History Main / PetalPower

* Subverted in ''ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders Annual Vol 1''. Geo-Force was pitted against Mayflower, a girl who controlled plants. After a lengthy fight with her, Geo-Force notices that Mayflower was almost a spitting image of his sister. Mayflower then commands a dandelion to grow and disperse its seeds in a cloud, covering the hero's face in a layer of thick fluff that suffocates him enough to knock him out.

* Felli Loss in ''Literature/ChromeShelledRegios'' has this [[JustifiedTrope justified]] as her weapon actually are "flakes" (shaped like pink petals) of metal that she controls as a psychokinetic.

* Kodachi Kuno in ''Manga/RanmaOneHalf'' often has black rose petals around her. Usually incorporated [[IncomingHam into her exits or entrance]], but occasionally involved in an attack. Parodied in one episode, where Akane struggles to clean up the petals left after one of Kodachi's dramatic exits, then eventually gives up and goes to bed.

* Pisces Aphrodite from ''Manga/SaintSeiya'' who use several type of ''rose'' (petals included) for his attacks. He also filled the stairs behind his temple with poisonous roses so, even if he lost, Seiya and Co. wouldn't reach their goals. Too bad Marin derails his plans, though to be fair, he didn't have any way to know she'd show up there.
* Slain [[MonsterOfTheWeek Youko]] from ''Manga/SakuraHimeTheLegendOfPrincessSakura '' dissolve into a cloud of petals. Later it turns out that this happens to anyone killed with the heroine's sword, monster or not.

* Flora is a [[SummonMagic summon]] in ''VideoGame/GoldenSun: The Lost Age'', who apparently attacks with flower petals. Flora is the Goddess of Flowers in Roman mythology.

* Plant Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6'' has his signature weapon, the Plant Barrier, which surrounds him with a protective ring of flower petals that rotate around him, which he can also fire at Mega Man. Mega Man gains the Plant Barrier after defeating Plant Man, though he can't fire it when he uses it.

* Keiji Maeda from ''VideoGame/SengokuBasara'' who, unlike other characters associated with the [[BlowYouAway wind-element]], invokes these during some of his special attacks.
* In ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'', Vega's Bloody High Claw Ultra sends the opponent skyward, then lets them come back to the ground amidst a shower of dainty red rose petals. Except with [[WickedCultured Vega]] being [[SerialKiller Vega]], [[FridgeHorror those aren't rose petals]].

* ''Anime/SailorMoon'':
** Pictured above: Zoisite from ''Anime/SailorMoon.'' His ([[ShesAManInJapan her in the [=DiC=] dub]]) dark energy attacks take the appearance of cherry-blossom petals.
** In the [[Manga/SailorMoon manga]] and ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal'', some of Jupiter's attacks also involved petals, such as her "Flower Hurricane".
** Additionally, Cere Cere from the Amazones Quartet specializes in plant-summoning and once blew hypnotic petals at Chibiusa's friend, Momoko. Tuxedo Mask gets an honorable mention, because his multiple-rose attacks involve whole flowers, not just the petals.

%%* Shinku of ''Manga/RozenMaiden''.

* Slain [[MonsterOfTheWeek Youko]] from ''Manga/SakuraHime'' dissolve into a cloud of petals. Later it turns out that this happens to anyone killed with the heroine's sword, monster or not.

* One of the monsters of the week in the Chinese animated series ''Kodama'' uses petal attacks, such as forming a fist from them.

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* Saya in ''Series/SeijuuSentaiGingaman''.
* [[MonsterOfTheWeek Viscount Cherry Blossom]] in ''Series/GoseiSentaiDairanger'', who became "Terror Blossom" when he appeared in the second season of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.

* Hannah[=/=]Spring from ''Podcasts/{{Sequinox}}'' can summon roots, vines, and flowers. Syd[=/=]Autumn can also make leaves that are sharp as knives and throw them with her wind power.

