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FLOWER AND PLANT CARE
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE SOONER THAT YOU PUT YOUR FRESH FLOWERS INTO WATER, THE LONGER THEY WILL LAST.
VIEW OUR FLOWER AND PLANT CARE TIPS BELOW.
1. RE CUT FLOWERS
The flowers should be re-cut at the stem while submerged in water. This is important for hollow stem flowers. It will prevent an airlock from forming in the stem which may prevent the flowers from taking water.
2. WATER
The stems should be cut at an angle, which will create a wider exposed area and allow the flowers to take the maximum amount of water they need.
3. FLOWER FOOD
Your flowers will last longer if special flower food is added to the water. View our secret flower food recipe and a list of products we use and recommend below.
Caring For Cut Flowers
Your roses are thirsty and need to drink water for 8-12 hours to perk up. With proper care, your roses will bloom over the next few days.
If your roses have been out of water for 15 minutes or more, cut 2 cm’s off the stems, at an angle to increase its intake of water. Be sure to use a sharp knife or scissor and avoid smashing or piercing the stem.
Remove any discoloured petals on the flowers outer edge and any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 2 or 3 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own, just see our secret recipe below.
For the longest life, keep your roses away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
Soak its entire root zone in water at least twice a week in dry summer weather. Be careful not to drown it, as it doesn’t like sitting in water.
It needs a good drainage system to bloom at its best.
It needs a minimum of 5-6 hours of sunlight a day. If it doesn’t get enough sunlight, it will slowly die over time.
Our Irises may arrive as a tight bud, but they will open quickly and mature in a day or two. Their vase life is quite short so keep water their water levels full and bacteria free for a wonderful vase life
If your irises have been out of water for 15 minutes or more, cut 2 cm’s off the stems, at an angle to increase its intake of water. Be sure to use a sharp knife or scissor and avoid smashing or piercing the stem.
Remove any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 3 or 4 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own, just see our secret recipe below.
For the longest life, keep your irises away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
Remove any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 3 or 4 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own, just see our secret recipe on this page.
For the longest life, keep your gerbera daisies away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
If your sunflowers have been out of water for 15 minutes or more, cut a few cm’s, at an angle off the stems so there’s a little bit of stem that shows above the rim of the vase. Be sure to use a sharp knife or scissor and avoid smashing or piercing the stem.
Remove any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 3 or 4 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own; just see our secret recipe on this page.
For the longest life, keep your sunflowers away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
Remove any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 3 or 4 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own, just see our secret recipe on this page.
For the longest life, keep your lilies away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
As the lily opens, you can remove their anthers to avoid getting the pollen on yourself or your furniture
Remove any foliage or petals that fall below the waterline.
Fill a non-metal vase with water and add 1 packet of flower food.
Re-cutting the stems every 3 or 4 days will lengthen their life. After doing this, clean the vase before refilling it with new water and add more flower food. If you’ve run out of flower food, you can make your own, just see our secret recipe below.
For the longest life, keep your carnations away from direct sunlight, heat, air-conditioning units and drafts.
Caring For Plants
Lavender needs full sun for at least 6 hours per day.
They need excellent drainage like rock gardens & raised beds –preferably lots of stone.
Lavender needs space! 4 inch pots grow into 3 foot diameter shrubs. Keep clear of any creeping ground cover, or weeds, of course. And make sure the lavender has enough space around it for when it grows much larger.
Prune Annually Leave 2-3 inches of soft green. Do not cut into the hardwood. Prune around Valentine’s Day or after the coldest part of the winter.
Lavender prefers soakings every 7-10 days. 1 inch of rainfall weekly is perfect.
The Phalaenopsis Orchid does well indoors in good indirect light conditions. Remember to keep them out of the direct sunlight but placing them in the shade of trees in summer is beneficial to your orchid.
Generally speaking the Phalaenopsis orchid does best in a cool environment as it guards against dehydration. They are most happy at temperatures below the comfort level of humans, especially at night.
The Phalaenopsis Orchid thrives in humid environments so be sure to locate it in the most humid place as possible. Remember to keep the orchid away from wind, gas, heaters or any equipment that dries the air as it robs the orchid of humidity.
Take care not to over water your orchid or let them stand in water. The Phalaenopsis orchid is epiphytic meaning that it grows on other plants or materials rather than in the soil. It should not be allowed to soak in water because they don’t do this in their natural environment. You should water it on a weekly basis when it’s nearly 80% dry from the top, allowing it to drain and tossing out any excess water.
If your Orchid has stopped flowering, cut the stem above the 2nd node and place it in a cool, dark, humid room (like the bathroom) so it can get cool induction for 3 months. After 3 months, return it to its normal place and water as per usual.
Don’t water leaves as the water that sits on them might kill it.
Although it’s not good to let stand in draught, good ventilation is required. If you keep the pot plant in a low temperature, its flowers will last longer!
Natural but not direct sunlight helps it grow.
Always keep its planting mix moist but not drowning as its bulbs may rot.
When the tips of its leaves go dark, it is a sign of over-watering.
Place indoors preferably. You can put it in a bright room but not in direct sunlight
Water thoroughly but take care not to drown it.
Make sure it can be drained, but remember that it likes plenty of moisture!
It loves semi-cool, humid locations indoors in bright indirect light.
Place filtered water in its central cup and replace it frequently to keep it from rotting.
Keep potting mix moist during warm months. A light mist daily will keep it looking beautiful.
It likes low light and hates direct sunlight. The guzmania is a tropical plant so humidity is its friend.
When watering, do not drown daily! Only water once a week when soil looks dried out.
The cactus is sturdy and flexible but it does not need direct sunlight. It needs just enough light, shade and airflow as it is very important for the succulent to grow.
