Flower of the day: Roses
There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height.
Red rose is a symbol of love, yellow of friendship, orange of enthusiasm, white of purity and pink of joy. Wild roses have 5 petals and 5 sepals. … Roses are well known by their prickles. They look like hooks which facilitate bonding to the other plants (in the climber types of roses) and protects stem from herbivores.
Rose petals are mildly sedative, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-parasitic. They’re also mild laxatives, a good supportive tonic for the heart, and great for lowering cholesterol. The antiseptic nature of rose petals makes them a wonderful treatment for wounds, bruises, rashes, and incisions.
Roses have a lifespan of about seven days once they are cut. By taking optimum care of your bouquet, you can keep the blooms looking fresh and beautiful, so you can enjoy their natural beauty and fragrance as long as possible.
