Trade In Flower Shops In The Municipality Of Cárdenas, Tabasco, Mexico

Abstract

The trade in cut flowers and foliage in the state of Tabasco depends on the foreign market; Contrary to this way of operating, it is known that some species are suitable for cultivation in Tabasco, such as the Brazilian Palo species, a species adapted to tropical areas that could be a commercial alternative, with the possibility of market diversification. Therefore, it remains to be asked: What would be the supply and demand for cut flowers and foliage?  The objective of the research was to characterize the commercialization of flowers and foliage, and in turn, that derived from the cut foliage of the Palo de Brasil species in flower shops in the Centro neighborhood of the municipality of Cárdenas, Tabasco, Mexico. Surveys were applied, processed and based on a descriptive analysis the results were established, considering the general aspects that characterize the supply and demand of the cut flower and foliage trade. A total of five florists were surveyed, it follows that 60% carry out fiscal operations, their trade is focused on obtaining cut flowers and foliage, manufacturing floral arrangements for weddings or fifteen years; May 10 being the date of greatest economic relevance. Sunflower, Roses and Lilies respectively are the most requested flowers; and its pair, Japanese Clove, Brazilwood and Tullia, foliage. The plant material acquired by the florists comes from the Jamaica Market in Mexico, Central de Abasto de México, Monterrey, Puebla and Chiapas.