FLOWERS CARE AND HANDLING

HELICONIA :

Most of the species are not available year-round. Heliconias have blooming periods of 4-5 months.

 Vase life : 7-15 days.

Can be stored in their boxes for up to 5 days. After that period, you must unpack them for display. Never refrigerate below 55F. If submerging(flower) blooms, drain water from open sheaths. Broken or bruised tips can be trimmed if necessary. Flowers wich appear between bracts should be removed before use.

 
 

TROPICAL FOLIAGE

Vase life : 15-30 days

 Can be stored in their boxes for up to 10 days. After unpacking, stems should be cut 1"- 2" from the bottom and placed in water at room temperature. Flowers that appear limp or dry as a result of transportation delays or exposure to excessive heat or cold should be completely submerged in water of room temperature for 20-30 minutes before storing or displaying them.

 

TEMPERATURE

Tropical flowers and foliage come from warm, humid climates and cannot tolerate cold temperatures for extended periods. Ideal storage temperature is 55oF with exposure to temperatures as low as 45oF tolerable for periods of only 4-6 hours. The flower most sensitive to the cold is the heliconia.

 

HUMIDITY

The ideal level of humidity is 90-95%. Occasional misting should be done daily to maintain this level.