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Nature
has made the Hawaiian rainforest flowers absolutely beautiful. Our
purpose is to preserve this beauty and deliver you a perfect
flower. The information provided here will help guide you in the
care of your tropical flowers to assure you weeks of enjoyment.
Also provided is a photo of your floral arrangement to follow, or
create your own design. With flowers so beautiful it’s
impossible to make a mistake! For
Cut Flowers:
WHAT
TO DO WHEN FLOWERS ARRIVE
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Unpack
your flowers immediately! Please keep away from any heat.
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Trim
up to ½ inch off the stems and submerge entire blossoms for
10 to 15 minutes in 60 to 80 degree F water. For orchids,
submerge for only 5 minutes.
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If
you do not plan on arranging the flowers right away, place
flowers in a container of water to keep them fresh. If you are
ready to arrange, continue on the next step.
WHAT
TO DO WHEN ARRANGING FLOWERS
To
re-create one of our floral examples. Fill the vase with water so
that the floral foam (if provided) is totally submerged. Add the
flower food and continue to add water until the floral foam is
completely saturated. This may take a few minutes. Now you’re
ready to begin your arrangement.
A
helpful tip to get started is to find the central largest flower
in the design. Cut this flower to the desired length (this will be
the tallest flower in your arrangement) and position in floral
foam. Then proceed to arrange the other flowers around it, from
the largest to the smallest, again cutting the stems to the
lengths needed. Continue until all flowers are positioned as
shown. Make any adjustments but try not to damage foam with too
many holes. Finally, insert the greens. You now have a beautiful
tropical floral arrangement that you can enjoy for weeks!
Locate
flower arrangement in an area that is free of drafts and away from
heat sources. Moisten flowers daily with a mist to prevent
dehydration. For added flower life, recut stems once a week.
For
Potted Plants:
Phalaenopsis:
The Phalaenopsis Orchid will bloom once a year, with the elegant
spray of flowers lasting up to eight weeks. Bright indirect or
filtered light is ideal. Try to give maximum hours of daylight,
especially during short winter days. Keep evenly moist by watering
every 5 to 7 days depending on medium and pot size. Water early in
the day to allow plant to dry off by nightfall. Allow water to run
through the pot and drain excess water off. Never allow plant to
sit in water. Fertilize with every watering with a balanced
(20-20-20) fertilizer at the recommended strength. Every few
weeks, flush plants with plain water to rinse out fertilizer or
mineral salts. Re-pot once a year in later spring during active
root and leaf growth in medium of your choice. Select pot size
based on size of root system, not leaf size.
Dendrobium/Oncidium:
These orchids prefer filtered light, humid and warm conditions.
Place plant near a window with morning or late afternoon sun.
Normal room temperatures are ideal. Water when medium is dry to
the touch or about two times a week. Fertilize once a month with
commercial foliar orchid fertilizer. With proper care these
orchids will flower several times a year. Flower sprays will last
for approximately 60 days.
Anthuriums
- After unpacking your plant, water thoroughly with room
temperature water. Place the plant in bright direct light. Ideal
temperatures range from 75 to 95 degrees F. Avoid cold drafts.
Your anthurium plant contains enough fertilizer for the first
three months. Fertilize after this time with a balanced time
release formula such as Osmocote 13.5-13.5-13.5, or a weak
solution of Miracle Grow. When flowers begin to look old, cut them
off at the base of the stem. Your anthurium plant will keep
blooming indefinitely.
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