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“Lei Pā‘ū” a lei po‘o made with the Puhala Bay variety of pauohiiaka (Jaquemontia sandwicensis) as the base and and statice (Limonium sinuatum) as the decoration.

“Hapa Laukīpala” a 3-strand lei made of young green and old yellow leaves of ti, Cordyline fruticosa

Happy May Day! Here is “Get Lei’d,” Ti leaf leis and bracelet with Ti (Cordyline fruticosa) and Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) roses braided in.
Pro-tip: Preserve your Ti leaf leis by placing them in the freezer until it’s time to give them away.

"Pagtatamo"- Filipino word for attainment.
A lei made of Cordyline (Cordyline fruticosa) and Pandan roses (Pandanus amaryllifolius). My first time making a lei, was sticky and slimy, it slipped from the hook a lot, but overall I had tons of fun making it. It was suppose to be for graduation this Spring but I guess I can still wear it at the dorms lol.

“‘Auloke o O‘ahu” an arrangement of rosettes made from cloth, ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa), and pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius)

‘Catch ya lei-ter’
Simple Ti leaf leis (Cordyline fruticosa) as the semester comes to a close. Even leaves that were not in the greatest condition could be used to add color. Previously made Pandan roses (Pandanus amaryllifolius) were also inserted into the leis. There’s always a use for everything

🌄🌺 "Mahalo Nui Loa" - A lei made for my commencement scheduled this semester. This class made my last semester the best I had. I enjoyed being inspired by my classmates and Leanne. I will gladly take this lei out of the freezer and wear it with my robes at home! 🌺🌄 •

Materials used: Ti (Cordyline fruticosa)

'Kaimuki' - a braided double strand kī/tī (Cordyline fruticosa) leaf lei.
Named after the high school's colors of green and gold and the namesake of the area Kaimuki ("the ti root oven").

‘Ball of Sunshine’ a Sunflower Topiary arrangement.

Made with Teddy bear, ProCut Orange, and ProCut White Lite Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Asparagus fern (Asparagus plumosus), Lily grass (Ophiopogon jaburan), and Eucalyptus sprays (Eucalyptus gunnii).

‘Corn fields’ a sunflower and leaf manipulation arrangement.
Made with Teddy Bear sunflowers, (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’), Ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa), Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens), and Rhapis palm (Rhapis excelsa).

Title : "funn"
Leaf manipulation with sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’) Areca (Dypsis lutescens) tail was made to make dynamic lines. a basket was also weaved from Areca leaves to cover the base. A raphis frond was also formed to form a cushion for the back.

‘Sun-day everything will be alright’
One of the last in-class arrangements. A topiary arrangement using various heights of Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’ and ‘ProCut Orange). Lily Grass (Ophiopogon jaburan) was used for the leaf manipulated “tail” which added flair and dimension. Asparagus fern (Asparagus plumosas) provided a soft texture and fillers
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‘Sunflower - Cecilio & Kapono’
An arrangement featuring Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’) and manipulated leaves. Areca palms (Dypsis lutescens) were braided to add lines and depth. Ti leaves (Cordyline fruticosa) and Raphis palms (Rhapis excelsa) were used as fillers for the base

🌻🌅 "Last Sunshine" - A first attempt of a topiary arrangement and the last arrangement before quarantine. The "caged" sunflowers remind me of being stuck at home all day 😂. Stay well everyone! 🌅🌻 .

Plants used: 'ProCut White Lite' & 'Teddybear' sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Ming fern (Asparagus umbellatus), Ghost plant succulent (Graptopetalum cv. 'Ghost plant'), Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus), and leatherpetal succulents (Graptopetalum sp.) .

🦢🕊️ "Love Birds" - A leaf manipulation arrangement using French braided palm leaves. If you know how to braid hair, this will be simple for you! Start at the apex of the frond grabbing three sections working down adding more leaflets as you go. Then bind the bottom with wire. 🕊️🦢 .

