There are several types of exotic flowers to choose from, however, some are more popular and easier to obtain than others. Exotic flowers make good gifts for men as well as women. Especially exotic flowers such as bamboos, bonsai, ginger or dracaena have a touch of beauty and a sense of class and masculinity.
These kinds of exotic flowers and plants could be very impressive in a home or a contemporary apartment. Here are some good ideas for exotic plants for men:
Ginger:
The exotic flowers of the ginger family, the Zingiberaceae, are composed of a large group of tropical herbs. Many gingers are native to the fields and rain forests of Indo-Malaysia. Their name originates from the Greek word ziniberi.
Despite the fact that ginger is more commonly used as a spice, the ginger blossom is one of the most astounding tropical exotic flowers in its fragrance and appearance.
Heliconia:
The exotic flower called the Heliconia is named after the great Mount Helicon. The root word comes out of Greek mythology. Nine goddess muses of the arts and sciences lived in the great Mount Helicon.
Because they have a shape that resembles a beak, Heliconias are sometimes called lobster claws or parrot flowers as well. Exclusive to Central America, South America, and the islands of the South Pacific, the heliconia is a rare beauty indeed. This wonderful wxotic flower comes in a wide variety of different kinds of shades such as pinks, yellows, oranges and reds. They are very large with extended rhizomes, and grow in damp places such as mountains, forests, and lowlands.
The good news about both ginger and heliconia, is that they do not require any sort of complicated care. All you have to do is cut the stem and be sure to use the cleanest water possible in the vase.
Anyone can add a striking touch of color to their home, or even the office with the elegant of wild exotic flowers.
Bonsai:
These beauties are tiny Asian trees, especially trained with wires to be “sculptured” so to speak into beautiful, natural-looking shapes. The bonsai takes care and attention to survive, but they are definitely something to be proud if. If you know someone who loves the look of plants such as this, and many men do, a bonsai makes an incredible, exotic gift no one else will think to buy. Surprise your guy-friend, boyfriend, spouse or significant other with a stunning bonsai tree for his garden, patio, outdoors or indoors for his home. And these bonsai will be stunning as well as long lasting as long as they are properly cared for.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Rise Again Of Garden Gnomes
You either love garden gnomes or you hate them. In the realm of the garden gnome there are no shades of grey. This is meant literally as well as figuratively, as gnomes come in a variety of bright colours. They have faded in and out of vogue since their creation in 1800 and are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Thanks to the modern trend that embraces everything retro, the status of garden gnomes has been elevated to that of pop-culture icons.
Traditionally gnomes are male, with pointed red hats, tan trousers, and green shirts. But, even though we've embraced the retro garden ornament, we're no longer satisfied with such a limited range. Variety is everything in today's consumer-driven market, so we now have gnomes in plaid, polka dots, bikinis and with faces resembling famous personalities.
To maintain the whimsical theme of gnomes, acquiring one is referred to as adopting rather than purchasing. According to folklore, the adoption of a gnome or garden keeper will bring you a good harvest, or luck where you need it most. But they can also be mischievous little imps, playing pranks and sabotaging your attempts at creating a beautiful garden.
Whatever character you believe your garden gnome to have, either tender and caring or playful and prankish, they seem to have an inherent wanderlust. They are often "liberated", or gnome-knapped and taken as companions on holidays and adventures. In an increasing trend, gnome-knappers take photographs of the gnomes in exotic surroundings and send them back to the original owners.
For those with a taste for kitsch, or who have a naughty sense of humour, there are gnomes available that stray significantly from the template of the originals. The Bubble-"Blowing" Gnome demonstrates his prowess by lowering his dipstick into a bubble solution and then expelling air from his exposed ... well, suffice to say that if it were human, you wouldn't want to light a match.
The Squatting Gnome has his trousers around his ankles and is caught in a moment of evacuation usually undertaken in privacy and behind closed doors. Gnomes of a less exhibitionistic mien, ride on one another's shoulders, the stout rider evidently burying his compatriot in the grass with his weight. Flasher Gnomes are also available, but are best positioned with their backs to the general public.
Despite being such little creatures, with charming smiles and friendly faces, they are capable of inspiring morbid fear in the lives of many people. Fear of garden gnomes is known as gnomophobia, and while it's not currently recognised by the American Psychiatric Association, it is prevalent among a growing population in society.
No one knows how long the current fascination with these little garden ornaments will last. What we can be sure of, however, is that when they do go out of fashion, it will only be for a temporary period. Meanwhile, they continue to live the good life, being furnished with their own accessories, and going on occasional holidays. Whether they bring you good luck or bad, garden gnomes appear to have a charmed existence.
Traditionally gnomes are male, with pointed red hats, tan trousers, and green shirts. But, even though we've embraced the retro garden ornament, we're no longer satisfied with such a limited range. Variety is everything in today's consumer-driven market, so we now have gnomes in plaid, polka dots, bikinis and with faces resembling famous personalities.
To maintain the whimsical theme of gnomes, acquiring one is referred to as adopting rather than purchasing. According to folklore, the adoption of a gnome or garden keeper will bring you a good harvest, or luck where you need it most. But they can also be mischievous little imps, playing pranks and sabotaging your attempts at creating a beautiful garden.
Whatever character you believe your garden gnome to have, either tender and caring or playful and prankish, they seem to have an inherent wanderlust. They are often "liberated", or gnome-knapped and taken as companions on holidays and adventures. In an increasing trend, gnome-knappers take photographs of the gnomes in exotic surroundings and send them back to the original owners.
For those with a taste for kitsch, or who have a naughty sense of humour, there are gnomes available that stray significantly from the template of the originals. The Bubble-"Blowing" Gnome demonstrates his prowess by lowering his dipstick into a bubble solution and then expelling air from his exposed ... well, suffice to say that if it were human, you wouldn't want to light a match.
The Squatting Gnome has his trousers around his ankles and is caught in a moment of evacuation usually undertaken in privacy and behind closed doors. Gnomes of a less exhibitionistic mien, ride on one another's shoulders, the stout rider evidently burying his compatriot in the grass with his weight. Flasher Gnomes are also available, but are best positioned with their backs to the general public.
Despite being such little creatures, with charming smiles and friendly faces, they are capable of inspiring morbid fear in the lives of many people. Fear of garden gnomes is known as gnomophobia, and while it's not currently recognised by the American Psychiatric Association, it is prevalent among a growing population in society.
No one knows how long the current fascination with these little garden ornaments will last. What we can be sure of, however, is that when they do go out of fashion, it will only be for a temporary period. Meanwhile, they continue to live the good life, being furnished with their own accessories, and going on occasional holidays. Whether they bring you good luck or bad, garden gnomes appear to have a charmed existence.
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