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Every year during Valentine’s Day, Americans spend a total of $25 billion on flowers, with an average of $25 for a simple bouquet. During this event, about 1 billion cut flowers are imported.

A good garden has innumerable benefits. When well thought out, it will attract butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and all sorts of fascinating fauna. By mixing flower colors and specific plants, you will find you will have an interesting menagerie throughout the year.

Ever wonder why sunflowers are considered happy flowers? Maybe because they resemble the sun with their yellow petals as they stand tall in the fields. But apart from brightening the surroundings, sunflowers can also be used for food and oil.

Do you know that in the ancient times, the rose was used to prepare a wreath for the tombs? They were regarded as sacred flowers by Ancient Egyptians who used them for funeral purposes.

The world’s largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which grows in the rainforests of Indonesia . This rare blossom can grow up to three feet wide and weigh up to 15 pounds. However, unlike other flowers, it emits a foul smell, which has been described as akin to rotting meat.

Sending flowers as a memorial or sympathy gift for someone who has died is a tender thought and always appreciated. Choosing the appropriate flower arrangements depends on where they are being sent, and your relationship to the one who has passed.

Kalanchoes are photoperiodic, which means they bloom according to specific light conditions. Keeping them in total darkness for 24 hours can force them into bloom.

Many flowers have been given symbolic meanings in Western culture. For example, red roses signify love, beauty, and passion. Poppies symbolize consolation in time of death and lilies are used in burials to signify resurrection and new life.

Can you name the most expensive rose ever developed? Well, if you’ve guessed Juliet Rose, then you’re right! It cost its creator David Austin $3 million over the course of 15 years.

Did you know that sunlight isn't good for cut flowers? It causes them to fade faster. For best results, keep the arrangements away from direct sunlight and drafts to preserve their freshness longer.

The agave plant is an example of a monocarpic plant that can last many years without growing a single flower and, once it does bloom, it immediately dies.