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* [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Peach's]] Final Smash in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'', Peach Blossom, features plenty of the titular flower.
** Fellow ''Mario'' princess [[MeaningfulName Daisy's]] special moves in ''Mario'' spin-offs often feature trails of flower petals.

* The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' franchise must have several hundred acres of cherry trees to provide the necessary petals to their characters.
** Also, ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' has Yojimbo's [[OneHitKO Zanmato]].
** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX'', one of Freya Crescent's attacks is Cherry Blossom, which is a pretty standard slash that erupts into flowers for some reason.
** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyTactics'', secret character Cloud had a similar attack
** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'', Lightning and [[SummonMagic Odin's]] attacks are accompanied by [[SomethingAboutARose rose petals]].
* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfDragoon'', Lavitz and Albert both have protective spells that envelop the party in a storm of flowers or cherry blossoms.

* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1'' has Dunban and his "[[CherryBlossom Blossom Dance]]".
* Plant Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6'' has his signature weapon, the Plant Barrier, which surrounds him with a protective ring of flower petals that rotate around him, which he can also fire at Mega Man. Mega Man gains the Plant Barrier after defeating Plant Man, though he can't fire it when he uses it.
* ''VideoGame/{{Mega Man X}}5'' has Spike Rosered/Axle the Red, who uses a rain of deadly petals as his DesperationAttack.
* ''VideoGame/MegaManStarForce'''s [[{{Superboss}} Dragon Sky]] has deadly [[BreathWeapon cherry blossom breath]] as his signature attack.
* The Great Fairies in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker''.
* In ''VideoGame/TouhouYouyoumuPerfectCherryBlossom'' (of course), the final boss Yuyuko Saigyouji has the {{danmaku}} pattern "Perfect Cherry Blossom of Sumizome" (of course), which clutters the screen with falling petals. In the fighting games, it's her underling Youmu that makes cherry petals appear all around her when she slashes her sword real quick. In both cases, they're deadly or damaging to your health bar. However, if you collect the harmless sort of cherry petals (or the larger-value cherry blocks), you earn your way towards a Supernatural Border, which makes you invincible for a short time and allows you to clear the entire screen of bullets with the touch of a button.
** [[GreenThumb Yuuka]] [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower Kazami]] uses various flowers and petals as her bullets. She's also one of the more powerful characters in the series.
** Hong Meiling also has various flower-themed spellcards.
* In ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'', Rachel's [[OneHitKill Astral Finish]] causes her opponent to explode in a shower of rose petals.
* ''VideoGame/DeadOrAlive'''s Kasumi has a CherryBlossom motif, which she can use to ''teleport''; her half-sister Ayame does the same with iris petals (appropriate to her name). [[VideoGame/NinjaGaiden Ryu]] and Hayate (Kasumi's brother) does it with leaves.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Flower}}'', it's pretty much the main thing, allowing you to open flowers and bring color back to the landscape. It is also useful for [[spoiler: destroying some of the man-made structures or making them useful]].
* ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes'': When Team Rose unleash their Team Blast, it involves a balancing act that generates an explosion of flower petals. It's surprisingly effective.
* In ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaCircleOfTheMoon'', several of the [[GreenThumb Mandragora]] based spells involve attacking with flower petals.
* [[VideoGame/SamuraiShodown Yoshitora's]] special moves all produce flower graphics when they connect. [[CallingYourAttacks He also yells the flower names.]]
* Both ''VideoGame/SecretOfMana'' and its sequel ''VideoGame/TrialsOfMana'' feature "Sleep Flower" spells that [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin use flower petals to put your opponents to sleep]].
* ''VideoGame/{{Suikoden}}'' also does this with one of its Wind-element spells, "Wind of Sleep".
* ''VideoGame/DigitalDevilSaga'' has a physical attack skill called [[CherryBlossoms "Sakura Rage"]] which creates this effect. It can also cause the [[CharmPerson "Charm"]] status effect.
* Raven from ''VideoGame/TalesOfVesperia'' has a spell called Arrivederci, which is a whirlwhind of flower petals.
* Keiji Maeda from ''VideoGame/SengokuBasara'' who, unlike other characters associated with the [[BlowYouAway wind-element]], invokes these during some of his special attacks.
* [[WorldsMostBeautifulWoman Diao Chan]] in ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors 7'' invokes this power in most of her special attacks.
* In ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'', Vega's Bloody High Claw Ultra sends the opponent skyward, then lets them come back to the ground amidst a shower of dainty red rose petals. Except with [[WickedCultured Vega]] being [[SerialKiller Vega]], [[FridgeHorror those aren't rose petals]].
* In ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfileCovenantOfThePlume'', [[LadyOfWar Phiona's]] [[LimitBreak Soul Crush]], "Crimson Grace", begins with the BattleCry "Fall as the petals of the rose!", and ends with lots of red rose petals spattering around, almost like droplets of blood.
* In ''VideoGame/SagaFrontier'', there's the katana technique "[[GratuitousSpanish Tres Flores]]" which has the attacker ensnaring the enemy within a giant glass flower, before shattering it into tiny, petaline pieces.
* The ''VideoGame/RomancingSaga'' games feature the recurring {{BFS}} technique "Midare Setsugekka" which always involves a flurry of flower petals floating across the screen.
* In ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening'', the main character (and the main character's child) can learn a skill called Ignis. While it doesn't have any powers related to flowers, it does end in a shower of flower petals if the attack hits. This is a play on the skill's Japanese name, which can be read as ''Blossoming Flame''.

* ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies2ItsAboutTime'': Being flowers, Red Stinger and Nightshade (when powered by Moonflower) attack by throwing petals at zombies. The former shoots two at one go when placed in the back lines, and the latter's hurts so much, it kills a basic zombie in only two hits.
* At one point in ''VideoGame/ConquestsOfCamelot'', Arthur can summon a whirlwind of rose petals to guide him across a frozen lake.
* In ''VisualNovel/MarcoAndTheGalaxyDragon'', Haqua can appear and disappear in a swirl of cherry blossoms.
* ''VideoGame/{{Terraria}}'' has the Orichalcum armor set; when worn, flower petals shoot towards enemies when you strike them. It also has the Flower Pow, a flail dropped from Plantera which shoots off petals in addition to its basic flail attacks.
* Lifeweaver of ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'' has a pervasive lotus flower motif, with his "[[GreenThumb biolight]]" [[MagicFromTechnology technology]] manifesting in various petal patterns. His primary healing power comes in the form of launching blossoming buds towards his allies, and he creates HardLight "Petal Platforms" to [[FloatingPlatforms lift people into the air]].

* From ''Webcomic/KillSixBillionDemons'', [[https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comic/wielder-of-names-4-67/ Nadia Om]], known as [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast The Blood Flower]], uses this to disintegrate a dissident subject.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Asperchu}}'', Wes-Li's very own version of the [[KamehameHadoken Curse-Yame-Ha]] looks to invoke [[http://hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_5E/Page_28 petal power]].

* One episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheBackyardigans'' features a superhero named Flower Girl (played by Uniqua) who has this power.

The petals can be from any flower, but commonly, it's [[SomethingAboutARose rose petals]], peach blossoms, or CherryBlossoms (these are a big favorite in Anime). Leaves aren't out of the question either, though using VineTentacles is not this trope. The attack itself may or may not actually be ''made'' of petals; it could just be a fancy visual aid that disintegrates post attack.[[note]]Which makes you wonder at all the spare energy and work that must have gone into making a generic energy attack look like the picture on the top right.[[/note]] That said, most instances of this trope come with [[CallingYourAttacks flower based names]] and they actually do evoke [[GreenThumb power over plants]] in some form.

* ''Series/KamenRiderFaiz'': the Rose Orphenoch fires blasts of petals from his [[Series/{{Kikaider}} Hakaider]]-like brain-window-thing.

