This weeks trivia: Why do flowers in a mixed bouquet not bloom at the same time? The Answer... • Harvest stage: Flowers are harvested during various stages of ‘ripeness’, depending on market demands. Gerbera and Chrysanthemum seem like they are “further along” when they are in a mixed bouquet with Dianthus (carnations) or Tulipa, for example. • Nutrient requirements: Flowers that have been harvested while they were still in the ‘bud stage’, such as Rosa, Gladiola, Eustoma, appear to need more nutrients in order to fully develop. • Vase water quality: Lack of hygiene can lead to explosive growth of micro-organisms. This is unfavourable for water and nutrient absorption, which can cause the flower development to delay or stop completely, because the nutrients are no longer able to do their job. Advice: • Hygiene; preventing infection in the vase water and cutting 5-10 cm off the stem are the best contributors to a long vase life and odourless vase water. • Never add old vase water to fresh vase water. • In the industry, use #Chrysal Professional and as a consumer, use #Chrysal flower food. • Purchase mixed flowers in as even a maturity stage as possible. For more information see also chrysal.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:18:05 +0000
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