Orchids Flower Shop

Our flower shop is located in the Jayavarma Center at Mallikatta Circle in Kadri. We are right on the Kadri Main Road in Mangalore, which is a great spot because there are always people passing by. The shop is usually a bit of a mess in the mornings because that is when all the crates of fresh flowers come in. We have to spend time cutting the stems and cleaning up the leaves and thorns that fall on the floor. It is a lot of physical work, and our hands often get stained or scratched from handling the plants. Mangalore is quite a hot and humid place, so we have to keep the water fresh and the fans going so the flowers do not wilt. We do not have a big staff, just a few of us who know how to wrap a bouquet or put together a garland for the temple. We use simple materials like brown paper and plastic string. People stop by on their way to work or when they are going to visit someone at the hospital nearby. We like the regular customers who come in every week. Mallikatta Circle is a busy junction, so there is always a lot of noise and movement outside our door. We just stay focused on our work, trying to make sure the flowers stay fresh and our customers get what they came for without any fuss.