Care & Handling

Acacia
Acacia is supplied while fairly green to keep it safe in
transport. A follow-up treatment in the shop encourages
flowering. Stand the flowers in luke-warm water with
the supplied flower food. Follow the instructions on the
packaging carefully to force the twigs.
Hippeastrum
Do not store Hippeastrum too cold (<5C) as the trumpets
will discolour. Cut the stems off straight and stand the
flowers in fresh water containing food for bulbous flowers.
A dark vase will stop the stems from turning red and
curling back. Push a stick into the flower stem to keep it
straight.

1-10C 5-10C

Alstroemeria
Stand the flowers in fresh water and ensure no leaves are
Hypericum
Remove the lower leaves to avoid water contamination
hanging in the water as contamination will quickly ensue.
and cut 3 cm off the stems. Stand in fresh water containing
The leaves are delicate and should be handled with care
cut shrub food. Other products can be damaged by the
to avoid bruising. Ensure you buy flowers that are mature
sap Hypericum exudes.
enough; the flower buds should be showing colour.

3-10C 8-10C

Cymbidium
Store Cymbidium at a moderate temperature. A short
period of exposure to a higher temperature is not a
problem but cold is. Stand the flowers upright in fresh
water, otherwise they will droop quickly. If that happens
leave them where there is high humidity until they have
drunk their fill of water. Slant cut the stems. Cymbidium is
sensitive to ethylene.
Limonium
On arrival cut a piece off the stems and remove the lower
wings to avoid water contamination. Stand the flowers
in fresh water with flower food. Avoid strong temperature
fluctuations and keep humidity low.

8-12C 2-8C

Dianthus
Stand the flowers in fresh water and keep all leaves out
of the water. Otherwise the water will become cloudy and
smell unpleasant. Look out for ethylene; Dianthus is very
sensitive to it.
Asparagus
Give the plant a light or semi-shaded spot. Water regularly
so the rootball does not dry out. The plant will stay really
fresh if you spray it regularly.

4-8C 12-15C

Eucalyptus Cyperus
Cut a piece off the ends of the stems and stand in water A water loving plant; some varieties even enjoy a footbath.
with cut shrub food. Glycerine treatment can increase The plant can suffer attack by red spider mite in a dry
vase life. environment so it makes sense to spray it with water. Give
it a well-lit spot. Can also be sold as a patio plant.

> 8C 15-20C

Galax urceolata Phalaenopsis

Keep the leaves moist, e.g. by wrapping them loosely in Unpack the plants and stand in a draught free spot.
plastic. It is advisable to store Galax in a cool spot. Phalaenopsis likes a constant temperature. Water
regularly and feed while in the shop to make it last longer.
Ensure plenty of light to prevent bud loss.

5C 15-18C

Gypsophila
Cut 3 cm off the stems and stand the flowers in fresh
water. Never put two varieties of Gypsophila in the same
water. Never return the bunches to the cold room after
they have been standing in the warmth as this could cause
the florets to turn brown. Watch out for draughts and wind.
Spathiphyllum
Water at least twice a week and add some plant food
once a fortnight. Maintain high humidity. Avoid cold and
draughts and do not put the plant outdoors in winter. Wrap
the plant well to protect it from cold when the customer
takes it home.

5-8C 15-23C

Heliconia fragrant product soil should not dry out full availability
Low temperatures (<13C) are a no-no for Heliconia and
will cause black discolouration. Watch out for the sun and cut flower food recommended keep fairly dry limited availability
keep the flowers away from sources of heat to prevent
dehydration. Use cut flower food. plenty of light, not in full sun spray leaves weekly no or almost no availability

dappled shade, no direct sunlight not for internal use

shady spot, not in the sun storage and transport temperature

keep moist availability

> 15C

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