Caring for Your Flowers
A little care goes a long way. Follow these simple steps to keep your South Florals arrangement looking its freshest for as long as possible.
When Your Flowers Arrive
- Unwrap your flowers as soon as you can and remove any packaging.
- If your arrangement arrived in a vase or container, top it up with fresh, room-temperature water right away.
- Keep blooms out of direct sunlight, drafts, and heat while you get them settled.
Fresh-Cut Flowers
- Trim the stems. Cut 1–2 cm off each stem at a 45° angle with a sharp knife or scissors, and re-cut every two to three days.
- Use clean water. Fill a clean vase with fresh water and stir in the flower food provided. Change the water every two days.
- Strip lower leaves. Remove any foliage that would sit below the waterline — submerged leaves rot and shorten vase life.
- Choose the right spot. Display flowers away from direct sun, heating or air-conditioning vents, and ripening fruit (the ethylene gas fruit releases ages blooms quickly).
Potted Plants & Orchids
- Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch — most plants prefer a thorough soak over frequent sips.
- Orchids do best with a few ice cubes or a small splash of water once a week, plus bright, indirect light.
- Make sure excess water can drain away; standing water leads to root rot.
Make Them Last
- Move arrangements to a cool room overnight to extend their life.
- Remove individual blooms as they fade so the rest of the arrangement stays healthy.
- Mist delicate petals lightly if your home is very dry.
Need a Hand?
Questions about your arrangement, or something not quite right? Contact your local South Florals studio — we're always happy to help.
