Floriculture or Flower Farming

Floriculture or Flower Farming

Definition: Floriculture is the art of cultivating flowering and ornamental plants in gardens for beauty or floristry.

Areas of Concern:

1. Growing traditional flowers
2. Cut flowers
3. Bedding plants
4. Foliage potted plants
5. Arboriculture trees
6. Turf grass for beautification
7. Value-added products (essential oils, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical compounds)

Examples:

1. Geraniums (Pelargonium)
2. Busy Lizzies (Impatiens)
3. Chrysanthemum
4. Petunia

Uses of Flowers:

1. Decoration: Flowers are used for decoration purposes.
2. Personal Needs: Used for personal needs and religious and ceremonial offerings.
3. Aesthetic Appeal: Impart color and beauty to the garden.
4. Economic Impact: Increase the country’s economy.

Floriculture Zones of Tamilnadu