What age is this origami Plum Blossom for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 8 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “うめ” (梅). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Plum BlossomうめPlum Blossom

A plum blossom with five round petals, the first flower of spring. Fold the corners behind to turn a pentagon into a round flower.

4 steps
about 8 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、4つのかどをまん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold all four corners to the center.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
5つのふちをうしろへ折って、五角形にする
Fold five edges behind to make a pentagon.
上のかどが、四角の上のふちにとどく五角形です。
5つのかどを、少しうしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the five points behind a little to round the flower.
できあがり！花びらのさかい目と、まん中のしべをかいたら、うめの花のできあがり！
Finished! Draw lines between the petals and the stamens in the middle. Your plum blossom is finished!

Fun fact

うめの花は、まだ寒い2月ごろにさきはじめます。さくらより早く、春が近いことを教えてくれる花です。

Plum trees bloom in February while it is still cold. They flower before cherry trees and tell us spring is coming.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
plumうめ
blossom（木の）花
petal花びら
pentagon五角形

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Plum Blossom for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 8 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “うめ” (梅). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.