Unique Flowers of the World

Floralis, the local online flower shop, delivers more than just flowers nationally in India and internationally to other countries worldwide. We have an eclectic collection of fresh flowers, bouquets, wreaths, cakes, candles, chocolates, artificial and dried flowers. Our stocks are updated regularly, according to consumer demand as well as the evolved buying needs of the global online shopper. Floralis is home to some of the most exotic and rare flowers of the world. Show your care, affection and appreciation with these natural wonders. They are sure to add vibrancy and color to the recipients’ lives, giving them immense joy and a sense of fulfillment that comes with sharing the good things in life.

One such unique flower is the Anthurium. Anthuriums originally belong to tropical America, with close to 800 species found in northern Argentina, Mexico and Uruguay. Other common names of this heart-shaped flower are Flamingo Lily, Painted Tongue and Flamingo Flower. The flower is a modified leaf which flares out from the fleshy spike where the actual flowers grow. The stem reaches to a length of about 20 inches depending on the leaf’s size: the bigger the leaf, the longer the stem. These flowers are very attractive and popular among flower growers and lovers alike. At Floralis, you will find Anthuriums in different cuts and flower arrangements.

Another flower in this category is the Bird of Paradise, available exclusively at Floralis, the online flower shop. It is one of the most vibrant flowers around and originates from South Africa. The name has been derived from its spectacular shape which has an uncanny resemblance to a bird’s head and beak. The flower appears similar to a colorful bird in flight. Birds of Paradise are also called Crane Flowers and they bloom between September and May. The foliage is similar to banana leaves and has long petioles. The leaves of the plant follow a strict two rank arrangement to form a thick, glossy green crown making it an ideal ornamental plant. The Birds of Paradise plants usually grow 4 feet tall.

Calla Lilies are popular for wedding bouquets, and you will certainly spot one according to your liking at Floralis. They signify beauty and magnificence and hence their demand in matrimonial celebrations.  A Calla Lily flower has a very unique form which is very different from other varieties and helps it stand out. It comes in various colors of pink, yellow, purple, green and orange. Callas are also referred to as Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily and Pig Lily. They belong to southern Africa and are relatively easier to grow than other exotic plants. On average, a Calla Lily grows between 1 to 3 feet high. The leaves are 1.5 inches long and rich green. They look like arrowheads, with silver or white speckles.  

Calla Lilies make excellent houseplants, ideal for flower arrangements, bouquets, borders and beds. At Floralis, our expert florists put together elegant flower arrangements using Calla Lilies so that you can cherish those special occasions for a long time. 

Visit us at www.floralis.in, call us at +91 8334-816-816 or drop us a mail at support@floralis.in to order your favourite flowers right away.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Indians take a lot of pride in following rituals and practices that have come down through generations. Ganesh Chaturthi is one such celebration that highlights the reverence for the elephant-headed God - Ganesha, that people in India hold in their hearts. Celebrated with much pomp and chastity in the western and northern parts of India, Ganesh Chaturthi is a common man’s holiday in these regions of the country.

Lord Ganesha is known to be the bestower of ‘siddhi’ or enlightenment to the worshipper. He is also known to bestow goodness to any act dedicated to him or started after seeking his blessings. Believers claim that Ganesha takes care of the successful completion of the task in hand. Therefore, Ganesha is worshipped at the start of any important task almost daily. 

Celebration Of The Divine Birth!

Ganesh Chaturthi is known to mark the time of the year the Lord Ganesha was born to Mother Parvati. Celebrated over a period of five auspicious days, this festival usually falls in mid-September. The fifth and last day of the celebration is marked by the ‘Visarjan’ or immersion of the idol that has been worshipped during this auspicious time. Lord Ganesha is said to make His presence felt in homes and localities during this period. 

With His pot-belly and elephant trunk, Ganesha always comes across as a sweet and friendly Avatar, much to the glee of little children. Let not the one-tusked Lord befool you into thinking that He will let wrong—doers go uncalled for punishment. Much to the respite of devotees, Ganesha is known to reveal His divine powers every time a devotee is in need of help. He vanquishes all evil obstructing the path of success and achievement in His devotees’ lives. No wonder, all devotees take extreme care in offering elaborate worship to keep the Lord pleased during these days. 

FLORALIS Says : Gifts Galore!

With every festival, gifts come flowing from different sections of your family and friends. It, therefore, becomes important to ensure that you return all pleasantries in equal style and variety. Given the shortage of time that people face these days, Floralis should be your ideal online gifting portal. Want to know why? Read on. 

