Flower Care Tips - Cut Foliage

Flower Care Tips
CUT FOLIAGE

GENERAL

Lush exotic tropical foliage from Hawaii adds the essential ingredient that completes an exceptional floral design. Not only known for exquisit shapes, patterns and textures, Hawai`i¹s Foliage is extremely durable and long lasting and can be used in any type of flower arrangement.

CHARACTERISTICS

The variety and selection of foliage from Hawai`i is extraordinary. Nowhere else will you find such an abundant selection of long-lasting greenery throughout the year, and at such a great value. Many types of foliage can last up to 3 weeks or longer with very little care.

CARE

Unpack foliage immediately.

Trim up to 1/2 inch off the stems.

Place in clean water at 70 to 80 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes.

Trim stems and change water 2 times a week.

Avoid storing cut foliage at temperatures lower than 60 degrees F for any length of time.

NOTES

Recut stems once.

Use clean water - with or without a floral preservative.

Keep foliage away from heat sources and drafts.