🌿 Simple Flower Care Guide

💐 Caring for a Bouquet in a Vase

To keep your flowers fresh and beautiful for as long as possible:

1. Clean your vase properly

Before placing the bouquet, wash your vase with warm water and soap to remove any bacteria. Dirty vases can shorten the life of your flowers.

2. Use fresh, cool water

Fill the vase with cool tap water, about half to two-thirds full. This gives stems enough water to drink while preventing leaves from sitting in water.

3. Add flower food (if provided)

Mix the flower food sachet into the water completely. It helps nourish the flowers and keeps bacteria away.

4. Remove any leaves below the water line

Leaves in the water will rot and make the water dirty. Carefully remove any greenery that would sit underwater.

5. Cut the stems at an angle

Use a sharp knife or scissors to trim 1–2 cm off the bottom of each stem at a 45° angle. This helps flowers absorb water better. Repeat this every 2 days if possible.

6. Change the water every 1–2 days

Empty the vase, clean it again, and refill with fresh water and new flower food (if available). Always cut the stems again when you do this.

7. Keep the bouquet in a cool spot

Avoid direct sunlight, radiators, heaters, or draughty windows. Ideal temperature is 16–22°C.

 🌸 Caring for a Floral Arrangement in Oasis (Flower Foam)

If your flowers are arranged in a floral foam (usually inside a box or basket):

1. Check moisture daily

The floral foam (also called "oasis") should always feel slightly damp to the touch. Use a small cup or bottle to gently pour a few tablespoons of clean water directly into the foam every day.

2. Do not let the foam dry out

Once dry, floral foam can't reabsorb water well. Daily watering is key to keeping the flowers hydrated.

3. Avoid moving or shaking the arrangement

Floral foam is delicate. Try not to move or tilt the box too much to avoid breaking stems inside.

4. Do not spray water on petals

Misting the flowers might seem like a good idea, but it can cause mold or damage to delicate petals.

5. Keep in a cool, shaded place

Avoid hot rooms, windows with strong sunlight, or placing the arrangement near appliances. A cooler room helps flowers last longer.

 🪴 Caring for a Potted Plant

Each plant is unique, but here are the general care steps for most indoor potted plants:

1. Light: bright but indirect

Most indoor plants love bright, indirect light. Place near a window with filtered sunlight. Avoid direct harsh sun — it can burn the leaves.

2. Watering: less is more

• Stick your finger into the soil up to 2–3 cm.

• If it feels dry, it’s time to water.

• If it still feels moist, wait another day or two.

Pour water slowly until you see a few drops come out of the drainage holes. Always empty the saucer afterward — don’t let roots sit in water.

3. Temperature and location

Keep your plant in a room that stays between 18–24°C. Avoid placing near heaters, air conditioning vents, or cold drafts.

4. Feeding (optional but helpful)

From spring to early autumn, you can add a liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month when watering.

5. Repotting

After a few months, if the plant looks crowded or stops growing, consider repotting into a slightly bigger pot with fresh soil.