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| Hydration and Conditioning: STEP
3 is to allow the flowers to set in the solution of water and floral preservative / food
for a minimum two hours at room temperature prior to cool storage or arranging the
flowers. The flowers need time to rehydrate fully and take up the carbohydrates and
other ingredients in the floral preservative / food. Be sure to refer to the flower
library for specific information. Some flowers need as much a 24 hours of
conditioning time prior to use. |
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| STEP 4, For the longest vase life after your flowers are
arranged, it is recommended that every three days, you re-cut the flower stems under
water, rinse the lower portion of the stems to clean them, clean the vase, and add new
floral preservative / food and water solution in the vase. |
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Refrigeration / Humidity:
At the commercial level, proper refrigeration of flowers in storage is essential.
The refrigeration of flowers at proper temperature and humidity can increase the vase life
of flowers by reducing the respiration and the water loss of the flowers.
refrigeration keeps flowers at their peak longer by delaying further development and bud
opening. Not all flowers need refrigeration and many flowers can be damaged by
refrigeration. Be sure to see the Flower Library for information specific for each
flower. |
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