Worked on exploring what could possibly be the base, besides a pole straight down. Here are some explorations…

Too overwhelmingly crazy, but still interesting

Also, upon consulting fabrizio, we discussed about the mechanism and how the petals seem disconnected and not in union with the pole as shown above.

Fabrizio suggested some slot at the bottom to prevent the heavier top from turning over due to its weight. This will seek to limit the minimum and maximum angle each petal will tilt.

Then, thought if each petal can be staggered progressively in term of its height, to give it a more 3 dimensional look and volumetric quality from different angles

Looks ok, but still not too satisfied with the straight and rigid pole down