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Arizona Florist Challenges
Arizona is one of the states in the U.S. that has very high summer temperatures, sometimes as high as 130 degrees. The high heat presents unique challenges for the florists in Arizona. This heat exposure can cause a beautiful flower bouquet to droop and wilt quickly as well as chocolate to melt. In order to prevent this, many florists keep their arrangements chilled with a special refrigeration unit in their flower shops as well as making sure that the gifts and bouquets are delivered in refrigerated vans or delivery vehicles to ensure fresh delivery to the recipient. Tucson's weather is cooler and wetter, ideal for any Arizona florists. Tucson is home to over 980,000 inhabitants, second only to Phoenix. Tucson is also fully surrounded by mountains with spectacular views.
While weather is cooler and has more rain, the heat can still be high. This means a florist must be careful when planning arrangements. Those seeking out floral shops should also consider the temperature in Tucson as well as Phoenix and Lake Havasu which is one of the hottest cities in Arizona.
 

About Arizona
Arizona was the 48th state in the USA; it became a state on February 14, 1912.
The State Capital is Phoenix which is also the largest city.
As of 2013 the total population of Arizona was 6,626,624
Name for Residents - Arizonans
Major Industries - mining (copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver), manufacturing, and tourism
Origin of the Name Arizona - The word Arizona comes from one of the following (its origin is not certain): the Aztec Indian word "arizuma," that means "silver-bearing," from the Tohono O'odham Indian word "Aleh-zone" which means "small spring," or the Pima Indian word "Ali shonak" which also means "small spring."
State Nickname - Grand Canyon State
State Motto - "Ditat Deus," God Enriches
State Song - Arizona March Song

Arizona State Flower

The Saguaro Cactus blossom has a waxy feel and a fragrant smell. Hundreds of blooms may form on the cactus and bloom a few at a time. The blossoms typically only last one night and close the next day.
Harming the Saguaro Cactus with any method is illegal in Arizona. They are specially protected from being cut down without permits. For this reason, Arizona florists typically do not use it in bouquets.

About Saguaro Flowers

Saguaro flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems and arms of the cactus. They are white in color about 3 inches (8cm) in diameter. They emit a strong smell, sort of like overripe melons.

Flower pollination

During the night the flowers are pollinated by the lesser long-nosed bat and the Mexican long-tongued bat. During the daytime the flowers are pollinated by bees and birds such as the white-winged dove.

Saguaro Fruit

After the flowers have been pollinated they mature into bright red fruit. When the fruit ripens it split open showing juicy red pulp. Each fruit can contain up to 2000 small black seeds.

Uses of the fruit

Ripe fruit is an excellent source of food and moisture for many desert animals. Some of those animals include finches, woodpeckers, doves, bats, tortoise, javelina and coyote. Humans also eat the fruit of the saguaro. Tohono O'odham Indians have been harvesting the fruit for as long as they have lived in the desert.

Extra Fun-fact

Saguaro flowers bloom for less than 24 hours. They open at night and remain open through the next day. They only have that very short time to attract an animal to be pollinated.
Thank you to Desert Museum for this useful information about this unique flower.