Care Tips

Fresh Flowers

  • Place in an area with partial sunlight.
  • Cut stems at a 45-degree angle to keep them hydrated.
  • Trim the stem bottoms every few days.
  • Change vase water regularly with fresh, cold water.
  • Optionally, use flower food following packet instructions.
  • Avoid direct sunlight and heat.
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Preserved Flowers

  • Store in a well-ventilated area, avoiding air-conditioned rooms.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Avoid water and moisture contact.

Houseplants

  • Light: Position near a light source or indirect sunlight.
  • Water: Water every 1–2 weeks when the top soil is dry to avoid over-watering.
  • Fertilizer: Feed monthly with fertilizer, especially during flowering or growth.

Outdoor Plants

  • Light: Place in direct sunlight or semi-shade.
  • Water: Water 1–2 times daily based on plant type and pot size.
  • Fertilizer: Apply water-soluble or organic fertilizer occasionally to promote blooming, ideally weekly.

Succulents

  • Light: Place in sunlight or indirect light.
  • Water: Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry between watering to prevent over-watering.
  • Fertilizer: Use a diluted liquid or solid fertilizer sparingly over the soil.

Herbs

  • Light: Grow in full sun with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
  • Water: Water 1–2 times weekly when the top soil is dry.
  • Fertilizer: Use organic fertilizer weekly; for chemical fertilizers, apply every two weeks.

Air Plants

  • Light: Position near sunlight or indirect light.
  • Water: Soak in room temperature water for an hour weekly, ensuring excess water is shaken off.
  • Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer monthly.

Orchids 
(Phalaenopsis, Mokara, Dendrobium)

  • Light: Place in a bright room away from direct sunlight.
  • Water: Water 1–2 times weekly, allowing the potting medium to dry between watering.
  • Fertilizer: Use liquid orchid fertilizer monthly; omit during flowering.
  • Humidity: Maintain 50–70% humidity as orchids dislike dry air.

Keeping Bloom Fresh

Rose Spray

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem, keep the packaging on, and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Remove leaves below the waterline and trim stems at a 45° angle.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservative or daily without.
  • Fun Fact: Spray roses have multiple blooms per stem, making them perfect for fuller bouquets!

Carnation Spray

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Remove excess leaves and trim stems regularly to prevent rotting.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservative or daily without.
  • Fun Fact: Carnations are one of the longest-lasting cut flowers, often lasting up to two weeks!

 

Hydrangeas

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem and fully submerge in water for 4 hours.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservatives or daily without, and mist petals occasionally.
  • If hydrangea wilts, submerge the entire flower overnight to revive it.
  • Fun Fact: Hydrangeas can change color based on the soil’s pH level!

Baby’s Breath

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservative or daily without.
  • Baby’s Breath can be easily dried by hanging it upside down in a ventilated place.
  • Fun Fact: Baby’s Breath is often used in weddings, symbolizing everlasting love!

Gladiolus

  • Upon arrival, trim 3-5 cm off the stem and place the flowers in deep water for 4-5 hours to rehydrate.
  • Remove excess leaves, leaving one or none, and trim the stem at a 45° angle.
  • Change water every 2-3 days if using floral preservative, or daily without it.
  • Fun Fact: Gladiolus flowers bloom from the bottom up, making them a symbol of strength and integrity!

Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Remove leaves below the waterline to prevent rotting.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservative or daily without.
  • Fun Fact: Alstroemeria is also known as the “Peruvian Lily” and symbolizes friendship and devotion!

Chrysanthemums (Ping Pong)

  • Trim 3-5 cm off the stem and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Keep the protective net on the bloom initially, removing it after rehydration.
  • Change water every 2-3 days with preservatives or daily without.
  • Fun Fact: The round shape of ping pong chrysanthemums resembles a ping pong ball, giving the flower its name!

 

Eucalyptus

  • Trim 2 cm off the stems and rehydrate in deep water for 4-5 hours.
  • Spray the leaves lightly to keep them fresh.
  • Remove any wilted or burnt leaf tips as needed.
  • Fun Fact: Eucalyptus is loved by koalas and can be used to repel insects naturally

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