dandelion garden Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Why can't I find Ylang Ylang flowers (or petals) anywhere ?I've googled till I just cain't google no more. I know that Indonesian folks sprinkle them on the beds of newlyweds.I've read that Ylang Ylang means "Flower of flowers"I've learned that I can order seeds & cultivate my own... but seeing as how Upstate NY's climate doesn't match that of the Pacific Island Groups, I don't think I'll have much success.I may be flaunting my botanical ignorance but I'm throwing this out anyhow. Any help would be much appreciated.TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1296 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 The flower has a very short life once harvested. I was in Borneo 2 years ago and the air was thick with the smell of ylang ylang. I went for a walk to find the source and there it was an enormous ylang ylang tree. The flowers are a greenish yellow and their scent can be smelled for blocks. I picked some of the flowers and brought them back to my room, and with 6 hours they started turning black. You can buy the seeds, but the climate is not right here for the tree. The only area that they would thrive is in the tropical south and Hawaii. It is probably one of my favorite scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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