* Kurama from ''Manga/YuYuHakusho'' has his Fuuka Enbujin attack, which is basically [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Razor Leaf]] with [[SuckMyRose rose petals]]. The dub had two different translations for it, one of which was "Petals and Thorns".

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* ''Series/{{Torchwood}}'' has a race of evil fairies that kill you by [[NightmareFuel shoving flower petals]] [[OrificeInvasion down your throat.]]

* Pictured above: Zoisite from ''Anime/SailorMoon.'' His ([[ShesAManInJapan her in the [=DiC=] dub]]) dark energy attacks take the appearance of cherry-blossom petals.

The petals can be from any flower, but commonly, it's [[SomethingAboutARose rose petals]], peach blossoms, or CherryBlossoms (these are a big favorite in Anime). Leaves aren't out of the question either, though using [[CombatTentacles vine]] {{whip|ItGood}}s is not this trope. The attack itself may or may not actually be ''made'' of petals; it could just be a fancy visual aid that disintegrates post attack.[[note]]Which makes you wonder at all the spare energy and work that must have gone into making a generic energy attack look like the picture on the top right.[[/note]] That said, most instances of this trope come with [[CallingYourAttacks flower based names]] and they actually do evoke [[GreenThumb power over plants]] in some form.

* Felli Loss in ''LightNovel/ChromeShelledRegios'' has this [[JustifiedTrope justified]] as her weapon actually are "flakes" (shaped like pink petals) of metal that she controls as a psychokinetic.

* Guiche of ''LightNovel/TheFamiliarOfZero'' has a rose for a magic wand. Among other tricks, he can make the petals turn into animated suits of armor when they hit the ground.

* ''VideoGame/MegaManStarForce'''s [[BonusBoss Dragon Sky]] has deadly [[BreathWeapon cherry blossom breath]] as his signature attack.

* [[TheChick Saya]] in ''Series/SeijuuSentaiGingaman''.

* Plant Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6''. ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'''s Wood Man's Leaf Shield might count too.

* ''Wiki/SCPFoundation'': [[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-143 SCP-143]] is a forest of [[MadeOfIndestructium incredibly strong]] trees with [[AbsurdlySharpBlade razor sharp]] petals. The Foundation lost three staff members when they were out collecting petals, [[FlechetteStorm and the wind picked up.]]

* Slain [[MonsterOfTheWeek Youko]] from ''Manga/SakuraHime'' dissolve into a cloud of petals.

* A decent number of enemies in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'' use a petal attack [[note]]which is actually called "Petal Power," appropriately enough[[/note]] that turns the players into mushrooms (unless prevented by a Transform Pin).

* [[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-143 SCP-143]] is a forest of [[MadeOfIndestructium incredibly strong]] trees with [[AbsurdlySharpBlade razor sharp]] petals. ''The Wiki/SCPFoundation'' lost three staff members when they were out collecting petals...[[FlechetteStorm and then the wind picked up.]]

** To be more specific, the lower-level spell creates a rain of red roses whose smell makes evil creatures [[StandardStatusEffect violently sick]]. The more powerful one creates a rain of black tulips that [[MadeOfExplodium explode on contact]] with evil creatures.

** Petal Dance, a powerful Grass-type move. After using it the Pokémon is locked in for a couple of turns, and after the effects wear off, [[StandardStatusEffects they are confused.]]

Not to be confused with [[HippieTeacher Flower]] [[GranolaGirl Power]]. Users are prone to wear {{Garden Garment}}s.

* ''Franchise/PrettyCure'':

-->-- '''[[{{WesternAnimation/Hercules}} Megara]]''', ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII''

** And even Crusadermon, who is not flower-themed. Turns out, the rose that's typically a prop (see James from Franchise/{{Pokemon}}) can be used to create a storm of petals to blind/distract the enemy. (It actually seems to hurt them ''just'' once.)

