Terrariums are usually considered a relic of the 1970's or the "retro" decade but terrariums actually began and became popular in the Victorian Era. During this period, explorers and botanists were travelling the colonies collecting all sorts of exotic plant samples and sending them back to the mother country where they were grown in glass containers to reflect their origons and protect them from the cold English winters. From there they developed in popularity becoming a decorative pastime for those entraced by the thought of growing small plants in glass containers. You can now re-visit that romantic era of plant collecting and have your own beautiful terrarium. Botanics Florist Sydney have created a range of terrariums available online or from our Sydney florist studio, these range from small hanging terrariums planted with succulents & petite cake plates with small ferns to large domed jars planted up with "bonsai" plants. A popular terrarium is a decorative jar planted with the "Good Luck Jade", not only looks great but also said to bring good luck to its owner making it a perfect gift to anyone. Another popular terrarium are the jars planted with Venus Fly traps and Pitcher plants, these odities of the plant world are always popular with kids and dad's alike. Take a look at the pics of some we have created so far, keep an eye out for others as they become available.

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It's Summertime again in Sydney and our Sydney Florist is stocking the beautiful Lotus Pods for use in our Sydney Flower Delivery!
The Lotus or Nelumbo Nucifera as it's botanically known is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world and origionates from tropical areas of Asia and Northern Australia. It is often confused with the Waterlilly flower (Nymphaea species) but they are not related.
The Lotus plant grows naturaly in the muddy bottom of stagnant ponds and muddy rivers. The leaves and later the flower stretch up out of the water, it is the symbolism of such a beautiful flower rising up out of filth without being stained which makes the Lotus flower sacred to Buddhists.
The Lotus is a very versatile plant and is used extensively in cooking. Almost every part of the plant is used in some way but it is the flower and seed pod which interests us at Botanics Florist Sydney. The flowers, whilst not long lasting, are exquisite and are best used in arrangements for events like weddings. The Lotus Pods last a long time and can be dried and add amazing texture and interest to an otherwise ordinary arrangement or bouquet.
Take a look, they are amazing plants, if you have a decent sized waterbowl at home you could try growing one.

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It's october and Sydney Peonie season is almost upon us again, but be quick, if you blink you may miss out! Peonies are definately one of the most popular flowers Sydney folk enjoy and are only usually available in Sydney for a few short weeks each year.

Peonies were named in honour of Paeon, the Physician Of The Gods. They are commmonly called "The Queen Of Flowers" and it's easy to see why. It is hard to think of a more glamorous flower. The Peonie is the national flower of the Chinese and are one of the most values flowers on earth.

Peonies are a cold climate herbaceous perenial which means that they die down during the cold Winter months and re-appear each spring. They are not suited to Sydney gardens because of the intense Summer humidity and because they depend on a very cold Winter to encourage flowering in the spring.

Peonie come in a range of colours but most commonly as cut flowers are in Pink, White and coral colour.

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Orchids are one of the most popular flowers Sydney has to offer and Cymbidium Orchids are amongst the most popular of the genus.
Cymbidium Orchids are one of the oldest cultivated Orchids in the world, there are records of them being cultivated in China 200 BC and were called "the King Of Orchids" by Confucius.
The flower stem on Cymbidium will last on the plants for approx 2 months and can last in a vase for almost as long.

Cymbidiums can be grown in all parts of Australia but in colder areas some protection from a green house is needed.
Cymbidiums will grow in the ground but will rarely ever flower, so they should be planted in pots in an Orchid Potting Mixture. This also allows you to move the plant around so that during the summer months you are able to give them some protection from any hot afternoon sun and then as the weather cools in Autumn you can bring them out into more sunlight to encourage flower bud development.
Fertilising should be done throughout the year to encourage leaf growth during the growing season (summer) and flowering during the flowering season ( winter). Use a slow release fertiliser every 3 months but from February onwards start feeding every week with Aquasol soluble fertiliser to encourage flowering in Winter.
Cymbidiums need regular watering, every second day during the warmer months but every day in temperatures over 30 degrees.
When your plant outgrows its current pot, you can either split it up and re pot it or simply re pot it into a larger pot. If you decide to split the plant you will usually lose a season or two of flowering.

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Do you have a friend or family member who has moved into a new home and your looking for a great Housewarming gift idea? Well look no further than Botanics Florist Sydney! Take a look at our Goodluck Jade Plant. This is a tough hardy plant that even the brownest fingers will have trouble killing but what makes it a great housewarming gift is it reputation in Chinese and Fung Shui cultures as being a plant that attracts goodluck to its owners. It's often called "The Money Tree" but its botanical name is Crassula ovata. It is a member of the succulent family which makes it very hardy in either an ourdoor situation or an indoor situation.
If planted in the ground it will reach approx 1m in height but will happily grow in a pot indefinately and will even tolerate being pot bound. In spring it gets covered in small star shaped light pink flowers but it is the glossy green fleshy foliage that is its main attraction. It also makes a fantastic Bonsai!
Such a versatile plant is why we say it makes a fantastic Housewarming plant.

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Are you looking to send a flower gift to a freind or family member but want something a little longer lasting than a bouquet or arrangement? Take a look at the Flowering Cyclaman from our Sydney Florist. It makes a perfect gift for any occasion and if cared for correctly, it will flower and provide enjoyment continually for months. We take a beautiful Cyclamen plant and place it into a glass bowl and surround it with lush green moss. It makes a stylish display and is perfect size to sit on a coffee table, a workplace desk or hospital bedside table. as the plant is sitting in a glass vase care needs to be taken not to over water the plant as Cyclamen hate having wet feet. A small amount of water ( 1 cup) once a week should be ample, but this will depend on the environment.

Cyclamen are a bulbous plant and their natural flowering period is winter through to spring. They are mostely sold as an annnual plant but are actually perrenial. In summer the plant becomes dormant and dies back down to its bulb. In summer, place the pot containing the bulb outside underneath a tree and keep it dry. In Autumn bring the pot back in from outside and fertilise it with a high pottasium fertiliser and water weekly

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