White roses have come to symbolize innocence, purity, and secrecy because of its clean, pristine appearance. Many myths and legends from different cultures talk about the origins of the first colored rose. Some say that the colors came from an immaculate white flower that was miraculously transformed by a goddess into various shades of pink and red. Often, the white flower is depicted as being made to blush from a kiss of a goddess. These recurring stories further reinforce the white rose’s status as a symbol for purity. The white rose is also known as the bridal flower and is traditionally used as part of the bridal bouquets or as decorations around the altar. In weddings, they represent virtue, unity, and the pureness of the bond of love. White roses also symbolize young love, which makes them even more appropriate for marriage. Besides weddings, white roses are popularly used during funerals due to their association with reverence, honor, and heavenliness. The white roses in funeral arrangements are a tribute to a departed loved one, a symbol of remembrance, and an expression of spiritual love.Although most of the long-established meanings behind white roses are still used today, there are other definitions. For instance, white rosebuds used to be a traditional symbol for girlhood and signified that a girl is too young to receive suitors, and to experience romantic love. Not many people know this meaning, but it is still a part of the language of flowers. Early societies also used white roses as the symbol for true love – a meaning that the red rose would later take on. Today, white roses continue to keep their meaning as the hallmark of innocence and they are also used to express a number of different emotions for different people. They can either symbolize a new beginning or can mean farewell. They convey sentiments of friendship, love, respect, and hope. Underlying this multitude of meanings is the impression of purity and innocence, which is what white flowers are commonly associated with. A bouquet of white roses is not only stunning; the very nature of its simple beauty gives it a complex but clear meaning. Be it almost pure white or a subtle shade of ivory, send your beloved the gift of white roses to let her know that you recognize the purity of her love and beauty.
Archive for March 9th, 2010
Who said flowers are only for women? A survey conducted by the Society of American Florists revealed that more than 60% of men surveyed responded that they would like to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day. This shatters the myth that only women love flowers. Even men do (though they might be reluctant to accept it openly.) So, all you ladies out there, now it’s your turn. It is no more exclusive for men to send lovely flower bouquets. Whenever my husband and I have a fight, it is always he who takes the first step towards making up. He brings me beautiful flower bouquets made of stargazer lily and gerbera flowers. One look at those gorgeous flowers and everything’s forgotten. The last time when we had a fight, it was my fault. I tried everything but nothing worked. It was then that I decided to take a leaf out of his book. I gave him a stunning Touch of Love bouquet, an arrangement of beautiful flowers, like gerberas, snapdragons, iris, stargazer lilies and heather from OnlineFlowers.com. It had him melting the moment he set his eyes on it! Don’t wait for your husband or boyfriend to give you flower bouquets on Valentine’s Day. Surprise the man in your life with brilliant touch of love bouquets. You will definitely bring out his softer side. I usually send flower bouquets to my mother on her birthday and Mother’s Day. Doesn’t your father deserve the same special treatment? After all he has been a pillar of strength all these years. It is time to do something different for him then the usual shirts or ties. These touch of love bouquets with brilliantly colored flowers will bring back all those beautiful memories of your days together.
When it comes to office plants, by now we should all be aware of their beneficial qualities but for those of you that are still not sure office plants have been proven, on numerous occasions, to have a positive impact on employees health, productivity and stress levels.
From a management perspective, office plants not only regulate humidity levels to help you stay in accordance with ‘Duty of Care’ legislation but they can also help to improve the aesthetics of your business premises and create a lasting impression.
With more and more office managers realising the importance of planted office displays a few key plants have been identified and highlighted for their particular qualities. Interior landscapers across the globe all tend to use similar species in their planted office displays for the simple reason that certain species do better in indoor climates.
But how do you know which species are more suitable? The simple answer to this question is that to ensure that the plants you choose are the right ones you should hire a professional office plant supplier. Expert interior landscapers will be able to assess your premises and determine which office plants will best serve your needs. However, outlined below are ten of the best office plants to get you started.
The Areca palm
Perhaps one of the most popular office plants to date due to its elegant and graceful leaves and beautiful appearance. The Areca Palm is a very tolerant and versatile office plant that copes well in indoor climates. Particularly good at removing moisture from the air and regulating humidity levels the Areca Palm is an excellent all rounder and is frequently found in planted office displays.
Ficus Longafolia
The Ficus Longfolia is an ideal office plant when you have a large space to fill due its bushy foliage. With long thin leaves this well proportioned plant is a welcome addition to any planted office display and is especially popular with fans of more traditional office plants. Along with its brother the Ficus Benjamina this large plant is an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve indoor air quality.
Dracaena Janet Craig
Part of the hugely popular Dracaena family the Janet Craig is an extremely popular choice amongst interior landscapers due to its versatility and beautiful foliage. Along with other members of the Dracaena family the Janet Craig is highly sufficient at improving indoor air quality and makes a welcome addition to planted office displays.
Ficus Benjamina
The Ficus Benjamina is other wise known as the Weeping Fig and is another member of the highly popular Ficus family. These ideal office plants come in a variety of green shades and are tolerant of the sometimes harsh indoor climate. A reasonably large office plant this particular species is also very popular in showrooms and shopping malls as part of planted displays.
Boston fern
The Boston Fern is definitely ‘a golden oldie’ and has been popular as an office plant for many years. Particularly useful for improving humidity levels and removing formaldehyde, an indoor volatile compound produced by modern office equipment. Although this office plant does not produce any flowers it remains in demand and is highly recognisable.
Spathyphyllum Sensation
More commonly referred to as the Peace Lily, this beautiful plant is perhaps the most popular of all office plants. Included by almost all interior landscapers the Peace Lily is highly versatile and visually stunning. Having been proven to be particularly good at removing indoor air pollutants including benzene, acetone and formaldehyde this office plant is a must for any planted office display. Spathyphyllum’s have long glossy leaves and a creamy white flower enclosed in a spathe.
Euphorbia Ingens (Cowboy Cactus)
This highly popular cacti is ideal if you are looking for an interesting addition to your office. The shallow spikes and traditional shape make this office plant a fashionable statement.
Guzmania
This show stopper of a plant is very colourful and makes an excellent statement whether on its own or used as part of a planted office display. Being very versatile and beautiful has made this office plant very popular and has a huge impact on visitors to your office.
Calathea
Sometimes called ‘Prayer Plants’ or ‘Zebra Plants’ the Calathea species are very popular with indoor office plant lovers and have large attractive foliage. Well recognised for their patterned dark green leaves and silver coloured stripes or blotches Calathea’s are well suited to dimly lit office environments.
Aglaonema
A very versatile species with the ability to grow in numerous lighting conditions the Aglaonema is another favourite amongst interior landscapers and indoor plant lovers. A relative of the Spathiphyllum and the philodendron families Aglaonema have oval shaped leaves in a variety of green shades. Highly adaptable to any indoor environment the Aglaonema is an ideal plant for the office.
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