Flowers in Cambodia hold a cultural position shaped by tropical climate, religious practice, and traditional festivals. In Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Battambang, flowers such as lotuses, frangipani, and marigolds are central to temples, weddings, and public ceremonies. In rural areas, flowers are cultivated for home use, community events, and markets. Participation is influenced by horticultural knowledge, family farming traditions, and access to markets, shaping which flowers are grown and how they are used. Compared to other crops, flowers function both as economic products and symbolic elements, with visibility reinforced through festivals like Pchum Ben and local tourism. Seasonal blooming, gendered gardening practices, and intergenerational traditions shape the cultural use of flowers. As a result, flowers in Cambodia reflect both environmental diversity and social-religious practices.
