Flower and Omamental Garden Plants Business in Muang Districes of Yala Province

Abstract

In order to develop flower and ornament plants. One should have basic information. This study was conducted to study the potentiality, structure demand of flowers, and ornament plants. Another objective was to compare the differences of the related factors. The study was done reviewing 16 business owners, 113 flower and ornament plants buyers from flowers stores, and 121 flowers from flower shops or flower stalls in Yala Province. The data was taken to analyse statistically. It was found that the potentiality and business structure were in medium level and they were not depend upon the size of the business space (p > 0.05). Moreover, The study indicated that majority of flower and ornamental plants buyers were 20 - 25 years old. The income were lower than 8,000 baht per month. The individual difference of the buyers was also the factor that contribute to the buying differs. In buying flowers and planting equipments differed according to age and occupation (p < 0.05). At the same time the study revealed that the frequency of buying, mode of buying and spending money in buying flower and ornament plants varied with the income of the buyers (p < 0.05). In addition, the study showed that the frequency of buying flowers from stores and stalls varied by the difference of buyers’ age, occupation and income (p < 0.05). The results showed that the potentiality and the structure of flower and ornamental plants business were prosperously. By knowing the demand and supply, including related factors shown in this investigation would enhance flower and ornament plants business.