Plants used: 'Teddybear' sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’), Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens), Rhapis palm (Rhapis excelsa), and Ti (Cordyline fruticosa)~ .

'Stay at Home Order' - the last arrangement created in class prior to Spring Break and our state's stay at home order.
This 360 viewable piece was composed of Eucalyptus gunnii, Graptopetalum, Echeveria, Helianthus 'Teddy Bear' sunflowers, two varieties of Dracaena (Dracaena reflexa ‘Song of India’ and Dracaena reflexa)and cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior). It also includes some twirled gold wire to add some whimsy as this arrangement was to keep my family and I company during those uncertain times.

'Cornucopia' - This "whimsical" arrangement uses inverted french braided Rhapis (Rhapis excelsa) palm fronds, 'Teddy Bear' sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’), angularly trimmed areca palm fronds (Dypsis lutescens), bamboo for structure, and gold wire.

‘Beau-Ti-ful’ Roses made from ribbons, Ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa), and Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius).

'Competition 2'
born out of fun which eventually led to a two hour long competition on who can make more Ti roses. (first time making my hands were sore afterwards)
Roses were made from Pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius), Ti leaves (Cordyline), hala (Pandanus baptistii) and ribbons. Some roses had a mix of both leaves and ribbons.

‘A Glass of Rosé’
Various colors and patterns of roses. My first try at leaf manipulation. Roses were made from red ribbon, Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius), and Ti Leaves (Cordyline fruticosa)

🍵🍸 'Cup of Ti' - First time attempting leaf manipulation to form roses. It took many attempts to form the perfect rose. It's a lot harder than you think! You should give it a try at home :) 🍸🍵 Materials used: Fragrant pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius), Ti (Cordyline fruticosa), and Hala (Pandanus baptistii)

'Competition' - The result of a friendly rivalry of rose making.

Containing roses made of ornamental hala (Pandanus tectorius) and the combinations between two of the following: tī/kī leaf (Cordyline), fragrant pandan (Pandanus amarylifolius), and ribbons. All the organic materials were either chilled (pandan and kī) or ironed (hala) to soften the leaves so it can be easily manipulated to a somewhat recognizable rose shape. (Happy Easter Sunday everyone 🐰)

‘Smol’, a smol succulent ring.

Made with Fox tail (Acalypha hispida), ‘Uki’uki flowers (Dianella sandwicensis), and Echeveria and Kalanchoe succulents

‘For Eternity’, a Valentines Day themed flower arrangement.

Made with White Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus), Rabbit’s foot (Davallia fegeensis), ‘Uki’uki leaves (Dianella sandwicensis), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio vitalis), Bleeding-heart leaves (Clerodendrum thomsoniae), Graptopetalum succulents, and adorned with a Boatlily leaf (Tradescantia spathacea).

Valentines day arrangement
Title: SVW (Single and Very Aware)
Plants used: Dianthus, Echeveria, Davallia fejeensis, Psilotum nudum, Senecio ‘Blue Chalk’

I made this arrangement (first try) in class for V-day. I personally do not celebrate Valentine's Day (except with my best friends) and instead Feb 14 is SAD (Single Awareness Day) lols.

Title: forest nest
bracelet
Plants used: Davallia fejeensis (Shinobu fern,), Graptopetalum (Center), Psilotum nudum (Filler)

Nest: Wire (Gold , Rose Gold and Silver), beads, crystal
Cuff: Wire wrapped with floral tape

3 pieces of floral jewelry made with succulents (Graptopetalum, Sedum, Kalanchoe)

3 pieces of floral jewelry made with succulents (Graptophyllum, Sedum, Kalanchoe)

‘Beginner’s Touch’
A Valentine’s Day floral arrangement using Ti leaves (Cordyline terminalis) and rattlesnake calathea (Calathea lancifolia) to create lines. Shinobu fern (Davallia fejeensis), anthurium flowers (Anthurium andraeanum), and carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) provided contrast for color and texture. Shefflera leaves (Shefflera cv.) were used as fillers for the base. A single succulent (Echeveria) was placed at the center point to emphasize a mix of cut and live foliage

