| rdfs:comment | - When a character has super powers (especially the glowy variety), artists will want to personalize them. After all, seeing twenty lime green Battle Auras would make viewers think they're watching a rave, not a Martial Arts and Crafts Cooking Duel. And so it goes that most Ki Attacks, Deflector Shields, Glowing Eyes of Doom, and sundry visual effects are Color Coded to the character. Not to be confused with Flower Power. Examples of Petal Power include:
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| abstract | - When a character has super powers (especially the glowy variety), artists will want to personalize them. After all, seeing twenty lime green Battle Auras would make viewers think they're watching a rave, not a Martial Arts and Crafts Cooking Duel. And so it goes that most Ki Attacks, Deflector Shields, Glowing Eyes of Doom, and sundry visual effects are Color Coded to the character. Well, some are a tad more original when they personalize their offensive repertoire. They use...flower petals! That's right, this character attacks enemies by spontaneously creating a swarm of lovely flower petals. These petals aren't harmless though, they're usually either razor sharp or explosive, accompanied by a gale force wind, deadly poison, or a powerful barrier. Or all of the above, in order to annihilate a foe with a deadly display of beauty. The petals can be from any flower, but commonly, it's rose petals, peach blossoms, or Cherry Blossoms (these are a big favorite in Anime). Leaves aren't out of the question either, using vine whips is a different trope though. The attack itself may or may not actually be made of petals; it could just be a fancy visual aid that disintegrates post attack. That said, most instances of this trope come with flower based names and they actually do evoke power over plants in some form. Not to be confused with Flower Power. Examples of Petal Power include:
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