Which Japanese flower should i send that means get well soon?

My husband's grandma is having knee surgery at the end of this month. She is japanese and I was told every flower has a meaning in japan. So which flower should we send to grandma that means "get well soon" or something of that nature? What is the appropriate flower and how certain are you of your answer?





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Which Japanese flower should i send that means get well soon?
A potted plant is not a good idea unless you REALLY know the person you're giving it to, and, you might freak out some of the other people who see it. Patients want to get better and get out of the hospital as soon as possible. A potted plant has roots, so symbolically, it's a sign they might be in the hospital long enough to take root themselves!





When it comes to flowers, Hydrangeas and Cyclamens should be avoided, where as Chrysanthemums (white and yellow) are customarily used at funerals -- definitely NOT a get-well flower! When it comes to aroma, you might also try to avoid giving flowers with a strong aroma so as not to offend other patients in the hospital. You know how polite the Japanese people are!





Personally, if I had to give flowers to a sick friend in Japan, I would pick cut flowers that were brightly colored and not in the "never give these to the living" list. Being that the person in question is family, Azaleas might be a nice choice because they symbolize family devotion.





If you're absolutely stuck and not sure what kind of flowers to give, contact a local florist in Japan (there are tons of them like this: http://www.japanfloristshop.com/). They might recommend a seasonal mix of flowers (harmless), or, offer some kind of fruit or gift basket (even more harmless).





Lastly, in the U.S., we talk about giving and/or getting a dozen roses or some other flower. In Japan, the numbers four and nine represent "death" and "suffering" respectively, and are bad quantities to give or get whether it's flowers, candy, tea sets, light bulbs, fish sticks, or what have you, so avoid those quantities at all costs.
Reply:dont use japaneses flower... use indian flower and cook it with water then give her so she will get better
Reply:cherry blossom
Reply:Yellow crysanthemums.
Reply:check this out carefully because I know flowers at funerals are bad because it's a symbol of dying
Reply:there is no such flower that means get well soon. this is imaginary in nature and aside it is ;a sperstitious belief. the kind of flower to be send has nothing to say or do or has no connection with the sick ; person. it will only make him or her glad that you sent him or her gift like flowerjaside from the floiwer you are intending to send, send money for her supposed experience when she will ;visit a doctor or will go to medication
Reply:Hibiscus, I have lived in Japan
Reply:Send an Orchid.
Reply:Make sure whatever you send isn't red and/or white. These colors are the symbol of death.Soles