When its time to send flowers to a resident of Puerto Rico, it is a thoughtful gesture to specify a local species. Nothing is more appropriate for celebration or sympathy flowers than a species known and beloved by the recipient. In Puerto Rico, you cannot beat the state flower, the Puerto Rican hibiscus. Its Latin name is Maga grandiflora, and it usually cultivated as an ornamental tree. The flowers are beautiful, and the timber from the tree is also considered valuable to wood-turners and other artisans.
The Maga variety of hibiscus is different from the common type. The tree is handsome, not too big, with beautiful dark-green foliage and large red or pink flowers. These flowers are broad, cup-shaped affairs with five overlapping petals. They appear as single flowers arising from leaf bases on long petioles. They can be grown most of the year given the island’s warm climate. You will find them growing in the north-eastern portion of the country, near San Juan. The humidity of the Puerto Rican rain forests encourages the growth of the Maga hibiscus.
Maga flowers range from two to eight inches long. The fruit capsule associated with the flower is a flat leathery sphere. Seeds are brown, up to a half-inch long. Because the fruit capsules and the seeds both float on water, they can be dispersed by running water over considerable distances. But primarily, the seeds are dispersed by animals – birds and bats.
Whether you choose to give Puerto Rican hibiscus or another beautiful flower, make sure you choose a high-quality online Puerto Rican florist. There are three principal qualities to consider when choosing an online florist:
- Is my transaction secure? You want to make sure you are doing business with someone who will keep your credit card and other information secure.
- Is my information private? Your order is a private transaction, as is the address of the recipient, phone numbers, bank account numbers, etc. Your florist must maintain that privacy.
- Am I receiving good service? You need to be able to track the order, and you want the assurance the recipient is receiving a nice bouquet. You should find out the florist’s specialties, experience, reputation, method and charge for delivery, reasonableness of prices and the trendiness of selections.
A good florist will be able to accommodate requests for same day delivery. They should be able to provide you with expert opinions and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee – that is, the order will be replaced or refunded if not delighted. Whether the occasion is a happy birthday or a sad funeral, give a gift of fine flowers to your friends and loved ones – it is sure to be appreciated.