[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":143},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f381j1qpbyi9sr":3},{"kind":4,"country":5,"referenceDate":6,"text":7,"calendar":44,"article":46,"scope":73,"ranges":74,"related":90,"contextual":128},"article","MX","2026-10-17",{"slug":8,"title":9,"description":10,"answer":11,"sections":12,"faq":34},"day-of-the-dead","Which flowers to choose for Day of the Dead in Mexico","Day of the Dead in Mexico, 1 and 2 November: cempasúchil, crested celosia and other flowers for an ofrenda suited to its space and format.","Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico on 1 and 2 November. Cempasúchil and crested celosia known as terciopelo are part of its floral decorations. For an ofrenda, first decide whether you need stems, a potted plant or petals. Each format takes up space and needs preparing differently.",[13,18,24,29],{"title":14,"paragraphs":15},"Cempasúchil, terciopelo and a personal memory",[16,17],"Cempasúchil is used in ofrendas and petal paths. Crested celosia known as terciopelo contributes velvety-looking folds. Celebrations and ofrendas differ between communities and families.","The cempasúchil in the image has rounded orange heads. It is Tagetes erecta rather than the celosia with crested folds. You could also add chrysanthemums or carnations for their colour and the memory you want to express. Their size can suit the container and the space left available.",{"title":19,"paragraphs":20},"Stems, a potted plant or petals for the space",[21,22,23],"For a bouquet on the ofrenda, measure the base and clear height before choosing the container. A low arrangement leaves portraits and other objects visible. If you take flowers to a grave, the size and materials need to suit that space and the cemetery’s rules.","To make a path you need petals or flowers prepared for that purpose rather than simply a bigger bouquet. Describe the length and width you want to cover. A potted plant takes up its own space and needs care; choose this format if you plan to keep the plant after the celebration.","For Day of the Dead visits to cemeteries in Morelos in 2026, the recommendation is to place flowers in moist sand instead of water to avoid mosquito breeding sites. Prepare the container for that use and remove empty containers that could collect water. When ordering the bouquet, explain that this is how you will place the flowers at the grave.",{"title":25,"paragraphs":26},"An order for a small ofrenda",[27,28],"You could ask: “I’m preparing an ofrenda on an 80-centimetre shelf. I would like a low arrangement of crested terciopelo that leaves the photograph visible, plus separate cempasúchil for a short path. I need the final container width and advice on transporting the petals.”","This example separates the arrangement from the path material so quantities can suit the shelf without overcrowding it. Give the day you will set up the ofrenda and the journey home. Keep the container stable in transit and protect the flowers from knocks and heat.",{"title":30,"paragraphs":31},"A note and preparing for the visit",[32,33],"A card can record a specific memory. For example: “To remember your kitchen stories and keep telling them together as a family.” Leave it beside the flowers on the ofrenda or share the message with those preparing the remembrance.","For a visit on 1 or 2 November, plan collection around the opening hours. Take the bouquet ready for the container you will use. If you contribute to a shared ofrenda, its organiser can explain the available space and materials still needed so your contribution fits the arrangement.",[35,38,41],{"question":36,"answer":37},"Is Day of the Dead only on 2 November?","This occasion covers 1 and 2 November. Events and preparations may have different times or days in each community; check the local programme if you plan to attend.",{"question":39,"answer":40},"Are cempasúchil and terciopelo the same flower?","No. The cempasúchil in this guide is Tagetes erecta with rounded heads. Terciopelo is a crested celosia. Combine them in an ofrenda or choose one for the colour and texture you want.",{"question":42,"answer":43},"Can I use chrysanthemums or carnations?","Yes. Choose them for their colour or a family memory. Decide on the container and the space they will occupy on the ofrenda.",{"occasionId":45,"countryCode":5},"mx-day-of-dead",{"id":45,"category":47,"imageId":48,"name":49,"imageAlt":50,"territoryLabel":51,"sources":52},"occasions","cempasuchil","Day of the Dead","Four rounded orange Mexican marigold heads with ruffled petals and divided green leaves against a dark green background","Mexico · Nationwide",[53,57,61,65,69],{"url":54,"label":55,"claim":56},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cultura.gob.mx\u002Fnoticias\u002Fpatrimonio-cultural-arquitectura-y-turismo\u002F16767-el-culto-a-los-muertos-costumbre-que-se-remonta-a-la-epoca-prehispanica.html","Secretaría de Cultura · Día de Muertos","The text places the celebration on 1 and 2 November and describes flowers, cempasúchil and petals in ofrendas and visits. It supports the cultural context, not a current programme or identical practice throughout Mexico.",{"url":58,"label":59,"claim":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cultura.gob.mx\u002Fnoticias\u002Fpatrimonio-cultural-arquitectura-y-turismo\u002F16807-belleza-y-ritual:-las-flores-en-la-celebracion-del-dia-de-muertos.html","Secretaría