Bouquet Care Tips

Fresh Cut: Once the Bouquet has reached its destination and ready for water give the bottom of the stems a quick cut. We recommend a serrated knife and trim at least 1/2" off each stem. Rouvalis - Tip: aim for a 45° angle. This provides a larger area for the flowers to take in water and prevents the stems from sitting flush to the bottom of the vase (where bacteria can build up).  Daily stem trims (or as often as you can remember) will also help to ensure your stems can get a fresh drink as they develop and open.

Water: Fresh cut flowers have traveled without any water to get their final destination. After they have arrived to their new home they're definitely feeling a little thirsty. Fill an appropriate vase with cool water, cut the stems of-course and put them in the vase. Rouvalis- Tip: change the water daily (or as often as you can possibly remember!) This will help reduce the growth of bacteria in the vase water which will help the longevity of the flowers.

Vase Arrangement Care Tips

Vase Arrangement:  Flowers drink a lot of water!  We recommend refilling the water every two days, its not uncommon to even need water everyday, so be sure and check the water level every evening. Just like food, flowers are highly susceptible to bacteria that builds up in the water and flower stems. Changing the water completely every couple of days will prevent bacteria build up, reduce any odor omitting from the arrangement, and help with the longevity of the flowers.

Step 2: When changing the water, cutting the flowers stems should go hand in hand.  We recommend a new cut just above the original cut with a serrated knife (please use caution!); make a long cut and work your way down to the top of the original cut. Avoid using scissors to cut your the flowers; as scissors crush the stem, thus smashing and damaging the tissue cells at the end of the stem. Damaged cells cannot absorb water as effectively as healthy cells. A knife ensures a clean cut that doesn't damage the cells. 

Step 3:  Keep the flowers away from heaters, air conditioners and direct sunlight. People equate plants and flowers in the same category and insist on giving the flowers light, most plants need sun to survive however this is not the case for fresh cut flowers. Sun and heat will encourage them to mature and thus quicken their demise. Instead, keep your cut flowers in a cool area of your home to enjoy them as long as possible!