What's is a Tropical Flower?

Let's talk TROPICA

A tropical looking arrangement vs. A tropical flower arrangement are two completely different things. These two descriptions are often confused which makes it difficult for Brides to communicate to their florist or planner what they really want. Here are some helpful tips.

 Flowers Commonly Known as Tropicals include:  

 These flowers are light weight and more elegant looking.

• Orchids (Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums, Mokara, Phaleanopsis, Cataleya etc)
• Lily (Calla, Stargazer, etc.) 
• Tuberose 
• Plumeria
• Pikaki
• Ilima
• Crown Flower

   A tropical looking arrangement usually includes commonly seen orchids and can look like this.  This bouquet has Mokara Orchids, Roses, and Calla Lily.

UnCommon Tropical Flowers include:  

 These flowers are heavy in weight and large in size. 

• Antherium
• Bird of Paradise
• Pin Cushins
• Protea
• Ginger
• Heliconia
• Jade  

A Tropical Flower arrangement usually includes rarely seen Tropicals and looks like this. This arrangement has Ginger, Pin Cushions, Bird of Paradise, Onsidium, and Antheriums.