Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Trends In Flowers As Elegant As They Are Masculine

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.