When the aunty next door sent you homemade ‘kheer’ last Ganesh Chaturthi, you were a little flustered as to how you would return her favor, right? Not any more, with easily affordable cakes, ready to be shipped to her home as she answers a phone call from you. Surprised? Well, that is how efficiently we work. Order your cake and gifts at our online portal and the packages reach fresh and lovely straight to the doorstep of the receiver of the gift. 

You could get her, her favorite Black Forest or Butterscotch cake, or, the very gorgeous antique wall clock, that she so loves.

Gifts for aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, friends, teachers, and even business partners, await you at our online shopping portal. Take a peek and we guarantee you shall not want to leave the page without making a buy! The prices are so rightly suited for your pockets that even a college student can grab his favorite Ferrero Rocher pack, without much adieu! Then, why wait? Are you not shopping this Ganesh Chaturthi?

Rakhi Special

Glow With Pride This Rakhi !!!

Every year, women in India wait for three special days, viz. their marriage anniversary, Rakhi, and their birthday. Out of these three, the first and the last dates are specific to each lady and precious to her heart. But Rakhi Purnima is the day that is common to all Indian women. And the most cherished!

Yes, every lady waits for and cherishes the celebration of Rakhi Purnima, when she gets a chance to show her affection to her brother/brothers. With its roots deep in Indian history and mythology, Rakhi Purnima, a day that usually comes around the last part of August every year, touches your heart with its tradition and customs. The day is also called Rakshabandhan, for the pledge of protecting his sister that every brother takes after she ties the Rakhi on his wrist.

History Says It All…

The tradition is said to have started when wives of Indian kings sent threads to rulers of neighboring states, pledging the latter’s protection and solidarity. This ensured that, the states which their husbands ruled had complete co-operation and protection from neighboring kings. Such was the power of this tradition that major war decisions and outcomes got changed owing to a Rakhi sent to the opponent king. The men kept their promises only to ensure that the women who had gifted the Rakhi to them, stayed protected.

Right from the times of Guru Nanak, tying of Rakhi on the wrists of soldiers and army men, who protect the public, is a happy practice these days, that crosses religious barriers.

The Ritual of Rakhi:: What’s It All About?

Although there is no religious background to the celebration, tying of the Rakhi is usually accompanied by a few sacred chants that invoke the blessings of Gods on the brother. Mostly celebrated during the day, every Rakhi Purnima is a day when women of the house get up early and prepare sweetmeats and delicacies.

After early bath and morning Puja, The sacred Rakhi is tied around the wrist of the brother/brothers amidst solemn chanting or singing. The joy and love, shared particularly at this moment, doubles up when the sweet-meats and delicacies prepared are lovingly fed to the brother. In return to this beautiful ritual, the brother gifts a memento or small amount of money to the sister.  

The Floralis Touch: All For You!

This Rakshabandhan, all you ladies must have made excellent choices in terms of the Rakhi that you are going to tie on your brother’s wrist. But have you thought of a great way to present the sacred thread? And all you brothers, are you not going to think of a surprise gift that will leave your sister extra-joyous at that moment. Gifts are not difficult to choose. But creating great presents out of them is difficult. We, at Floralis have a few ideas to help you score ahead of others when it comes to gifting for Rakhi..

Brothers! Check out our Rakhi Specials and you will definitely find the right gift for your sweet sister a basket full of fresh flowers and a teddy would have her jump with joy! A more sober present would be to gift her with a fruit basket tastefully decorated with fruits and flowers. Add in a few candies and chocolates, and your gift shopping is complete through just a few clicks. Sisters! You can also create innovative Rakhi thalis with a cute selection of flowers from our online boutique. Make sure you visit our website and avail the discounted offers at www.floralis.in. And let’s just say that once you have acted, you are going to come back for every other celebration. Every. Single. Time!!!

Independence Day

Independence Day : We Love To Celebrate The Tricolor

Each year, August 15 gives us a reason to stop, think, and salute the martyrdom of all those bravehearts who laid down their lives for attaining freedom for Mother India. In 1947, when Panditji announced that India had woken up to a new destiny, he definitely meant all bright things. Ever since then, we feel it is our duty to keep the embers of sacrifice alive, as we pledge for a better India each year on Independence Day. Governments have come and governments have gone. Progress has been slow and steady and all of us know how, today, India is one of the most powerful democracies in the world. 

  

Times have been tough lately. Even the twenty-four hours previous to August 15, the country  saw an Indian submarine capsizing in a mishap. On the morning of Independence Day, the state ofAssam experienced blasts that claimed a few precious lives. Not to forget the frontier situation that, for the last one month, has experienced unpleasant violence, both on the eastern and western parts of Northern India. With tension pouring more on the India-Pakistan line of control, one cannot but put their heads down in grief for those soldiers who were victims of mindless firing from across the border.

