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Care & Handling
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Making that beautiful
arrangement or plant last is a common question. Here's helpful answers! Just click
on any of the subjects below for more information.
General Flower Care Tips
How to Lengthen the Life of your Fresh Flowers
For Arrangements
For Loose Flowers
General
Plant Care Tips
Flower Care Tips
How to Lengthen the Life of your Fresh Flowers...
People ask "How do I take care of my flowers?" "How long
will they last?" Extra care can make a difference.
Most floral arrangements last between 4-7 days, depending on
the types of flowers used and the type of care they receive.
For Arrangements...
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Keep the vase filled or floral foam soaked with water
· If the water solution becomes cloudy, replace it
entirely. Add flower food if available.
· Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit),
away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans,
or on top of television or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat,
causing flowers to dehydrate.)
For Loose Flowers...
· When selecting loose flowers, look for flowers
with upright, firm petals and buds beginning to open. Yellow, spotted or drooping
leaves are signs of age.
· If you can't get your flowers in a flower food
solution right away, keep them in a cool place.
· Fill a clean, deep vase with warm water (to promote
water intake) and add the flower food to balance the ph of the water. Follow the
instructions on the package.
·Remove leaves that will be below the waterline.
Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth.
Re-cut stems with a sharp knife. Do this underwater - this allows the stems to
draw in the water instead of air - and place the flowers in the vase solution
you've prepared.
Plant Care Tips
Peoples Flowers plants come with care instructions specified for the type of plant.
Keep plants in medium-light locations. Natural light is best. Some plants can
also thrive in office fluorescent light. Blooming plants should be placed in areas
with the most light in order to maintain good flower color and promote the maximum
number of flowers to open. Foliage plants will do well under lower light levels
and can be placed in areas providing reduced light. Plants should not be allowed
to dry out or wilt. However, avoid over watering; do not allow plants to stand
in water. Avoid wetting leaves. Plants should be maintained between 65° to 72°
Fahrenheit for best performance.
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