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The Exotic Orchid Care

Vanda Orchids are a rare and exquisite variety of orchids. We've chosen to present them on their own with only stems of greenery to support them because they're a statement piece, and you won't find these orchids at most flower shops. Here are the de

How Do I Care for My Bouquet? How Do I Keep My Flowers Fresh?

Unboxing:. Remove flowers from the box and unwrap. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food packet, if included (some flowers do not need flower food). Flower Food:. Follow packet instructions; you don't need the entire packet. Tulips and bulb fl

How Can I Rearrange My Bouquet? Do You Have Tips for Styling My Flowers?

Great question! Ultimately, styling your flowers is a matter of personal choice, but we absolutely have some tips to get you started. Before we even consider how to arrange the flowers, think about your vase – the size of the opening of your vase is

How do I Care for / Work with Roses?

Roses are classic beauties and you’ll find them in many of our bouquets. They can have a really fantastic vase life with the right care! As with all stems, our Flower 101 tips and tricks apply to roses as well, but here’s some information from the pr

How Do I Take Care of My Peonies?

As with all stems, you should follow your basic floral care recommendations. Your peonies will arrive in bud form - meaning they have not bloomed yet; they may look like tight little balls. To help the peonies bloom:. Peonies of all kinds will change

How Do I Care for Tulips?

Make sure you check out our flower 101 tips, but here are some additional bits of information about tulips:. Tulips, specifically specialty varieties like double and parrot tulips can become top heavy and bend over as they hydrate. If you’ve ever see

How do I handle Hydrangea? How do I make Hydrangea last longer?

Hydrangea are notoriously fussy, but we’re here to keep you in the know!. Here’s an old florist trick for you too: Alum is a pickling spice that can be found at most grocery stores. It helps to draw water into the cells of produce (like flowers). If

How Do I Care for Ranunculus?

Ranunculus are a favorite for so many people, so let’s talk about taking great care of them. It all starts with our basic flower care tips, but here some insider tricks too!.

How Do I Care for Lilies?

Lilies are highly fragrant flowers that have a huge visual impact once they’re fully bloomed. Let’s talk through how to make the most of them!. As always, follow your basic flower care tips, which means trimming stems and changing the water. Some key