Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Common Types Of Exotic Flowers Calgary Provides

By Paulette Mason


The ways through which you can show love are many. One of such ways is giving someone specials a flower. Depending on its colour, shape and fragrance, it is bound to make that special person happy. Below are some of the exotic flowers Calgary offers its locals. Take your time to read to know important details about which you might not be aware.

One of the most common exotic flowering plants is the orchid. The attention that orchids receive is enough evidence for their widespread popularity. The main characteristics of orchids revolve around their colour and area of growth. The colour of orchids depends on the type. The types that originate from Africa are white while those from Asia have a combination of colours.

The Heliconia is the common name for another exotic plant. The other names that refer to this plant include the Lobster Claw or the False Bird of Paradise. The Heliconia has colourful and bright bracts that constitute the most outstanding characteristic of these plants. The native areas for these varieties are the west Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Islands and tropical America.

The Lotus is another common flowering plant that you should know about. While you might know little or nothing about this plant, Indians understand lots of information and details about it. The major contributing factor to such widespread familiarity about the Lotus among Indians comes from the fact that it is a national flower. It blossoms during summer since lots of sunshine makes it grow fast.

Anthuriums are common in tropical America where natives call them Flamingo or Tails flowers or the Painted Tongue. Regardless of the names, they all refer to one plant. Thick and waxy leaves constitute the texture of the mentioned plant. Anthuriums come in various colours that include white, pink and red. The leaves are heart-shaped at the centre with palmate or velvet shapes around them.

Another variety that you should know about are the Calla lilies. The Calla lily has a trumpet shaped bract and it is large. The other names that people use to refer to this variety include the Trumpet Lily or the Arum Lily. If you happen to be in South Africa towards the end of the spring season, you will be able to see Calla lilies blossom in their wide range of colours.

For people who like landscaping, the Birds of Paradise variety is the best choice. Such a choice lies on the fact that the mentioned plant has a beautiful appearance. The optimal period for blossoming comes between September and May. Throughout this period, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful orange flowers of the Birds of Paradise.

The last variety that this piece of work discusses is the Gardenias. The notable characteristics of these flowering plants include their beautiful appearances. At the same time, they have a fragrance that is hard to miss. In terms of colour, the Gardenias are always pale yellow or sometimes, white.




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