de Cultura · Flores en el Día de Muertos","Identifies cempasúchil as Tagetes erecta and describes its use in ofrendas and paths of yellow or orange petals. Distinguishes crested celosia. A 2011 cultural text, not a current programme or an identical custom in every family.",{"url":62,"label":63,"claim":64},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gob.mx\u002Fagricultura%7Cdgsiap\u002Fes\u002Farticulos\u002Fflor-de-terciopelo","DGSIAP · Flor de terciopelo","Identifies flor de terciopelo as Celosia argentea var. Cristata and describes its use at graves and ofrendas, mainly in central and southern Mexico. It supports that form and use, not an identical nationwide tradition, current availability or every celosia form.",{"url":66,"label":67,"claim":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rhs.org.uk\u002Fplants\u002Ffor-places\u002Fcut-flowers-conditioning","Royal Horticultural Society · Cut flowers: cutting and conditioning","Supports preparation and care of cut flowers, using water and keeping them away from heat and direct sunlight. It does not establish Mexican dates or local commercial availability.",{"url":70,"label":71,"claim":72},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.morelos.gob.mx\u002Fultimas-noticias\u002Frefuerzan-autoridades-de-salud-acciones-de-prevencion-del-dengue-en-panteones-rumbo-al-dia-de-muertos","Servicios de Salud de Morelos · Panteones y Día de Muertos, 15\u002F10\u002F2026","Recommends moist sand instead of water for flowers in Morelos cemeteries ahead of Day of the Dead 2026 and removing containers that collect water. Breeding-site prevention, not a national ban or a guarantee of flower longevity.","Mexico",[75,80,85],{"start":76,"end":77,"startLabel":78,"endLabel":79},"2026-11-01","2026-11-02","1 November 2026","2 November 2026",{"start":81,"end":82,"startLabel":83,"endLabel":84},"2027-11-01","2027-11-02","1 November 2027","2 November 2027",{"start":86,"end":87,"startLabel":88,"endLabel":89},"2028-11-01","2028-11-02","1 November 2028","2 November 2028",[91,100,110,119],{"article":92,"reason":98,"primary":99},{"id":48,"category":93,"imageId":48,"path":94,"name":95,"title":96,"description":97,"imageAlt":50},"flowers","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fcempasuchil\u002F","Mexican marigold","Cempasúchil: stems, a potted plant or petals for an ofrenda","Get to know cempasúchil, Tagetes erecta, and choose cut flowers, a potted plant or petals for a small ofrenda with room for a portrait.","Its yellow or orange flowers are used in ofrendas and petal paths. Choose stems for a container or separate petals for the path you want to prepare.",true,{"article":101,"reason":108,"primary":109},{"id":102,"category":93,"imageId":102,"path":103,"name":104,"title":105,"description":106,"imageAlt":107},"celosia","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fcelosia\u002F","Celosia","When to give celosia","Choose celosia by form, colour and size for birthdays or Christmas. Crests and plumes, a practical order, fresh and dried formats, transport and care.","Burgundy-red crested celosia against dark green","Crested celosia, known as terciopelo, is used in decorations for these dates. We suggest its texture for an ofrenda, with the size suited to the space.",false,{"article":111,"reason":118,"primary":109},{"id":112,"category":93,"imageId":112,"path":113,"name":114,"title":115,"description":116,"imageAlt":117},"chrysanthemum","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fchrysanthemum\u002F","Chrysanthemum","When to give chrysanthemums","How to give chrysanthemums or choose them for a tribute. Compare shapes, colours and formats and check precautions for homes with pets.","Chrysanthemum against a dark green background","An option for flowers in a container when you want a different volume. Choose the colour around the memory you want to express.",{"article":120,"reason":127,"primary":109},{"id":121,"category":93,"imageId":121,"path":122,"name":123,"title":124,"description":125,"imageAlt":126},"carnation","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fcarnation\u002F","Carnation","When to give carnations","How to choose carnations for a birthday, a thank-you or a tribute. Bouquet sizes, care and precautions around pets.","Carnation against a dark green background","An alternative with ruffled petals for a small remembrance bouquet. Choose flowers the family prefers.",[129,135],{"id":130,"category":131,"imageId":121,"path":132,"name":133,"title":133,"description":134,"imageAlt":126},"cut-flower-care","guides","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-care-for-a-bouquet\u002F","How to care for a bouquet when it arrives","How to care for a bouquet on arrival and what to check if it looks limp. Water, stem cutting, flower food and different care needs within a mixed bouquet.",{"id":136,"category":131,"imageId":137,"path":138,"name":139,"title":139,"description":140,"imageAlt":141,"coverageLabel":142},"transporting-flowers","lisianthus","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-transport-a-bouquet\u002F","How to pack and transport a bouquet of flowers","How to carry a bouquet or potted poinsettia. Local trips in Mexico and Lithuania, heat, cold, flights and border checks for Spain, Germany and Argentina.","Lavender lisianthus with a bud against a dark green background","Spain, Argentina, Germany, Lithuania, and Mexico",1792292097205]