Unpack ASAP
Most bouquets arrive carefully packaged in a cardboard box that protects it during transit. Bring it inside ASAP and carefully unwrap it protective covering and undo the rubber band holding your stems together.
Flower Care Instructions
Flower Care Instructions
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Ready, Set, Prep
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Flower Care 101
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General Bouquet Care
Give Stems a Fresh Cut
Use a sharp pair of pruning shears or scissors to give the end of each stem a fresh 45º cut. You’ll want to remove at least half an inch, but you can also remove more. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line to prevent bacteria growth.
Water and use Flower Food
Grab and add a little bit of the included flower food packet to help flowers stay hydrated and prevent the buildup of bacteria. Fill the vase halfway with water. Change the water every two to three days with a fresh sprinkle of flower food.
Find Shade Indoors
Pick cool area out of direct sunlight. While many garden flowers will benefit from bright sunlight, intense light can damage cut flowers. Pro Tip: to extend the life of your Bouq, pop it in the refrigerator at night then take it out to display again in the morning.
Stay Clear of Fruits
Avoid placing your bouquet right next to a fruit basket filled with apples, bananas, mangos, peaches, and pears. These fruits emit ethylene, a plant hormone for flowering and ripening. Exposing your bouquet to ethylene can cause your flowers to decline more quickly.
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is delivered in bud form and may appear green and/or dark on arrival, but its colors will quickly become more vibrant as they bloom. Each stem contains multiple blooms, so a bunch of five stems often means 25 flowers! If you see an individual flower starting to fade, simply remove the unsightly bloom so the rest of the bouquet can shine.
*Multiple blooms per stems.
Water: Fill a vase with water and remove any submerged leaves.
Light: Keep out of direct sunlight.
Pets: Alstroemeria are considered non-toxic to dogs and cats, but can lead to gastrointestinal issues if ingested. We recommend keeping them away from pets for this reason.
Alstroemeria is shipped in bunches of 10, but with 5 blooms per bunch, we are really shipping 50 flowers per bunch!