Tropical Flowers

Orchids are an incredibly popular tropical flower used in wedding flowers because each one is so unique and so beautiful. While orchids originated in the tropics, they can frequently be found in more domestic locations where the climate is still warm and humid. Orchids grow as many small blooms attached to a single, long stem. You can display these tropical flowers on their stems with a bunch in a vase with water, or you can remove each bloom and use them individually for bouquets. Orchid varieties include Phalaenopsis, which are smaller sized and slightly rounded flowers; Dendrobium, which usually have white or colorful “throats”; and Cymbidium, Oncidium, and the less common Aranda, Aranthera, Mokara, and Vanda varieties. And of course, there is the always-lovely Lady Slippers Orchid.

Protea are a variety of tropical flower that will add visual interest in your tropical flowers arrangements. These flowers have a slightly different look because they do not have the typical petals and leaves you would expect from a regular flower. But, they are dazzling nonetheless. Other unusual but beautiful tropical flowers are Ginger, Anthurium, or tropical tulips, and Heliconia.

Tropical flowers can be purchased in the U.S., but usually have been shipped in from tropical locations such as Hawaii. They can be very expensive, but make a large impact. One fun way to incorporate tropical flowers into your wedding is to wear or to give guests leis. Or, make a splash with tropical flowers in your wedding arrangements.