Care of Orchids :

Orchids with special care and handling process, will last much longer than other type of flowers.

Some Care Techniques for Orchid and Bouquet for general users.

• Carefully remove the flowers from plastic wrapper.
• If the blossoms of the different stems have become entwined, separate them gently.
• Remove the water tube or cotton wool from the stem ends. Cut of (Diagonally) about one inch of each stem with sharp clean knife (Do not use scissors it will blunted the stem) 
• Fill a clean vase with two to three inches of tap water, and place your flowers and greens in the vase. Making sure that the stems ends are in the water. Do not place on a television set nor near a radiator or open window.
• If some of the buds on top of the stem are not perfect or turning yellow, clip them off
• On third day, to refresh your flowers, cut the stems again , and submerge the entire stem or bouquet in water (above 70 degree F) for 30 minutes, Place the flowers in a clean vase with fresh water. 
• After a few days some of the blooming flowers may faded or turning yellow, clip them off. Make sure that the stems always have enough water. Unless the orchids will faded sooner than they supposed to be. with good care, the buds will continue blooming giving you more flowers on the stem and longer vase life.
• From time to time, repeat the previous step as needed

Follow these care instructions and your Orchids or Bouquets will give you many days of enjoyment.

Some Care Techniques for Orchids and Bouquet for flower shops.

Beside the same care and handling process like stated above, the following processes will help extend the shelf life of orchids and Bouquet.

• The less you handle the orchids, the less chances for damaging. therefore it is recommend that you try to touch the orchids as little as possible.
• Try to get the orchids directly to your customers as soon as possible. Avoid heat or freeze which can damage the orchids.
• if you have to store the orchids before sending them to your customers, always keep orchids in cool environment (below 70 degree F) 

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