Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, contuer adiping elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amed sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, eu feugiat nulla at vero eros et accumsan et odio qui blandit praesent luptatum augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, contuer adiping elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod. Flower Care Instructions DO Use lukewarm water - There's less oxygen in it, and helps prevent air bubbles in the stem that will block water uptake. It also encourages some flowers to open up. The only exception to this is spring bulb flowers like daffodils and tulips which prefer cold water. Top up with water as required Use thoroughly clean vases - Bacteria kills flowers. Cut stems at an angle - This gives the stem a bigger area to take up more water, and stops it resting on the bottom of the vase and sealing itself. Cut around 3cm from the bottom of the stem with a sharp knife or scissors Use the flower food supplied - This will help your flowers last longer Remove all the leaves from the stem up to water level - Leaves in the water will rot and create bacteria DON'T Smash or pierce the stems, or use blunt scissors, as this destroys the water vessels and inhibits water uptake, and causes bacteria to multiple more quickly and over a larger area. It also causes the flower undue stress which shortens its life. Mix daffodils and narcissi with other flowers. They emit latex from their stems when cut, which shortens the life of other flowers. Keep daffodils alone in vases. You can place the daffodils in a bucket of water for at least 12 hours on their own and then arrange them with other flowers, making sure you do not cut the stem again. Put flowers near ripening fruit – it releases tiny amounts of ethylene gas which prematurely ages flowers. Dying flowers do the same so always remove them from the vase. Place flowers in a draught which chills the flowers, or in bright sunlight which encourages bacteria to breed. Keep them away from over-warm central heating. Put copper coins, aspirin, lemonade, or bleach in the water. They're popular tricks but they don't work, and they can't feed your flowers adequately. Homemade formulas are messy, time-consuming and do more harm than good. Lilies Caution: Lily pollen can stain. Any lilies received should have the pollen stamens removed as they open. If you get any lily pollen on your clothing DO NOT rub off with your hands (rubs pollen deeper into the fabric). Use a toothbrush or a dry towel to brush off pollen. Remove by dabbing with cellotape. Roses Premature wilting is not a sign that the rose is old. It usually indicates that air is trapped in the stem and the water cannot flow up the stem. The end of the stem may be blocked, or there maybe some damage in the bark above the water level. Re-cut the stem above the injured section and then submerge the stem in warm water. Be sure to keep the stem and head straight. It will usually revive within an hour and can be replaced in the arrangement. Plant Care Instructions Not only are plants a great enhancement to any home or office, they are also beneficial to your health. Studies show that common houseplants are powerful air cleaners, which is all the more reason to keep your plants healthy with the proper care. Generally plants are easy to care for and require 3 things
If the plant has a care label or instructions then follow as advised. OTHER TIPS Pay attention to the natural habitat of the plant, & its preferred light & heat levels. Try to reproduce the conditions it would find in the wild. Most plants prefer to dry out a little between thorough waterings. Water from below - stand them in a dish of water until all the water has been taken up. Feed regularly to keep them healthy. Remember to use the correct plant food for flowering/foliage plants Plants that like high humidity need regular, preferably daily misting; stand them in a saucer of damp pebbles to encourage additional localised humidity. Give broad glossy leaves an occasional wipe with a cloth Pinching out the tips of some houseplants can encourage them to grow bushier; keeping flowering plants slightly potbound makes them flower more. Avoid strong heat or chilly draughts. Many houseplants like to be outdoors in summer - check all frosts are over first. Check your plants regularly for signs of stress, pests or disease. Remove dead leaves and flowers as they occur. Care Instructions for the Patio Rose Try to keep the transport period as short as possible. |