 

And still, hope lives on. We, at Floralis, revise our pledge to contribute to the never-ending spirit of Hope. For a better future. A stronger demeanor on the part of our government. A non-corrupt system. And more unity. As we all know, respect for women is an indicator of how successful a country can be. This Independence Day most women demanded a fear-free society for themselves, if not for anything else. Yes, the sacrifice of soldiers and martyrs must not go in vain. They would never want a woman to feel afraid and tortured in this holy land of Bharat. Let us all come together and give each other a reason to be proud as an Indian. 

Independence Day is also a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of India. One, in which languages and tribes of a large number co-exist in peace and prosperity. The Independence Day parade on the grounds of Red Fort in Delhi is witness to a wide variety of cultural programs presented by youth from different parts of the country. Similar celebrations are witnessed all over the country and if you are close to any one of these, make sure you never miss it. This is because, this is the only time of the year, when the patriotic fervor that lays in our hearts gets re-kindled.

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Tiny flags waving in the hands of children, participants, and th audience is a sight that suddenly brings to your notice one fact. A fact no nation can deny. A fact no Indian can deny. WE ARE ONE. No matter how many people try to divide us. Or external forces try to snatch away our land. We are one. The love for the tricolor that existed back in the 1940s, is still the same. We love it and shall do anything to keep its glory untarnished. Standing and singing the National Anthem in all unison as we see the trocolor unfold, is an experience to be remembered and felt, deep within. 

On this Independence Day, Floralis took utmost pride in saluting all those martyrs, who have given us a free India. And gifts its customers rare discount offers to help them make their celebrations more colorful and meaningful. Visit our online boutique to make avail of these discounts to the fullest. Once again. Jai Hind. 

Holi Hai !!

India is a colorful kaleidoscope of people, places and customs. Its festivals are celebrated for days and even weeks – something unheard of in Western civilizations. Talking of festivals, there is one that truly embodies the spirit of colors: Holi. It is a spring festival celebrated on Phalgun Purnima or Puranmashi (full moon), which according to the Gregorian calendar, falls sometime in the month of February or March. This year, it will be celebrated on March 27, Wednesday, with preparations already in full swing. Though primarily a Hindu festival, Holi is celebrated by all and sundry, irrespective of religion, caste or creed. 

Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India and Nepal – two countries with a Hindu majority – as well as in other countries with a smaller Hindu population like Pakistan and Bangladesh. The celebrations also extend to Malaysia, South Africa, the UK and US, Mauritius, Guyana and other places which have large Indian Diasporas. The festival is also very special for the people of Mathura, Vrindavan and Nandagaon as these areas are traditionally associated with Lord Krishna who is believed to have played Holi with Radha and other Gopis. These places become big tourist destinations during the Holi season.  

According to Indian mythology, the word ‘Holi’ came from ‘Holika’, who was the sister of Hiranyakashipu: the great demon king who, after a long penance, received a boon from Brahma, the Creator. It made him invincible as he couldn’t be killed during the day or night, by man or animal, not indoors or outdoors, and neither on earth nor in the sky. As a result of his unique gift, his arrogance got the better of him – he attacked the Earth and the Heavens, demanding everyone to stop worshipping the Gods and bow in front of him. But his own son, Prahlada, was a devotee of Vishnu, the Preserver and tried to convince his father to change his ways.

Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his own son by having him trampled by elephants, poisoning him and throwing him amidst poisonous snakes. But no matter what he tried, Prahlada remained unharmed. Finally, Hiranyakashipu had his son sit on the pyre in the lap of Holika – his demoness sister. Holika also had a boon that made her immune to fire. Prahlada accepted his father’s orders and prayed to Vishnu for his safety. Everyone watched with baffled eyes as Holika burnt to death while Prahlada stayed unruffled. Holika’s burning and Prahlada’s salvation is celebrated as Holi. In Mathura, where Lord Krishna grew up, the festivities continue for 16 days, commemorating Krishna’s divine love for Radha. 

The festival of Holi also has other significances. It marks the end of winter and celebrates the many colors spring brings with it. Some also regard this least religious day as a way to appreciate good harvest and continuous fertility. People come out on the streets and roads, mostly dressed in white or light clothes, throwing colored powder and water at each other. It is a day that witnesses the blurring of differences in age, social status, gender, caste or religion. 

At Floralis, we hope these differences go away forever; and wish a colorful Holi to you and your family. Don’t forget to check out a wide range of gifts and novelties that make this day extra special for your loved ones.