| Vased and Basket Bouquets |
- Immediately upon arrival and each day
thereafter add tepid water as needed to the arrangement.
- Remove all the foliage (leaves) on the
stems that will be in water. If you do not remove these leaves, the leaves will
deteriorate and give off a harmful gas in the water and will reduce the life of the
flowers.
- Avoid direct sunlight and excessively
hot or cold locations.
- For extra longevity, cut the flower stems
every other day and change the water adding floral preservative provided by us here.
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- Tip: Flowers with tight buds or blooms will
open up when put in warm water for several hours.
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| Green and Blooming Plants |
- Most house plants including those
planted together in dish gardens do best in moderately moist soil.
- The soil should be cool and moist,
never soggy, one half inch below the surface. Some plants require different moisture
levels so if in doubt check with your florist.
- Using water at room temperature water
thoroughly all around the top of the soil until water begins to run out of the drain
holes. If possible, after an hour, empty any excess water left in the saucer. Dish gardens
and pots without drain holes should be watered sparingly in order to avoid overwatering.
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| Fresh Cut Roses
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- Fill a vase with water and flower food
provided by florist.
- Cut about 1" from the bottom of
each stem at a diagonal angle.
- Remove all stems and leaves below
water level to avoid bacteria growth.
- Remove the outermost petal from each
rose bud.
- Recut stems and replace the water
every other day. Keep away from direct sunlight or drafts.
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- Tip: Roses with tight buds will open up when
put in warm water for several hours.
- Tip: To revive a drooping rose, cut the stem
and submerge the entire rose in water for about an hour. Straighten the stem and bud in
the water. Then replace it in the vase.
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