---
title: "About our data: sources, method and limits of the Floreboard flower guide | Floreboard"
url: https://floreboard.com/en/about/
language: en
last_reviewed: 2026-10-06
publisher: Floreboard (芳华绘)
---

# About our data

Where the Floreboard flower guide gets its figures, what each one means and where it stops being reliable — plus downloadable data for 110 flowers and 11 holidays.

## Key facts

- Figures are typical trade reference values, not guarantees.
- Pet toxicity follows the ASPCA list; 38 of 110 entries are flagged, and "not flagged" does not mean safe.
- The public pages and the in-app review read the same knowledge base.

## One knowledge base, two uses

These pages are generated from the same knowledge base that Floreboard uses to review designs inside the product: 110 cut flowers, branches and foliage, 11 holidays, and the cultural and style rules. When a value is corrected, the public page and the in-app review change together.

## What each figure means, and its limits

| Data | What it is | Limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Vase life** | A typical range in days from common trade references, assuming a clean vase, a fresh cut and flower food. | Variety, origin, time in transit and conditioning move it by days in either direction. |
| **Season** | When supply is plentiful and quality steady, by Northern Hemisphere season. | Greenhouse and imported stems are sold outside these seasons, usually at a higher price. |
| **Fragrance** | Three levels — none, light, strong — for the common commercial forms. | Varieties differ; garden roses, for example, are far more scented than standard cut roses. |
| **Pet toxicity** | Flags follow the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants list: "highly toxic to cats" or "mildly toxic to cats and dogs". | "Not flagged" does not mean safe. Check the exact species, or ask a vet. |
| **Holiday prices** | Typical wholesale price multiples before each holiday, with suggested lead times. | Ranges for planning, not quotes. Local markets and individual years vary. |
| **Customs and meanings** | Widely documented conventions: number and colour taboos, funeral and hospital customs, flower language. | They vary by family, generation and region. Ask the client when unsure. |
| **Botanical names, roles, colours, handling** | Editorial notes written for these pages from standard horticultural and floristry practice. | Colours list natural hues only; handling notes are general and may not suit every variety. |

## Download the data

- [flowers.csv](https://floreboard.com/data/flowers.csv) · [flowers.json](https://floreboard.com/data/flowers.json) — 110 flowers: names in English and Chinese, botanical name, family, role, vase life, season, fragrance, colours, pet toxicity

- [holidays.json](https://floreboard.com/data/holidays.json) — 11 holidays: market, dates, flowers affected, typical price multiple, lead time

- [llms.txt](https://floreboard.com/llms.txt) · [llms-full.txt](https://floreboard.com/llms-full.txt) — an index and a single-file edition for AI assistants; every page also has a Markdown copy at its address plus index.md

## Who publishes this

Floreboard (芳华绘) builds an AI design and operations assistant for florists. Contact: corlin@qq.com. [How Floreboard works](https://floreboard.com/en/features/) · [Floreboard FAQ](https://floreboard.com/en/faq/)

## FAQ

### Can I cite or quote these pages?

Yes. Please credit "Floreboard" and link to the page you used. The figures are reference values, so quote them as typical ranges rather than guarantees.

### How often is the data reviewed?

Each page shows a "last reviewed" date. The current knowledge base version is 2026-10-06.3.

### I found a mistake. How do I report it?

Email corlin@qq.com with the page address and the correction. Corrections go into the knowledge base, so they reach both these pages and the product.

### Is this veterinary or medical advice?

No. If a pet has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a poison-control line straight away.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-06. [About our data](https://floreboard.com/en/about/)