Flourishing in Flower Business
18th October 2025, Kathmandu
Usha Khadka, the owner of Nature Fly Nursery located near Anamnagar, Devinagar in Kathmandu, is currently very busy. As Tihar (a major festival centered around flowers) approaches, she is racing to sell various species of flowers.
Flourishing in Flower Business Nepal
Her nursery business, which started seven years ago, has become increasingly effective in recent years. According to Khadka, while business was slow in the initial years, it is now progressing steadily.
She mentioned that the recent floods, landslides, and political unrest had some impact. “However, with the Dashain-Tihar atmosphere, the demand for flowers is starting to rise again,” she says.
Currently, Marigold (Sayapatri), Globe Amaranth (Makhamali), and Chrysanthemum (Godawari) are in the highest demand at the nursery.
“The demand for these flowers has increased significantly this season,” Khadka stated. As these flowers are extensively used for worshipping, garlands, and home decoration during Dashain and Tihar, the demand is high.
Alongside traditional flowers, indoor plants have also become equally popular for interior decoration. “Now, interior design is a major factor, which is why the demand for indoor plants has grown,” she explains. According to her, plants like Snake Plant, Areca Palm, and other air-purifying varieties are selling well. “These plants clean the environment, bring good fortune to the home, and provide visual pleasure,” Khadka added.
She notes that people now seek not just beautiful homes, but also the desire for healthy and clean air. “Even NASA has stated that indoor plants reduce air toxins. People are beginning to understand this benefit now,” she says.
Nature Fly Nursery offers flowers in various sizes, from small to large. “Our flower prices vary depending on the size of the pot,” she explains. “For example, Chrysanthemum ranges from NPR 50 to NPR 500, and Marigold ranges from NPR 40 to NPR 250, depending on the size.”
Khadka shared that due to the growing demand, some flowers have to be imported from outside the country. “Local production alone is not enough, so we have to import,” she says. “Although imported plants are more expensive, they are often attractive and of good quality, so customers choose them.”
She sees a bright future in the flower business. “The trade is definitely increasing because everyone now wants to plant flowers and brighten their homes,” she states. Her experience shows that the demand for indoor plants, in particular, is on the rise.
To attract customers, the nursery has introduced various offers. “We are currently offering discounts of 10 to 20 percent.
There is a 10 percent discount on Marigolds,” Khadka revealed. Additionally, they have a scheme to give away two kilograms of fertilizer for free with the purchase of fruit saplings.
In the current festive season, Marigold (Sayapatri) is the top priority. “Marigold is number one right now, followed by Chrysanthemum,” she says. “Globe Amaranth is mostly used for making garlands rather than planting at home.”
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