Guest Blog Post By Kyla Stewart

Flowers can often give us joy and peace of mind. Whether it's sitting in a garden and breathing their scent or inspecting them for a hope of new growth, they're a part of our lives.

Many people all over the globe share our love for these beauties, and many of us know the benefits of keeping flowers in the home. But identifying which flowers are the most beautiful ones is an exasperating task.

How can you choose between the peaceful Lotus and fiery Carnations or compare the scent of Lilacs and the colors of a Bird of Paradise?

It’s not easy but still, let's get to this impossible task with a little bitterness and a lot of passion. Although we can't make an honorary list and mention all the gorgeous ones, we've managed to find a way to mold them into a list of sorts.

Beloved: Roses

Sure, roses are the traditional choice for a "favorite flower," but they can also be unconventional. Do you know that about 30,000 rose varieties exist?  The original roses were actually green and have since grown into varieties that are boldly colorful plants. 

You can have the cultivated species in a vase to decorate your living room, grow them in a pot, or have them in a garden. This is a genuinely fantastic flower family with varieties for all occasions.

Exotic: Orchids

Another flower family with close to 30,000 flower species is the orchids. Its unique shape and bold color combinations put the orchid on the pedestal of a flower enthusiast.

Sadly, natural orchid habitats are becoming scarce. While you can still see them in the wild, the cultivated varieties are also captivating.

The gradient on the Masdevallia, the bright red with a hint of white on the Miltonia, and the birdy shape of Phragmipedium can be the centerpiece of your garden.

Mysterious:  Nelumbo, the Lotus

From the bottom of ponds, flood plains, and slow moving rivers this mysterious plant produces a flower that is recognized around the world.  From China to Australia and as far east as India, this plant has been cultivated for over three thousand years.  Its seeds are edible and have a long history of being cultivated.  Besides all of the symbolic references in many religions, the plant is known for its amazing bloom that rises from the water with all of the finesse of a graceful ballerina.  Seed livelihood is one of the lotus' most wonderful characteristics.  Sure seed can germinate over its initial year or two, however it’s most widely known for being one of the oldest recorded seeds that maintains viability, for up to 1,300 years.

For Bonsai Enthusiasts: Cherry Blossom (Sakura)

Bonsai is a separate world of horticulture and masterful techniques and isn’t a bloom-specific one. But remember, we're trying to cover all the possible angles of flower beauty in the world. What a better mention than the honored Sakura of Japan.

It would be an understatement to say that Japanese people love Cherry blossoms. You'll see them everywhere, even when the tree isn't in bloom.

With bonsai, the art of growing trees in shallow pots, you can bring the tree home. While it's a challenging one to grow in a pot, it's not impossible. So if you're a bonsai enthusiast, feel free to fill your home with the charming beauty of Sakura.

Carnivorous: Trumpet pitchers

The first instinct about flowers is typically to nurture them.  But what would you do with a flesh-eating one?

Our list of beauties would be incomplete without a "dangerous" and mind-blowing species that gets its nutrients from ants and bugs.

Trumpet pitchers, contrary to what you might think, are pretty attractive houseplants. They aren't simple to care for, but if you give them enough attention and treat them correctly, they'll fill the room with their unusual beauty. 

Get some inspiration and explore!

All flowers are stunning in their own way. Whether they're growing in nature or with your nurturing touch at home, they are fascinating to view and can even give you a small sense of fulfillment.