Flower Care Instruction

Flowers are very delicate in nature and need to be taken care of after being presented to you. They no longer live in soil where they belong and their new home is with you for some time. Your flowers will last longer in a room with cool temperatures (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit). Avoid displaying them in direct sunlight or near appliances that generate heat. You'll also want to avoid areas like open windows, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans as they can cause the flowers to quickly dehydrate. You also shouldn't display your bouquet near fruit. That's right, ripening fruits release tin amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of your fresh arrangement.

If you received an arrangement in a box, add a cup of water (tea cup) every other day from the middle into the base of the box. If you received a bouquet, re-cut the stems by using garden shears to trim one to two inches off and cut at an angle. Cutting the stems at an angle allows for better water intake since they aren't sitting flat on the bottom of a vase. After the initial cut, be sure to re-trim your bouquet and change the water once every 2-3 days.

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