In Konya, the kokaina flower is attracting attention before the New Year.

With days left until New Year's, preparations for the kokina flower continue at florists in Konya. Demand for the kokina flower in Konya has increased significantly in recent years. Florists stated that the kokina flower has seen intense interest from citizens and has become a symbol of New Year's, noting that there is no age range when it comes to demand. The price for a bouquet of kokina starts at 700-800 lira. Metin Dikici, a florist in Konya who has been in the flower business for over 30 years, stated that they have been in the flower business for generations, continuing from grandfather to grandson, and from father to grandson. Metin Dikici, who says that the kokina flower has passed as a symbol of New Year's, said, "Recently, when December arrives, kokina becomes a topic of discussion both among people and on social media. According to a legend, if the kokina flower does not wilt for a whole year after being given to someone, it is believed to bring luck, prosperity, and happiness to the owner." Metin Dikici stated that the kokina flower is actually two different flowers, "The green one called Ruscus, on top of which the red one is later added..."