Ask and Answer Flower Questions Archive - Mar 2007

By Pansy: Red roses are the color of choice on Valentine's Day.

By Robert: Sand-drying can be used to dry a wide variety of flowers, such as roses, tulips, dahlias, marigolds and snapdragons. For more delicate flowers like lilies, try another preservation technique, such as pressing. Gerbera daisies, chrysanthemums, roses, and tulips are great candidates for the microwave flower drying technique, a process that will preserve their color and structure better than air drying does.

By Rah: Why african tulip flowers are usually found on the top of the trees?

By Garry:African Tulips produce terminal clusters of beautiful blooms held above the foliage appearing in upturned whorls at the branch tips. A few at a time, the buds of the lowest tier bend outward and open into large bell-shaped orange-red flowers with a yellow border on the petals and four brown-anthered stamens in the center.

By Danielle:How many types of purple flowers are there?

By Webmaster: Purple is the color of spirituality, nobility and wealth. Purple flowers bloom in a variety of tones ranging from the regal jewel purple wild flowers to the washed out pale purple cone flower. lisianthus statice caspia (sea lavendar) purple roses larkspur dendrobium orchids tulips campanula balloon flower and some other flowers are purple rainbow aster purple spray aster daisy mums liatris iris waxflower

By Seline: Give some the information on red roses?

By Salle: Red roses are the color of choice on Valentine's Day.

Red roses according to the American Rose Society, are the modern day expression of the sender's love and respect. This has not always been the case.

In Greek mythology, the red rose represents desire and passion when Aphrodite spills drops of blood onto a white rose while trying to help her wounded lover, Adonis. Throughout ancient Christendom, the red rose symbolizes the blood and agony of the crucifixion of Jesus. In ancient Persian mythology, a nightingale's self-inflicted breast wound turns a white rose red, changing colors because of the bird's egocentricity. And if the petals fall from a fresh cut red rose in an English garden...

By Buna: What are the flowers grown in floriculture?

By Garry:Anthuriums, Tulips, lilies, gladioli, gerberas, iris, amaryllis, hyacinths, zantedeschias, carnations and several other varieties are grown according to the latest European technology, with plants germinated and cultured in a protected environment in fully-equipped laboratories.

By Rachel:Is rose flower antibacterial?

By Webmaster: Yes, Rose flower is antibacterial.

It is also Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Astringent, Blood Tonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Kidney Tonic, Laxative, Nutritive, Sedative, Tonic.

When used Internally has properties used for Amenorrhea, Anger, Anxiety, Catarrh, Colic, Depression, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Exhaustion, Frequent Urination, High Cholesterol, Tonsillitis, Vertigo.

By Michelle:Is Jasmine flower antibacterial?

By Webmaster: Yes, Jasmine flower antibacterial. In Chinese medicine Jasmine flowers are known to “cool“ the blood and have a strong antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-tumor properties. Because they cool the blood they help with reducing a fever or cooling an overheated person (from the sun).

Jasmine has astringent properties which aids in treating inflamed eyes and skin, and as a gargle to relieve sore throats and mouth ulcers.

Jasmine is used in aromatherapy to calm the emotions, and as an aphrodisiac. It is a valuable remedy in cases of depression because is produces a feeling of confidence , optimism and euphoria. It revitalizes and restores the balance of energy.

Jasmine is used in teas, herbal bathes, skin creams, soaps and potpourri. It is also used as a decorative touch to special dishes.

By Andy:How to prune the Hibiscus?

By Salle: Left unpruned, all hibiscus soon become shapeless and messy, and their flowers fewer, smaller and duller.

Thoroughly clean a pair of sharp by-pass pruning shears. Soak the cutting surfaces in a disinfectant, such as a 10 percent solution of household bleach in water or Physan 20 for 10 minutes.

Take a good look at the plant to be pruned. Because the new growth will start below any cut you make, you want to plan accordingly. Cutting a few inches off the top is usually not a good idea, as the new growth sprouting off the end of the existing branch will not look quite right.

Instead, plan to cut most branches back by about 1/3 or even more, always leaving at least 2-3 nodes (bumps on the stems where leaves once grew) on each branch. The new growth that emerges will be strong and will blend in with the rest of the plant.

Choose a long or out of proportion branch to start with. Look about 1/3 of the way down the branch until you find a leaf node (eye) that is facing the direction you want the new branch to grow. Up or out is usually better than down or inward facing.

Make the cut just above the eye that you located, leaving about 1/4" of wood between the eye and the cut.

If your pruners are sharp, the cut will be smooth and not strip the wood or bark from the stem. Try to avoid doing so if possible.

Move on to the next branch and repeat. Hibiscus are very resilient and will actually grow better after this treatment, so do not hesitate to make those cuts.

Take a final look, as it is still possible to cut the pruned branches even further back if that appears desirable for shaping purposes.

By Gyuri: Is it a benefit of presenting the flowers?

