Care Instructions

Caring for Your Flowers

A little care goes a long way. Follow these simple steps to keep your South Florals arrangement looking its freshest for as long as possible.

Unwrap your flowers as soon as you can and remove any packaging.
If your arrangement arrived in a vase or container, top it up with fresh, room-temperature water right away.
Keep blooms out of direct sunlight, drafts, and heat while you get them settled.

Trim the stems. Cut 1–2 cm off each stem at a 45° angle with a sharp knife or scissors, and re-cut every two to three days.
Use clean water. Fill a clean vase with fresh water and stir in the flower food provided. Change the water every two days.
Strip lower leaves. Remove any foliage that would sit below the waterline — submerged leaves rot and shorten vase life.
Choose the right spot. Display flowers away from direct sun, heating or air-conditioning vents, and ripening fruit (the ethylene gas fruit releases ages blooms quickly).

Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch — most plants prefer a thorough soak over frequent sips.
Orchids do best with a few ice cubes or a small splash of water once a week, plus bright, indirect light.
Make sure excess water can drain away; standing water leads to root rot.

Move arrangements to a cool room overnight to extend their life.
Remove individual blooms as they fade so the rest of the arrangement stays healthy.
Mist delicate petals lightly if your home is very dry.

Questions about your arrangement, or something not quite right? Contact your local South Florals studio — we're always happy to help.