* Several of the attacks of the Shinmeiryuu school of swordfighting from ''Manga/LoveHina'' and ''Manga/MahouSenseiNegima'' incorporate cherry blossoms in their name and special effect. Presumably, the sword does all the work. Just to drive the point home, the name of the ''Negima'' swordswoman is Sakurazaki, [[CherryBlossomGirl written with the kanji for "cherry blossom"]].

* Subverted in ''ComicBook/{{Batman and the Outsiders}} Annual Vol 1''. Geo-Force was pitted against Mayflower, a girl who controlled plants. After a lengthy fight with her, Geo-Force notices that Mayflower was almost a spitting image of his sister. Mayflower then commands a dandelion to grow and disperse its seeds in a cloud, covering the hero's face in a layer of thick fluff that suffocates him enough to knock him out.

** In the [[FightingGame fighting game]] [[SpinOff spin-off]] title, [[VideoGame/PokkenTournament Pokken Tournament]], the character Gardevoir has rose petals accompanying many of their attacks, and similar effects in many of their related accessories or titles. This is of note due to the fact that Gardevoir is not Grass-type, but instead dual [[PsychicPowers Psychic]]/[[TheFairFolk Fairy]] type. That being said, the line does learn the Grass-type move Magical Leaf, amongst others.
* [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Peach's]] Final Smash in ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Peach Blossom, features plenty of the titular flower.

* ''VideoGame/{{Xenoblade}}'' has Dunban and his "[[CherryBlossom Blossom Dance]]".

* In ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}} 7: Perfect Cherry Blossom'' (of course), the final boss Yuyuko Saigyouji has the {{danmaku}} pattern "Perfect Cherry Blossom of Sumizome" (of course), which clutters the screen with falling petals. In the fighting games, it's her underling Youmu that makes cherry petals appear all around her when she slashes her sword real quick. In both cases, they're deadly or damaging to your health bar. However, if you collect the harmless sort of cherry petals (or the larger-value cherry blocks), you earn your way towards a Supernatural Border, which makes you invincible for a short time and allows you to clear the entire screen of bullets with the touch of a button.

* ''VideoGame/{{Digital Devil Saga}}'' has a physical attack skill called [[CherryBlossoms "Sakura Rage"]] which creates this effect. It can also cause the [[CharmPerson "Charm"]] status effect.

* Keiji Maeda from ''VideoGame/{{Sengoku Basara}}'' who, unlike other characters associated with the [[BlowYouAway wind-element]], invokes these during some of his special attacks.
* [[WorldsMostBeautifulWoman Diao Chan]] in ''VideoGame/{{Dynasty Warriors}}'' 7 invokes this power in most of her special attacks.

* Several entries in the ''Videogame/{{Yakuza}}'' series allow you to obtain the 'Sakura' Katana as a secret weapon. It's fairly powerful, though by no means an InfinityPlusOneSword, but it DOES trail sakura-petals whenever you use it, which can lend your brutal gangland beatdowns a certain... air of grace.

* From Webcomic/KillSixBillionDemons, [[https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comic/wielder-of-names-4-67/ Nadia Om]], known as [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast The Blood Flower]], uses this to disintegrate a dissident subject.

* In ''Literature/{{RavenorVsEisenhorn}}'', the Chaos Space Marine Teke can control rose petals with his sorcery. He can send them to attack people like a swarm of bees, or wrap them around himself and magically transform them into either a bodyglove or a suit of PowerArmor.

-->-- '''[[{{Disney/Hercules}} Megara]]''', ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII''

* An inversion: in Disney's ''Disney/SleepingBeauty'', the three fairies protect Prince Philip from a rain of arrows and spears by magically changing them to harmless flowers.

When a character has super powers (especially the [[PowerGlows glowy variety]]), artists will want to personalize them. After all, seeing twenty lime green {{Battle Aura}}s would make viewers think they're watching a rave, not a MartialArtsAndCrafts CookingDuel. And so it goes that most KiAttacks, {{Deflector Shield}}s, GlowingEyesOfDoom, and sundry visual effects are {{Color Coded|ForYourConvenience}} to the character.