Best placed on a windowsill.
Although hydrangeas can tolerate dry conditions for quite some time, they need a generous amount of water to perform at their best.
A good drainage hole in its pot is required for roots to stay fresh.
Water deeply until water runs through its drainage system, and if it looks even slightly wilted, water immediately.
The Hydrangea blooms best in full sun and becomes slightly unattractive with too much shade. Make sure to water enough while in the sun, or else its blooms will scorch and leaves will sag.
Water evenly, every second day.
In warmer months, more watering may be required.
Its roots need air to grow so if you over water, they will die.
Medium to high light is required to bloom, but don’t put directly in the sun.
The cymbidium orchid can handle chilly conditions.
If soil is dry to the touch, it needs some water.
Never let soil dry out completely. If in direct sunlight, the bonsai may need water once a day.
Do not disturb soil when watering it, use a watering can or soft spray. Water until it begins running through the bottom of the pot.
In the warmer months, place outside in the morning sun and afternoon shade. In colder months, bring inside.
The bonsai likes to sit on windowsills and get four to six hours of sunlight per day.
Only water when soil is visibly dry, but don’t leave in this dry state for too long.
Water it from below its leaves, and don’t water its stem or leaves as this can cause it to rot.
Make sure any excess water drains away from the roots.
The cyclamen likes to grow in a cool, humid environment. Temperatures that are too high will cause it to go yucky and yellow and its beautiful blooms will fade rapidly.
When watering, do not drown daily. Only water once a week when soil looks dried out.
The succulent is sturdy and flexible but it does not need direct sunlight. It needs just enough light, shade and airflow as it is very important for the succulent to grow.
Best placed on a windowsill.
Place filtered water in its central cup and replace it frequently to keep it from rotting.
Keep potting mix moist during warm months. A light mist daily will keep it looking beautiful.
It likes low light and hates direct sunlight. The guzmania is a tropical plant so humidity is its friend.
Although hydrangeas can tolerate dry conditions for quite some time, they need a generous amount of water to perform at their best.
A good drainage hole in its pot is required for roots to stay fresh.
Water deeply until water runs through its drainage system, and if it looks even slightly wilted, water immediately.
The Hydrangea blooms best in full sun and becomes slightly unattractive with too much shade. Make sure to water enough while in the sun, or else its blooms will scorch and leaves will sag.
Water evenly, every second day.
In warmer months, more watering may be required.
Its roots need air to grow so if you over water, they will die.
Medium to high light is required to bloom, but don’t put directly in the sun.
The cymbidium orchid can handle chilly conditions.
If soil is dry to the touch, it needs some water.
Never let soil dry out completely. If in direct sunlight, the bonsai may need water once a day.
Do not disturb soil when watering it, use a watering can or soft spray. Water until it begins running through the bottom of the pot.
In the warmer months, place outside in the morning sun and afternoon shade. In colder months, bring inside.
The bonsai likes to sit on windowsills and get four to six hours of sunlight per day.
Only water when soil is visibly dry, but don’t leave in this dry state for too long.
Water it from below its leaves, and don’t water its stem or leaves as this can cause it to rot.
Make sure any excess water drains away from the roots.
The cyclamen likes to grow in a cool, humid environment. Temperatures that are too high will cause it to go yucky and yellow and its beautiful blooms will fade rapidly.
When watering, do not drown daily. Only water once a week when soil looks dried out.
The succulent is sturdy and flexible but it does not need direct sunlight. It needs just enough light, shade and airflow as it is very important for the succulent to grow.
Best placed on a windowsill.
Place filtered water in its central cup and replace it frequently to keep it from rotting.
Keep potting mix moist during warm months. A light mist daily will keep it looking beautiful.
It likes low light and hates direct sunlight. The guzmania is a tropical plant so humidity is its friend.
Secret Plant Food Recipe
1 Teaspoon of bleach (to kill and clean any bacteria)
1 Teaspoon vinegar (to shock your flowers back to life)
2 litres of water (forms the base of the secret mixture)
HERE IS A LIST OF PRODUCTS THAT WE USE TO KEEP OUR FLOWERS FRESH AND TO HELP THEM LAST LONGER.
Keeps your beautiful creations, whether out of water, in a vase or floral foam fresh and hydrated at all times. It provides a shield to all types of fresh flowers, plants and foliage and is suitable for all cut flowers, especially those without a water source, such as wedding bouquets and corsages. It not only enhances colours, but also reduces evaporation and keeps the leaves green. Your designs deserve to be enjoyed longer.
Ensures that you can enjoy flowers up to 60% longer. It mixes easily and clearly in water, it is odourless, providing all the necessary ingredients for full development of buds and blooms. Accurate dosing is essential for maximum satisfaction. We recommend that you also top up vase water with the right solution of water and flower food. Chrysal Clear Universal is available in powder as well as liquid formats.
Is a conditioner for gerbera and foliage used by florists. It is an easy-to-use tablet which helps to maintain a good quality of leaves and flowers. Chrysal CVBN is more effective against bacteria than any other chlorine product. It can also be used to neutralise the damaging effect of daffodil slime in mixed spring bouquets.
Is a high quality floral foam, available in a range of shapes and sizes. It is ideally combined with Chrysal Professional 3 for beautiful, long-lasting arrangements. Floral Foam ELITE maximises flower life (30% longer than other A brands), has high absorption without dripping and great stem support.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK US IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER FLOWER CARE QUESTIONS.
Is a conditioning product for all cut flowers, with nutrients which keep the flowers in peak condition. Professional 3 can be used to stimulate bud opening of immature flowers, e.g. carnations. This product comes in powder and liquid form.
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK US IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER FLOWER CARE QUESTIONS.