[Hua11.com Original] Hua11.com frequently hosts various floral salon events and often receives a common question from customers who receive flower gifts: How should these beautiful floral arrangements be properly maintained at home? Correct maintenance not only prolongs the flowering period but also preserves the shape of the arrangements, deepening our understanding of the natural ecology of flowers.

Below, we provide guidelines for maintaining both salon works and daily flower gifts:

I. Handheld Flower Boxes, Handheld Flower Baskets, and Creative Table Flowers

1. Appreciate in the Container: Leave the flowers in their containers for direct enjoyment.

2. Floral Foam: Each container has floral foam at the base. Add approximately 50ml of clear water through the middle of the container daily to keep the flowers fresh. After watering, avoid tilting the container to prevent leaks.

3. Sunlight and Heat: Delicate flowers should avoid direct sunlight and heat sources. Opt for a well-ventilated, cool spot.

4. Fruit Placement: Keep fresh flowers away from ripe fruits. Ripe fruits release ethylene gas, which accelerates petal shedding and wilting.

5. Blooming Period: With proper care, fresh flowers bloom for 3-5 days in summer, 5-10 days in winter, and an intermediate duration in spring and autumn.

II. Covered Flower Boxes

1. Allow Breathing: Open the lid of covered flower boxes to allow air circulation.

2. Reviving Flowers: If any individual flowers appear lackluster, gently straighten them with your fingers and mist them with clear water. This can revive and refresh the flowers.

3. Floral Foam: Similar to handheld containers, inject around 50ml of clear water into the middle of the flower box daily. Avoid standing or tilting the box after watering.

4. Sunlight and Heat: Protect delicate flowers from direct sunlight and heat. Opt for a well-ventilated, cool location.

5. Fruit Separation: As with other arrangements, avoid placing fresh flowers near ripe fruits due to ethylene gas release.

6. Fresh-Keeping Period: Properly maintained fresh flowers last 3-5 days in summer, 5-10 days in winter, and an intermediate duration in spring and autumn.

III. Bouquets

1. Unpack the Bouquet: Remove all packaging, including the outer wrapping, waterproof layer, and water-retaining materials. Why? By doing so, you can directly care for the flowers themselves, extending the bouquet's freshness beyond daily water changes.

2. Flexible Display Options:

 

- Disband and Arrange: If you prefer, disassemble the bouquet and arrange the flowers freely in a container. Enjoy the creativity of bottle flower arrangements.

 

- Keep Intact: Alternatively, keep the bouquet intact and insert it directly into a container. Do not untie the rope or tape used for fixation at the bouquet's spiral center.

3. Root Trimming and Leaf Removal: Cut the stems at a 45° angle to fit the height of your container. Remove any leaves submerged in water. Soaking leaves can lead to bacterial growth, rot, and water deterioration, affecting the flowers' longevity.

4. Daily Water Change: Cut the stems and change the water daily, ensuring the flower branches remain immersed.

5. Preservative Use: If provided, add the preservative to the water. It helps maintain water quality and extends the flowering period.

6. Sunlight and Heat: Protect delicate flowers from direct sunlight and heat sources. Opt for a well-ventilated, cool location.

7. Fruit Separation: Keep fresh flowers away from ripe fruits. Ethylene gas released by ripe fruits accelerates petal shedding and wilting.

8. Fresh-Keeping Period: Properly maintained fresh flowers last 3-5 days in summer, 5-10 days in winter, and an intermediate duration in spring and autumn.

IV. Bottle Flower Arrangements (e.g., Monthly Flower Subscriptions)

1. Root Cutting and Daily Water Change: Trim the stems at a 45° angle and change the water daily to keep the flower branches immersed. Remove submerged leaves to prevent bacterial growth and water deterioration.

2. Preservative Use: If available, add the preservative to the water. It enhances water quality and prolongs the flowers' freshness.

3. Sunlight and Heat: Shield delicate flowers from direct sunlight and heat. Opt for a well-ventilated, cool spot.

4. Fruit Separation: Avoid placing fresh flowers near ripe fruits, as ethylene gas from fruit accelerates petal shedding and wilting.

5. Fresh-Keeping Period: Properly maintained fresh flowers last 3-5 days in summer, 5-10 days in winter, and an intermediate duration in spring and autumn.

How to Use Fresh Flower Preservatives Correctly?

In our chain of physical flower shops, we rarely rely on preservatives. Instead, we prioritize purchasing fresh goods and maintaining cleanliness (including vases and stems). This approach yields optimal results.

However, for home flower maintenance, fresh flower preservatives play a crucial role. Their main functions include:

- Water Purification: Ensuring clean water quality.

- Enhanced Water Absorption: Facilitating hydration.

- Wilt Prevention: Keeping flowers fresh.

- Essential Nutrients: Nourishing the blooms.

- Delaying Bud Opening: Preventing premature blooming.

- Avoiding Clogs: Ensuring stems and leaves remain clear.

- Prolonged Freshness: Preventing wilting due to water scarcity.

- Odor Control: Keeping the flower solution fresh.

The key goal is to minimize hassle for customers.

How to Use Fresh Flower Preservatives:

1. Chrysal Example: Let's take Chrysal as an example.

2. Prepare the Solution: Mix each small bag (5 grams) with 500 milliliters of clear water (you can use a mineral water bottle). This creates the preservative solvent.

3. Vase Preparation: Pour the preservative solvent into the vase.

4. Cut Flower Roots: Trim the stems at a 45° angle to fit your vase height. Remove any submerged leaves.

5. Insert Flowers: Place the flowers in the vase after cutting the roots.

6. Monitor Solvent Level: Maintain the liquid level at about half the vase height. If the solvent decreases, add more mixed preservative solution.

7. No Need to Change Water: Unlike regular water changes, there's no need to replace the water during this period.

Remember, mastering correct maintenance methods directly impacts fresh flower longevity, inventory management, and business profitability. Our professional class at Hua11.com offers specialized flower material maintenance courses, covering various materials and leaf types.

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