Choosing Tropical Flowers for Small Competition Arrangements

Creating a tropical arrangement for a flower show with a two-person place setting requires careful flower selection. Standard large tropicals like Bird of Paradise will overwhelm the space.

Recommended Flowers for Compact Tropical Designs

• Lantana – clusters of tiny vibrant blooms
• Ti leaf – dramatic foliage for structure
• Fan flower (Scaevola) – unique fan-shaped blossoms
• Stephanotis – fragrant waxy white stars
• Miniature Cymbidium orchids – elegant and long-lasting
• Oncidium orchids – dancing lady sprays
• Galax leaf – glossy round foliage for texture

Design Tip

Pair these with grey-ish metallic vases for a modern contrast. Keep the arrangement low and lush to suit the table scale.