Foliage

Care and Handling ā€“ FoliageĀ 

Please have someone available to receive and process the boxes on the delivery date.Ā 

Upon arrival of your premium foliage, uncover the box. ItĀ is normal for your foliageĀ to appear dehydrated and thirsty. Ā Their appearance will change once they have hydrated. Ā Follow our care and handling tips to insure full hydration and a long shelf life for your enjoyment.Ā Ā 

Processing:Ā 

  1. Cut stems 1 inch on a 45-degree angle.Ā  Always cut fresh foliageĀ with a sharp knife. Scissors or a dull knife can crush theĀ stem of the foliageĀ and reduce the amount of water that can reach the stem. WhenĀ you are cutting the stem place the knife on an angle and slice through the stem.Ā  This creates a point at the end of the stem, which maximizes the amount of waterĀ that can reach the leaves.Ā  It is always most beneficial to cut foliageĀ under water so that the hydration process is smooth.
  2. Arrange yourĀ foliageĀ along with the blooms you have chosen in a vase with a minimum of 6 inches of water.Ā  Mix the package of flower food with the water.
  3. Place the foliageĀ in a cool room in a container or vase of your choice.
  4. To prolong the vase life of your arrangement, recut the stems Ā½ inch, clean the vase and replace its water every three days.
  5. Never place yourĀ arrangementĀ where there might be a warm draft, such as, the top of a refrigerator or beside a heating vent. Fresh flowers last longer when they are at room temperature or lower.

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Flower-Foliage Food TipĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

You can also easily make your own flower food.Ā  Follow the steps below and you will give your flowersĀ added shelf life.Ā  This homemade flower food mix can be used for all flowers.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 

  1. Pour clean fresh water in the container or vase of your choice.
  2. To prevent the water from developing bacteria, add 1-2 caps ofĀ household bleachĀ to the water.Ā 
  3. For its nourishment, add 2 tablespoons ofĀ table sugarĀ to the water.Ā .
  4. In addition,Ā 1 Tablespoon of lemon or lime juice provides citric acid which also provides nourishment for your blooms.