{"id":15817,"date":"2022-05-30T12:52:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T07:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=15817"},"modified":"2024-05-16T10:30:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T05:00:11","slug":"15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them","title":{"rendered":"15 Famous Flowers: What to Know about them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Violet\" >Violet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#African_Marigold\" >African Marigold\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Amaryllis\" >Amaryllis\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Daisy\" >Daisy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Phalaenopsis_Orchid\" >Phalaenopsis Orchid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Hydrangea\" >Hydrangea\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Bird_of_Paradise\" >Bird of Paradise\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Carnation\" >Carnation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Sunflower\" >Sunflower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Rose\" >Rose\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Gerbera\" >Gerbera\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Daffodil\" >Daffodil\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/15-famous-flowers-what-to-know-about-them\/#Calla_Lily\" >Calla Lily\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you love living in a concrete jungle or the natural one, you can not deny the beauty of flowers. They make everything seem brighter and better! While seeing flowers bloom in their natural habitat has its charm, we often have to settle for growing them in gardens, balconies, and vases. Nevertheless, they are stunning beyond words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To bring you one step closer to nature, we have come up with a list of 15 famous flowers and what to know about them. With a fun tiny trivia of facts about flowers, we suggest you dive in any time soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Violet\"><\/span><b>Violet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15820 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/violet-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"violet flowers\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/violet-flowers.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/violet-flowers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violets are one of the most popular flowers for indoor decor and are scientifically called Streptocarpus Saintpaulia. Since their natural habitat is the mountains, they prefer moderate temperatures for optimal growth. Check out some facts about flowers:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They come in several colours, ranging from red, white, blue, and pink<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The African Violet is on the verge of extinction (in the wild) due to deforestation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If given sufficient nutrition and care, the flower can live in your home for nearly 50 years\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are highly pet-friendly flowers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, they also don\u2019t mind being consumed by humans in their teas or alcoholic beverages (for decoration purposes)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"African_Marigold\"><\/span><b>African Marigold\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15821 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/African-Marigold.jpg\" alt=\"African marigold\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/African-Marigold.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/African-Marigold-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientifically known as Tagetes erecta, the African Marigold can be found all over the world. It is one of the most famous flowers due to its sun-like shape with petals layered on top of each other. Here are a few unknown facts about this flower:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly known as The Big Marigold\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the most famous flowers in Nepal and a cultural symbol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find this type of flower in a variety of hues- red, orange, yellow, and maroon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a symbolic flower used to celebrate the day of the dead in Mexico\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The African marigold contains several health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Baby\u2019s Breath\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15822 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Baby\u2019s-Breath-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Baby\u2019s Breath\u00a0\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Baby\u2019s-Breath-flowers.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Baby\u2019s-Breath-flowers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s favourite and one of the most used types of flowers is baby\u2019s breath. Though scientifically known as Gypsophila paniculata, this bloom is seen in almost every bouquet or basket arrangement. Some fun facts about this flower are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It grows to the height of three feet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is used in the production of photographic films\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby\u2019s breath also has several detergent properties and is found in shampoos and soaps too<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amaryllis\"><\/span><b>Amaryllis\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15823 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amaryllis.jpg\" alt=\"Amaryllis\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amaryllis.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amaryllis-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Amaryllis is one of the most popular flowers during the holiday seasons, especially at Christmas. Its scientific name is Hippeastrum, which gives off some hippy vibes. Read some more facts about this flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five types of flowers in the Amaryllis genus- are flowering, double flowering, small flowering, cybister, and trumpet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flower has Greek roots with its scientific name meaning Knight\u2019s Star\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The waxed bulbs can grow without any water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daisy\"><\/span><b>Daisy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15824 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daisy.jpg\" alt=\"Daisy\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daisy.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daisy-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a type of flower that can be found anywhere on the planet and can grow in dry and wet conditions. Though scientifically known as Bellis perennis, its common name is the cousin of the Sunflower. Here are some lesser-known facts about the Daisy flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name Daisy comes from \u2018Daes eage\u2019 in Old English, which means \u2018Days eyes\u2019 as they close their petals every evening and re-open in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of those famous flowers that look good in your garden and food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their medicinal properties help soothe coughs, reduce bleeding and relieve indigestion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flower is a symbol of purity, patience, loyalty, and innocence\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tulip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15825 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tulip.jpg\" alt=\"Tulip\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tulip.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tulip-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Netherlands is the hub of Tulips, it is a type of flower that comes in different sizes and colours. Scientifically called Tulipa, this world-famous flower is far more beautiful than shown in pictures. Check these fun facts about this flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europeans considered Tulips as the symbol of the Ottoman Empire\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is widely known as a symbol of spring\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland is the largest producer of this bloom\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word \u2018Tulip\u2019 is derived from the Persian word \u2018turban\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more than 35,000 varieties of Tulips ranging in colours, shapes, and sizes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phalaenopsis_Orchid\"><\/span><b>Phalaenopsis Orchid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15826 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phalaenopsis-Orchid.jpg\" alt=\"Phalaenopsis Orchid\" width=\"702\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phalaenopsis-Orchid.