Flower arranging can be divided into two major categories: ceremonial flower arranging and artistic flower arranging.

 Ceremonial flower arranging is used for social etiquette activities, such as weddings and funerals, visiting relatives and friends, celebration ceremonies, welcoming and seeing off guests, and so on. The purpose is to enhance friendship and cater to the festive atmosphere. Therefore, flower arranging in this case requires neat and concise shapes and bright, vivid colors, usually with large shapes, many flowers, and dense placement.

 The flower forms of the floral materials should be relatively regular, not too thick, and not too small. Plants with odors or toxic sap are prohibited from use to avoid irritating and polluting the environment. If they are used, they need to be treated.

 There are many forms of ceremonial flower arranging. Commonly used ones include various garlands, flower baskets, bouquets, wreaths, table arrangements, bridal bouquets, corsages, and so on.

 Artistic flower arranging is used for display, beautification, and decoration of the environment, for artistic appreciation in various exhibitions, and for lively cultural and entertainment activities.

 Artistic flower arranging has higher requirements in material selection, conception, shaping, and layout, and has its own unique characteristics. It is widely used in flower selection, and both fresh and withered materials can be applied.

 Buds, flowers, and new leaves certainly have a vibrant and fresh beauty, but dead branches and withered twigs also carry the meaning of autumn and life. Therefore, although artistic flower arranging does not excessively require the types and quantities of flowers, it emphasizes the color, posture, and charm of each flower.

 It advocates winning through precision, a prominent theme, a beautiful artistic conception, and rich poetic and artistic meaning. Therefore, on the basis of conforming to composition and natural laws, the style is not rigid, but free, vivid, and multidimensional, fully expressing the author's emotions and interests. This is the unique characteristic of artistic flower arranging, and it is most likely to arouse the viewer. Love and obsession are also the most attractive aspects of flower arranging.

 In terms of style, artistic flower arranging is divided into Eastern art, Western art, and modern free art. The forms of artistic flower arranging include bottle arrangements, plate arrangements, basket arrangements, and so on.