Where have all the Philippine flowers gone?
The Philippine - home of more or less 3000 species of giant trees and more than a thousand species of mosses and lichens, is also the home of thousands species of flowers and orchids.
The country's richness in volcanic soil, with substantial rainfall and bright sunshine make it possible for these various Philippine flowers and plants to grow bountifully.
It's no wonder why a lot of tourist are attracted to this archipelago of 7,000 islands. With it's wonderful array of flowers ranging from the most common to the more exotic ones, the Philippine is an ideal venue to enjoy flowers.
If you're looking for a place to unwind and relax your mind from the hustle and bustle of the day in a city, just go to a nearby country side and enjoy the beautiful sceneries.
From Baguio to Dipolog city (the orchid capital of the Philippine) a showcase of beauty these Philippine flowers have can be experienced.
Well, the Philippines is also a place where a lot of festivals take place.
Here, a parade of flowers can be seen especially in Baguio with the famous Panagbenga Philippine flower festival. This flower festival usually happens before the summer begins, usually by mid February. Many Filipinos and tourists flock to Baguio City during this time to enjoy the display and exhibition of Philippine flowers.
But of course during the month of May, the Flores de Mayo "Flowers of May" is also celebrated in many provinces.
Apart from radiating a sense of beauty, these Philippine flowers have various uses.
What is more striking is of course when you see those little kids selling sampaguita in the churches and in the streets, whether it's raining or when the sun is at it's height.
In the churches you can also experience how Philippine flowers are used as decorations and in beautifying altars.
As the National flower of the Philippine, the sampaguita is most famous here in Metro Manila. Beside its desirable scent, it has been a source of income for poor Filipino families.
You can even use it as an air freshener in your room or on your car.
With species ranging from 800 to 1000, the Philippines boasts its bounty of orchids scattered throughout the archipelago.
These Philippine flowers which attract pollinators through scent, mimicry or stealth are a wonderful sight to the eyes and can give color and life to a dull surrounding.
Their amazing array of shapes, sizes and colors made them a symbol of love, luxury and beauty.
The Waling - waling which is also known as the queen of Philippine orchids can be found in Mindanao and is used in corsages and wedding bouquets.
These are but just a few species of Philippine flowers which can uniquely be found in the country, and thus be classified as real and genuine Philippine flowers.
But to truly experience that sense of fulfillment of experiencing Philippine flowers is to go to an orchidiarum and buy one which you can grow in your own garden.
It's such a strange feeling to see a blooming flower the moment you wake up in the morning. Besides these flowers can be also a source of income if you're up to it. Some Filipinos find it worthwhile to put up a garden store which is really a business of selling Philippine flowers.
Just recently a rare and exotic species of orchid was found in Palawan and is named Palawan Grande Flora. The species is endemic in the said province and exporting is prohibited.
A single plant cost from 3,000 to 4,000 as retail price in Manila.
Indeed nature has its own language and stories to tell, that is words are not enough to describe the beauty that these flowers possess - Philippine flowers, that is.
But if you're wondering where have all the flowers gone. Then stop that useless wondering - they've gone to the Philippine.
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