‘Love Grows’
A bracelet containing various Echeveria and Graptopetalum succulents with a touch of a few whisk ferns (Psilotum nudum). A “living arrangement” idea was encouraged so live plants such as succulents were used. They were later rooted/planted after using them on the bracelet

“Hearts Over the Sunrise” - A personally adventurous arrangement exploring different shapes including carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum), rhapis palm (Rhapis excelsa), shinobu fern (Davallia fejeensis), Java glory vine (Clerodendrum x speciosum) and golden pothos leaves (Epipremnum pinnatum).

“A Sip of Green” - A messy arrangement done in a fancy vase, containing anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum), maile scented fern (Phytomasorus grossus), shinobu fern (Davallia fejeensis), white carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), Java glory vine (Clerodendrum x speciosum), sedum (Sedum cv.), ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha), gold dust croton (Codiaeum ‘Gold Dust’), Mickey mouse plant (Ochna serrulata), ti plant (Cordyline cv.), dianella flowers (Dianella sp.) and rattlesnake calathea (Calathea lancifolia)

🌷🌱💍 "Two roads diverged" - A romantic botanical ring using Kupukupu (Nephrolepis cordifolia) which adds lines, Lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora), Cockspur coral tree (Erythrina crista-galli) adds a pop of red, Sedum (Sedum sp.), and Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.) + Red pearl beads as accents 💍🌱🌷

🌿🌺 "Hold my earrings" - A unique take on feathery dream catcher botanical earrings using 'Akia (Wikstroemia uva-ursi) as a background behind the wired leaf, Moa (Psilotum nudum) as the feathers, Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.), Mother of millions (Kalanchoe tubiflora), and leatherpetal (Graptopetalum sp.) 🌺🌿

💕 "Love is in the air" - Created for a special someone this past Valentine's day using Shinobu fern (Davallia fejeensis), Moa (Psilotum nudum), tricolor money tree (Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor'), pink shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet), carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.), Leatherpetal (Graptopetalum sp.), and mother of millions (Kalanchoe tubiflora) 💕

'Make Haste' - A quickly created arrangement using leftover materials at the end of the day. Fan/rhapis (Rhapis excelsa) fronds frame the arrangement containing the mixture of pink carnations (Dianthus cv.), moa (Psilotum nudum), and shinobu (Davallia fejeensis) with lemon scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) as accents. (I did not wish to see all the leftover materials to go to waste when they are still very beautiful. Especially when the plant put in time and energy to create them. Everyone deserves their time to shine.)

'Spring's Arrival' - A Valentine’s day arrangement using mostly live plants. White carnations (Dianthus cv.) and cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii) leaves and lemon scented gum fruits (Corymbia citriodora) provide a cool winter-like color that transitions into the warmer tones of the Echeveria and Graptopetalum succulents.
It is an interpretation of the mid point between the seasons by one who has never seen it first-hand.

'Uncertainity' - A braclet adorned with Echeveria and Graptopetalum succulents with Spanish moss/Pele's hair (Tillandsia usneoides) twined in.
A first time experience in using floral glue lead to a fairly unsure design as additional materials volunteered for their inclusion.

"Spring has sprung". Pressed flower art using Shinobu fern (Davallia fejeensis), Buttercup tree (Cochlospermum vitifolium), Moa (Psilotum nudum), fragrant pink Panama rose (Arachnothryx leucophylla), shooting star (Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum), Pa'uohi'iaka (Jacquemontia sandwicensis), caricature plant (Graptophyllum pictum), and Nehe (Melanthera intergrifolia).

Title: quail in brush
Plants used: Hibiscus rosa sinensis(big flower right), Arachnothryx leucophylla( small red flowers), Osteomeles schwerinae(branch), Graptophyllum pictum ( head, body, plume),orchid (beak), Cochlospermum vitifolium ( yellow flowers), Davallia fejeensis