Plants are gaining popularity as pets are declining. Aloe vera is most searched plant in multiple states. Golden pothos and snake plant are top-sellers. Peace lily and basil are popular flowering choices
Carnations symbolize remembrance and motherhood, especially pink ones. Orchids are commonly used in funeral arrangements and sympathy gifts. Lilies represent hope and peace in funeral arrangements. Gladioli honor both life and strength during grief
Roses symbolise love and friendship, with June birth month flowers. Tulips represent rebirth and new beginnings, native to Central Asia. Daffodils bloom early spring, symbolising hope and new beginnings. Hyacinths feature starry blooms and wonderful fragrance
Singapore Botanical Gardens features 1,000+ orchid species and 2,000 hybrids. Brooklyn Botanic Garden spans 52 acres with Sakura Matsuri festival. Lloyd's Botanical Garden in India contains 150 species of cacti. Kirstenbosch in South Africa showcases biodiverse flora since 1900s. Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech combines French cubism with Moroccan architecture
Blue-flowered orchids are artificial, created by injecting patented blue dye. Less than 10% of flowers achieve blue spectrum on color wheel. Blue-flowered phalaenopsis first introduced in 2011. Blue-dyed orchids require more water and direct sunlight
Start with light stem and distorted cross for basic shape. Create perspective using ellipse distortions and radial lines. Add petals following perspective with arcs and serrated tips. Shade disk with spiral rays and petals with perspective rays. Finalize with darker stem and subtle shading of petals