooming, all plants belonging to that specie will have blooms at the same time, everywhere!
Of bloom and re-birth
– Lotus has several medicinal properties. It has been widely used by royalty and even the Gods, apparently! Considered a divine flower in certain parts of Asia, the Egyptians were the first to look upon this lovely swamp habitant with reverence as they can remain dormant in the water for many years and then bloom again. The Egyptians considered this to be a sign of resurrection and even included a few lotus blooms with their mummified dead.
Walking with sun –
Sunflowers did not get their name just because of their bright, cheerful yellow colour. They, in fact, are worshippers of the sun and face the sun at all times. That means the face of a sunflower will move from east to west as it follows sunlight.
A beautiful end
– Agave is a plant that closely resembles cacti. The plant lives for many years and during its lifetime never has a single bloom. After living for so many years, it finally has just one bloom. When that one flower has bloomed, the plant dies. Thus comes to a beautiful end to the life of a plant!
More a fruit than a flower!– Roses, considered the king of flowers by many due to its widespread popularity, thanks to the several varieties and fragrances they occur in, are scientifically proven to be a close relative of fruits such as raspberries, peaches, plums and apples!
Flowers are the most natural and cheerful way of expressing your warmth and love to a person. They are popular with most people all around the world and are excellent gifting choices throughout the year!
