DURABILITY
Fairly durable.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 3 inches in diameter.
Length: About 6 feet from end to end. Drapes past the waist when worn.

CARE
Keep Ti Leaf Lei DRY (will stain clothes if not dry when worn), place in plastic bag and refrigerate. Ideal temperature 54°F (12°C).

RELATED INFORMATION
The pakalana flower is native to India and China, but it thrives in the Hawaiian Islands.  The plant is a member of the Asclepiadaceae or Milkweed family with a slender vine and woolly branches.  The heart-like shape flower has five, pointed petals, that resemble a heart.  About 0.5 inches in length, the blossoms are greenish-yellow in color and are often at times revealing their typical fluffy seeds.

The tī plant was brought to Hawaii prior to 1778 by the early Polynesians from Tangaroa, Tane, Tī, and Rongo. Hawaiian Kī was considered sacred to the Hawaiian god, Lono, and to the goddess of the hula, Laka. It symbolized high rank and divine power. The leaves were used by the kahuna priests in ancient rituals as protection from evil spirits.

In old Hawaii, Kī was extremely important for practical reasons as well. It was commonly used medicinally. The leaves were wrapped around warm stones to serve as hot packs for injuries. The leaves were also boiled to make a drink, which aided in nerve and muscle relaxation, and the steam from boiled young shoots and leaves was an excellent decongestant.

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DURABILITY
Extremely perishable, limited delivery locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 3 inches in diameter.
Length: About 6 feet from end to end. Drapes past the waist when worn.

CARE
Spritz only the maile vine with water, keep in sealed bag or container in the refrigerator.

RELATED INFORMATION
Vanilla-scented maile is a vine-like shrub that grows in the mountain rainforests of Hawaii. The vine bark and leaves are stripped and intertwined and knotted to make the maile lei. It is associated with Laka, the patron spirit of hula (dance), and was commonly used in sacred ceremonies. Today, the maile lei is the traditional lei used in very important ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals.

The pakalana flower is native to India and China, but it thrives in the Hawaiian Islands.  The plant is a member of the Asclepiadaceae or Milkweed family with a slender vine and woolly branches.  The heart-like shape flower has five, pointed petals, that resemble a heart.  About 0.5 inches in length, the blossoms are greenish-yellow in color and are often at times revealing their typical fluffy seeds.

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DURABILITY
Very durable and long lasting.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 1.5 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Sprinkle with water and refrigerate in bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
Dendrobium orchids have been among Hawaii’s most popular plants since they were introduced from the Philippines in 1896. They have since become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii. Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands will notice orchids throughout their vacation – they may receive a fresh orchid lei upon arrival, or enjoy a tropical cocktail with a fresh orchid hanging on the lip of their glass.

Carnations debuted as a cultivated flower over 2,000 years ago.  While it is known to be grown primarily in the Asia and European areas of the globe, Theophrastus of Ancient Greece had an interest in this flower and described it as dianthis due to its divine texture and overall beauty.  Ancient Greece had derived the term carnation from the term coronation and was often found and used in crowns and other ceremonial occasions with flower and leaf garlands.

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DURABILITY
Extremely perishable, limited delivery locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 3 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Place in an air-filled bag, keep dry and cool. Should be handled as little as possible.

RELATED INFORMATION
The pikake flower, or Jasmine flower, was introduced to Hawaii in the 19th century. It was Princess Kaiulani’s favorite flower, the sweet smelling Arabian Jasmine, was so named “pikake” (peacock) because she was fond of both the flower and the bird.

The rosebud was brought to Hawaii in the early 1800s.  The rose has been an integral part of lei making in Hawaii ever since, used frequently as accents in both traditional haku leis as well as more contemporary orchid leis. The pink lokelani or cottage rose is the Island of Maui’s official flower – the only non-native plant to be recognized as the official flower of any of the Hawaiian Islands.

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DURABILITY
Very durable

DIMENSIONS
Width: 1.5 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Sprinkle with water and refrigerate in bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
Dendrobium orchids have been among Hawaii’s most popular plants since they were introduced from the Philippines in 1896. They have since become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii. Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands will notice orchids throughout their vacation – they may receive a fresh orchid lei upon arrival, or enjoy a tropical cocktail with a fresh orchid hanging on the lip of their glass.

Carnations debuted as a cultivated flower over 2,000 years ago.  While it is known to be grown primarily in the Asia and European areas of the globe, Theophrastus of Ancient Greece had an interest in this flower and described it as dianthis due to its divine texture and overall beauty.  Ancient Greece had derived the term carnation from the term coronation and was often found and used in crowns and other ceremonial occasions with flower and leaf garlands.

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DURABILITY
Extremely perishable, limited shipping locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 2 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Sprinkle with water and refrigerate in bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
The lantern-shaped golden-orange flowers are used in place of the true Ilima flower, of which, was used only for royalty. The lei will keep well for 3-5 days, and the deluxe kukui nut is still wearable when it is completely dried.

The kukui, or candlenut tree, was probably introduced to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers because it has always been an essential part of Hawaiian society. Oil extracted from the kernels was used for lamps. Dyes for tapa cloth were obtained from the roots and green seed covering. Polished kukui nuts were sewn into leis. Because the tree’s products played an important part in the daily lives of the Hawaiians, the kukui nut tree has been designated the State Tree of Hawaii and the lei made of its flowers and leaves represent the Island of Molokai.

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DURABILITY
Extremely perishable, limited delivery locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 2.5 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 16 inches from neck when worn.

CARE
Mist lightly with water and refrigerate in sealed bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
Ilima is native to the Hawaiian archipelago, and originally ilima leis were reserved for royalty because they resembled the yellow feather lei worn by ali’i. Today, ilima leis are worn for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.

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DURABILITY
Fairly durable. Anthuriums can bend and get damaged easily, so careful storage is needed.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 2 inches in diameter.
Length: 22 inches

CARE
Mist with water, and/or wrap in moist paper towel, place in plastic bag and refrigerate. Ideal temperature 54°F (12°C).

RELATED INFORMATION
In contemporary Hawaiian society, the term “haku” is associated with a lei worn on the head. However, traditionally, “haku” simply refers to the method of making a lei with a base material, such as a ti leaf, or tree bark, and braiding it while adding flowers, leaves, or ferns. This is a traditional Hawaiian style of lei making that was common in old Hawaii. The contemporary haku head lei is quite popular in the Islands for weddings, graduations, and any special occasion.

Anthuriums were brought to Hawaii in the late 1800s and are now a fairly large cash crop primarily on Hawaii Island near the volcano.

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DURABILITY
Extremely perishable, limited delivery locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 2 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Mist lightly with water and refrigerate in sealed bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
The tuberose is a night-blooming plant thought to be native to Mexico. It has been cultivated in Hawaii for many years now and has become a very popular lei making flower here. Its scent is described as a complex, exotic, sweet floral.

Dendrobium orchids have been among Hawaii’s most popular plants since they were introduced from the Philippines in 1896. They have since become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii. Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands will notice orchids throughout their vacation – they may receive a fresh orchid lei upon arrival, or enjoy a tropical cocktail with a fresh orchid hanging on the lip of their glass.

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DURABILITY
Extremely Perishable. Limited Shipping Locations.

DIMENSIONS
Width: .5 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE
Mist lightly with water and refrigerate in sealed bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION
The tuberose is a night-blooming plant thought to be native to Mexico. It has been cultivated in Hawaii for many years now and has become a very popular lei making flower here. Its scent is described as a complex, exotic, sweet floral.

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