Popular Floriculture Crops in India: Blossoming Opportunities for Growers
Updated On 04 Jul 2025
Updated On 04 Jul 2025
Rose is the leading floriculture crop cultivated in India for different purposes such as making essential oils and rose water. The major rose growing states in India are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Marigold is the most common grown flower in India used in the garden decorations. It is a short duration crop. Maharashtra and Karnataka are some major states growing marigold flower in India.
Carnation is the second leading floriculture crop preferred for commercial purposes. It is an important cut flower crop cultivated in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Tulip is the most popular garden flower due to its appearance and vibrant colours. It is an egg or cup shaped flower with six petals. These are majorly grown in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Orchids are exotic flowers with a wide range of bright colours. It is the most selling flower in Indian cut flower industry. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Sikkim are the major orchid producing states.