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phalaenopsis-Orchid-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phalaenopsis orchid is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/flowers\">famous flowers in Singapore<\/a> as they represent the family. Read some facts about this flower that has everyone\u2019s eye:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flower has been nicknamed the Moth orchid\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides growing in household pots, the plant grows naturally on trees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like you, your Phalaenopsis orchid can get sunburnt too if kept in direct sunlight for long\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrangea\"><\/span><b>Hydrangea\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15827 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hydrangea.jpg\" alt=\"hydrangea flowers\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hydrangea.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hydrangea-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of flower can be seen anywhere and everywhere. The Hydrangea arborescens is a bloom that grows in different colours based on the aluminium ions in the soil. Enrich yourself with some more facts about Hydrangeas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are about 70 to 75 species of this flower\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advised to not consume it since it is moderately poisonous\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are Madonna\u2019s least favourite flower\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believed that this famous flower is first discovered in Japan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bird_of_Paradise\"><\/span><b>Bird of Paradise\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15828 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bird-of-Paradise.jpg\" alt=\"Bird of Paradise\" width=\"702\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bird-of-Paradise.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bird-of-Paradise-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amongst all the types of flowers, none look like the bird of Paradise. While in the scientific world, it\u2019s called Strelitzia, its common name is Crane Flower, because it looks like the head of a crane. Dive into some fun facts about this flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It symbolic of freedom, paradise, and joy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the official flower for the 9th wedding anniversary celebrations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the largest species that can grow up to 30 feet <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a toxic flower, so it must be kept away from pets\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carnation\"><\/span><b>Carnation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15829 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Carnation.jpg\" alt=\"carnation flowers\" width=\"700\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Carnation.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Carnation-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had to make a list of popular flowers, carnations would be at the top of the list, for they are heavily used in bouquets and basket arrangements. Scientifically you can call them Dianthus Caryophyllus and see them in a wide spectrum of colours. Some unknown facts about carnations are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scientific name literally translates to flower of the gods or heavenly flower\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different hued carnations have different meanings, as white represents purity and pink represents gratitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite adding them as cut flowers in bouquets, you can garnish your salads with them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunflower\"><\/span><b>Sunflower<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15830 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sunflowers.jpg\" alt=\"sunflowers\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sunflowers.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sunflowers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular flowers, hands down is the sunflower. Its scientific name- Helianthus is just as radiant and beautiful as the flower. Check out these lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sunflowers\">facts about sunflowers<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each sunflower may contain around 1000 to 2000 seeds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The record of the tallest sunflower went up to 30 feet tall\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flower will always turn to the sun, and on cloudy days, they turn to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sunflower usually comes in yellow-golden but there are other hues too- orange, purple, and red\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rose\"><\/span><b>Rose\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15831 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Roses.jpg\" alt=\"Roses\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Roses.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Roses-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roses are the most famous flowers given as gifts to loved ones and romantic partners. They are commonly associated with love, passion, and romance, thus making them a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gifts\/valentines-day\">popular Valentine&#8217;s gift<\/a> choice. Here are some facts about roses you didn\u2019t know:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeologists discovered rose fossils dated back to 35 million years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rose petals can be consumed and used for garnishing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are one of the most common fragrances used in perfumes, body mists and soaps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each rose colour signifies a different meaning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gerbera\"><\/span><b>Gerbera\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15832 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Gerbera.jpg\" alt=\"Gerberas\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Gerbera.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Gerbera-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientifically known as Gerbera jamesonii and commonly called Transvaal Daisy, it is one of the most popular flowers due to its bright hues. Read a few unknown facts about everyone\u2019s favourite Gerberas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are available in every possible colour, except for blue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one flower is a cluster of hundreds of tiny individual flowers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are known to absorb harmful toxins in an indoor space and emit oxygen\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the birth month flower April\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daffodil\"><\/span><b>Daffodil\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15833 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daffodil.jpg\" alt=\"daffodil flowers\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daffodil.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Daffodil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daffodil, scientifically called Narcissi, is a staple flower for every avid gardener. They are also known for their bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Check out these facts about Daffodils:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In total there are about 13,000 different varieties of Daffodils\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct name for the trumpet or central cone is Corona\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bulbs of the flower are very poisonous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They act as a symbol of renewal, rebirth, and hope\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calla_Lily\"><\/span><b>Calla Lily\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15834 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calla-Lily.jpg\" alt=\"Calla Lily\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calla-Lily.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calla-Lily-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a flower could steal the show, it would be the Calla Lily. It is one of the popular flowers in Singapore that fascinate everyone, be it with the shape or the multiple hues. Find out some more facts about this flower:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are extremely toxic for human and animal consumption\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are not really lilies, as they are a different species altogether\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name Calla Lily was mistakenly given by a Swedish botanist- Carolus Linnaeus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now when you know all the interesting facts about flowers, you can simply choose a <a href=\"\/flower-bouquets\">fresh flower bouquet<\/a> to buy for your home or to gift to a loved one because flowers have a language of their own, allowing you to express exactly what you feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you love living in a concrete jungle or the natural one, you can not deny the beauty of flowers. They make everything seem brighter and better! While seeing flowers bloom in their natural habitat has its charm, we often have to settle for growing them in gardens, balconies, and vases. 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