For long lasting anthurium
By katenkim
@katenkim (238)
Singapore
December 15, 2006 7:48pm CST
A little extra care can make a big difference for Anthurium, floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer. Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by your florist.If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution.Keep flowers in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. This definitely lengthen Anthurium life.
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@volschenkh (1043)
• South Africa
16 Dec 06
Most cut orchids and Anthurium—araceous plants, which include calla lilies— will last longer as stems than as single blooms; a cut orchid arrangement will last longer than a boutonniere. Flowers should be as fresh as possible. If they appear a little wilted, they can be submerged in warm water for a few minutes. After stems are purchased and brought home, 1/2 inch (approximately 2 cm) should be cut from the base of the stem with a sharp knife—if possible while the stem is submerged in water—then place the stems in a vase. Blooms should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources. They will last longer at cooler room temperatures, but will suffer from cool drafts. A cool draft is moving air that is cooler than the ambient temperature, such as air from an open window on a cool day.
