Plant & Flower Care

Beautiful flowers… our business-and our passion! We want your flowers to last as long as possible. Please follow these tips on handling and caring for plants and fresh cut flowers.

Rose Care
Fresh Cut
European Garden Care
Orchid Care

Rose Care

Preservative Solution

Mix the contents of a flower preservative packet with tap water or distilled water according to the directions on the packet. Do not use water from a home or commercial water softener. Use this solution to fill your vase or to water your arrangement.

Roses in a Vase or Other Container

Check the vase or container daily to see that it is full of water. Add your preservative solution whenever the water level has gone down. Place your arrangement in a cool location, keeping it out of direct sunlight and drafts and away from heat sources.

Roses out of Water (in a box or wrapped in cellophane)

Have your vase or container ready and filled with your preservative solution. If you are using floral foam, saturate it in the solution before placing it in the container. Give the rose stems a fresh cut and remove all leaves that will be beneath the water level. To cut the stem, hold it under water in a sink or under running water (to prevent premature wilting) and cut about an inch off the end with a sharp knife or shears. Place the stem immediately into your vase or container. Place your arrangement in a cool location, keeping it out of direct sunlight and drafts and away from heat sources. Check the vase or container daily to see that it is full of water. Add your preservative solution whenever the water level has gone down.

Premature Wilting

Premature wilting of the rose flower (within a day or two of receiving or arranging the roses) may indicate air trapped in the stem, preventing the preservative solution from moving up the flower. It is also caused by a cut or scrape on the stem above the water level. To revive the rose, re-cut the stem an inch or so from the bottom or above any damaged area of the stem, then submerge the entire rose in a basin or shallow pan of warm water. Be sure the stem is straight and that its end stays submerged. The rose will usually revive within an hour, and it can be put back in the arrangement.

Fresh Cut Flowers

Preservative Solution

Mix the contents of a flower preservative packet with tap water or distilled water according to the directions on the packet. Do not use water from a home or commercial water softener. Use this solution to fill your vase or to add water to your arrangement.

Care for Floral Arrangements

Check the water level of the vase or container daily. Add your preservative solution whenever the water level has gone down. Place your arrangement in a cool location, out of direct sunlight. Avoid excessively hot or cold locations.

Care for Fresh Cut Flowers

When you get your flowers home, give the stems a fresh diagonal cut and remove all leaves that will be beneath the water level. Place the flowers in a vase that has your preservative solution. Display them in a cool location, out of direct sunlight. Avoid excessively hot or cold locations. For best results, re-cut the stems and change the preservative solution daily.

European Garden Care

Please place your garden in a highly lit area and avoid direct sunlight. There is no drainage in the garden so please be careful not to over water. Be sure to keep the soil moderately moist. An easy way to check the moisture level of the garden is to insert your index finger 2 inches into the soil. If it feels dry, water thoroughly but avoid saturation.

Orchid Plant Care

Light Requirements

Medium to very bright, but no direct sunlight; insufficient light is the main cause of slow reblooming. Plants must stay indoors while both in and out of bloom. Direct sun can cause sunburn, blistering and discoloration of leaves, and could cause bloom and bud drop.

Watering

Remove grow pot from decorative container and water thoroughly, allowing plant to drain well before replacing in container. It's best to avoid wetting the crown of the plant so that it can be thoroughly dry before the cool of evening. Water once a week, but if weather is very warm and dry, water twice a week. Never allow plants to stand in water.

Temperature

Orchids thrive in day temperatures of 65-80 degrees F and night temperatures of 60-70 degrees F. Good air movement helps prevent fungus, but avoid heater or air conditioner drafts that could damage buds or blooms. Overly warm, dry conditions may shorten the life of your flowers.

Feeding

Use Spoonit Orchid or Miracid 30-10-10 once per week while not in bloom. It s best to use your fertilizer ¼ strength every time you water. After 4-6 months, you may switch to Bloomit Orchid 6-30-30 to encourage rebloom.

Repotting

Repot only after blooming if needed. Orchids prefer to be root bound. If bark has become soft and felty or mossy and very small then reporting is suggested.