By Salle:The flowers are presented to the loved ones and by that there produces an emotional bonding between and giver and the receiver. There does not arise the question of benefit in giving flowers.

If it is given for a benefit, it clearly states the selfish motive of the giver.

By Danielle:Are the conditions in Illnois proper for growing gerberas?

By Webmaster: Gerberas are the natives of Africa to Madagascar, tropical Asia and South America.They need tropical type of climate.

We do not think that Gerberas can be grown in Illinois, as they need tropical type of climate.

By Mariana: What can be presented as birthday flowers?

By Garry:Any bright colored flowers, or the flowers of person's interest can be presented.

By Sudhakar: How many species of Roses are there?

By Salle: It is still unclear about the types of Roses. But it is believed that there are 100-150 species of Roses till now.

By Desiree:Are there any Dwarf Conifers?

By Webmaster: There are some Dwarf conifers, like Pinus mugo 'Mops', will attain no more than 3 feet in height and width in 50 years.

By Hans: What are the species Jasminum polyanthum also called ?

By Garry: Jasminum polyanthum are also called as Pink jasmines.

By Becky:What can be done to the jasmine plants during their growth?

By Salle: With age, the sprawling tendrils are inclined to twine around each other until the plant becomes more of a shrub than a filigreed vine, if not thinned out every two to three years.

Each plant can grow 10 to 20 feet tall, dependent on the height of its vertical support.Without vertical support, it creates a 3 to 4 foot dense thicket.

By Janet Hamilton: How are floral arrangements protected and do the hairspray help them?

By Salle: Spraying them with hairspay does not make them last longer.

The use of floral foam does make the floral arrangement last a few days but not longer days. Adding up of water to the floral foam whenever it gets dried up makes the floral arrangement last a few more days.

By Buna: What type of lilium is suitable for commercial purpose?

By webmaster:Easter Lily bulbs are suitable for commercial purpose.

By Ellen DeBruyn:Can we cultivate the Oxeye Daisy plant?

By Garry: Oxeye Daisy is a noxious weed. It is not even grazed by the cattle. It spreads in such a way that it does not allow the native species to grow. Though it is cultivated in some parts of the US, it is illegal to grow the species in some parts of the country. Therefore it is not advisable to grow the Oxeye Daisy plant?

By Frank: What are Hyacinths?

By Salle: Hyacinths are popular spring-flowering bulbs. Hyacinths are hardy, but they are often used as window or greenhouse plants. They are easy to grow and very satisfactory.

By Brown:When did the Sunflower become the state flower?

By Garry:The Sunflower became the state flower of Kansas in 1903?

By Sayal: How to protect tulip bulbs?

Answer By Garry: Tulips are vivacious perennial plants, i.e, they lose their outer parts but conserve the underground stems called bulbs. * For the propagation of new Tulip bulbs one should cut them and leave the stem and the leaves to dry off. * Usually this should be done before the Tulips dry off, approximately some three weeks after blooming. * After a month and a half of having cut the Tulip flowers, extract the bulbs and conserve in a cold, dry place. * A high temperature can ruin the Tulip bulb or result in poor quality in new plants. (These conditions are applicable to both types of cultivations, either in soil or in hydroponics).

By Andy: Why does a calathea roseo picta leaves have dry brown spots?Answer By Webmaster: Calathea roseo picta plant needs 60-70 degrees of heat. If the air is too dry, Calathea roseo picta develop dry brown spots on its leaves.

By Michelle: How to grow jasmines plant?

Answer By Brad: * Jasmines grow well in moist, well drained, sandy loam to clayey graden soil with moderate level of fertility. * Jasmine prefer full sun to partial shade and a warm site. * Jasmine bushes should be planted during June to November. * Jasmine Plant should be kept at least eight feet apart in order to save the later growth of the plant from jamming together. * Adding of leaf molds to the soil makes it better for the growth of the plant. * Mild fertilizer should be applied during spring. * Plenty of water should be given during summer. * Jasmine plants should be provided with full sunlight upto at least four hours a day.

By Ronald: Mention the flowers included in genus Gerberas?

Answer By Brock: The flowers included in genus gerberas are sunflowers, Asters, Daisies. They are distributed from Africa to Madagascar, tropical Asia and South America. Through hybridization, Gerberas are available in a massive array of colors.

By Hough: What are summer flowers?

By Garry: Summer flowers are those flowering plants, blooming in summer. Summer time is a time of brilliance and beauty with Summer Flowers in the garden. The season requires special care and attention for the maintanance of Summer Flower plants. For flower lovers, hearts beat faster in summertime. Summer is also peak season for buying bunches of cut summer flowers. It is best to plant containers in early summer.

By Sondra Howel: Where can I order a book with pictures of various floral designs?

By Webmaster: Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs. You can buy them at Amazon. Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs.You can also look at these books also The Complete Book of Floral Design and Wedding Bouquets: Over 300 Designs for Every Bride.