Dehydration is a common cause for waste with plants throughout the chain. The issue occurs mostly during transport and in the shop. Also, certain kinds of plants, like spathiphyllum, azalea and hydrangea, are very sensitive to dehydration. If you use the following tips, you will avoid waste by dehydration as much as possible.
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At the moment lots of people are staying at home. Not everyone gets the chance to visit a local florist or supermarket to buy a nice bunch of flowers. Because of this we see online flower sales grow. But how can you make sure that your wonderful creations arrive in top condition at your customers? We have the following five tips for you.
Our flower food products basically contain the following ingredients: a sugar, an organic acid and preservatives. The preservatives are present in such low concentration, that when diluted therefore does not have an effect on the surface or on any cleaning process. In most cases the best thing to do with a spillage is to dilute the spill straight away with carbonated mineral water and then to wash normally using your normal washing powder and the method recommended for the actual garment. Our products have been extensively tested on a range of fabrics and soft furnish
When the wet and cold autumn months come to a close it is nearly time for one of our favorite times of year: Christmas! A time of being together with family and friends, presents, a Christmas tree, but also for beautiful plants like the Poinsettia. The Poinsettia is a real bestseller for the holidays. Nowadays the plant can be found in different colors, shapes and sizes. Since the Poinsettia is a really sensitive plant, we decided it is time for some care tips, so you can enjoy your Poinsettia all through the season.
We bet you’re not the only one who likes this flower with its wide variety of shapes and colours! There are two types of hydrangea, the spring/summer and the classic, which blooms from summer through to autumn. If you look after them correctly, Hydrangeas are very rewarding flowers and they can last for over 3 weeks in an arrangement or a bouquet.
The creative part we leave up to you, but here are some tips to enjoy the Hydrangea as long as possible.
Tips for florists:
In general safety precautions and danger symbols must be printed on the label of any product that contains certain ingredients that exceed pre-determined quantities. For Chrysal cut flower foods, used by consumers, no such safety precautions and danger symbols are required. However ‘Keep out of reach of children’ is printed on the label as a precaution, though not obligatory. This minimum type of labelling is sufficient for all non-toxic non-food products. No other labelling is required for Chrysal cut flower food consumer packs.
Les patients sont toujours contents de recevoir un beau bouquet de fleurs qui les réconforte et apporte une note de gaieté dans leur chambre. Les recherches ont démontré que les patients dans un environnement de verdure et de fleurs avaient meilleur moral et se rétablissaient plus vite.
Quels sont les risques liés à un bouquet de fleurs dans les chambres?
This white, sweetly scented flower is quite special. The wonderful lily of the valley bears bell-shaped white flowers and blooms in spring. Natively it could be found in Asia and Europe, but there is also a separate version that stems from North America. The lily of the valley has many names, like Mary’s tears, May Bells and Our Lady’s tears. The flowers are highly poisonous if consumed, for both humans and animals.
What has become clear is that customers in 2016 are expecting a better guarantee on flowers. They expect a vase life of 10 days, but currently they only perceive that flowers last 6 to 7 days – and this is not always guaranteed. The number one factor for a better guarantee on flowers is hygiene.