Among the plants and flowers present in the gardens are bougainvillea, monette, cotton flower, taina flower, periwinkle, hibiscus, Tahitian tiare flower, frangipani flower and butterfly blue pea flower.
While Tahitian tiare flowers and frangipani flowers are used in cocktails, hibiscus and bougainvillea are used for floral decoration in the bedrooms (especially for flower arrangements on the bed, which are particularly appreciated by honeymooners). In addition, the flowers and coconut palms in the gardens allow the resort to offer certain cultural activities to guests, such as making flower-crowns, or bag and basket weaving. Finally, the chef uses the edible flowers, “butterfly blue peas” (which grow in Moana’s gardens) to make several dishes. He uses them while fresh to flavor salads, soups or sauces, and the dried flowers are used in infusions or as a blue coloring in pastries.