Orchids in the Hanaflowers Greenhouse

"The Hawaiians had their own mystical and ancestral roots. According to tradition the Hawaiian Islands and its people were born of the spirit world. The honored genealogies of the Hawaiians do not stem from Adam and Eve but from Papa and Wakea. Wakea was the first man and the ancestor of the Polynesians. Haloa, son of Wakea was born a shapeless mass and was buried beside Wakea's home. A taro plant grew in this spot. The ancients believed that the progenitors of the Hawaiians came from this mystic man called Ha-loa. The word Haloa means long stem, which represents the long stem of the taro plant."

The word 'ohana comes from the 'oha, or corm of the taro plant. The taro plant links the Hawaiians to the origin of their people. Is it any wonder, since taro was, and still is, the staff of life for the Hawaiian people?

The ancient Hawaiians not only used taro corm, stems and leaves as food, but they also used various parts of the plant as medicine. The leaf stalk was rubbed on insect bites to take away the sting. The juice of the stalk, blended with sugar or coconut milk, was drunk to reduce fever, cut root stopped bleeding, and thickened poi was applied as a poultice to infected sores.

Hear what people are saying about the Hana Flower Company.

"Thank you so very much for the beautiful flowers. I've never received any that took my breath away as these!" Shawne - Avon, Colorado

Guest Book winner Robz Y from Honlulu, HI

"These are the most gorgeous flowers I have ever seen - and they lasted over two weeks!" Dottie - San Francisco, CA

"To receive such a gift - I felt like royalty! The colors and brilliance would turn anyone's illness to health!" Kathy - New York, NY

"Wow! We've never been to Hawaii, but we feel like Hawaii has come to us. Every room is filled with beauty." Paul & Jenny - Dallas, TX

"My flower experience was outstanding! I have now referred you to others! Thank you very much." Lee - Marina del Rey, CA

"My flowers lasted for what seemed like months." Gretchen - N. Carolina

"Thank you for your huge flower donation to our Tibetan fund raiser. We were able to adorn each table with a huge centerpiece." Lisa - Maui, HI

"My wife has been glowing ever since she received your flowers. Thank you for the magic potion." Don - Seattle, WA

"The flowers are wonderful. My wife loves them. It made our Valentine's Day very special with a unique gift from the beautiful state of Hawaii. Stephanie was the talk of her workplace. A lot of the other ladies that work with her sure did give their spouses a hard time for not thinking of the same thing. Thanks alot!" Jeff - Lubbock, TX

"I got flowers three weeks ago, and they're still as beautiful today as the day I got them!" Sally - Nashville, TN

Another Orchid Bouquet from Hanaflowers.com

"I wanted to let you know that I received my box of the most beautiful tropical flowers on the 3rd. They came in perfect condition --- my only problem was --- what to arrange them in! In the Pacific Northwest we don't have much call for a huge vase, but never fear, I solved the problem and I will enjoy this wonderful surprise for many days to come. Thank you again for my Paradise Delight." Margie - Issaquah, WA

"Just wanted to let you know that my wife was thrilled with her anniversary gift. We've had them for four days and they still look fresh and exotic. The only problem is that our ceilings aren't high enough to accommodate the tallest stems!" - Dan