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| Amaranthus Always use a clean vase and fresh, cold water containing cut flower food. Slant cut the stems before use and remove as much of the foliage as possible. Advise customers to leave the stems wrapped for a few hours whilst they have a good drink. |  |
8-10 °c  |  |
| Hydrangea Use a perfectly clean vase and fresh water. Cut a piece off the stem and remove as many leaves as possible. Cut shrub food prolongs the vase life considerably, up to a maximum of two weeks. Avoid exposure to draughts as this will cause the flowers to droop. |  |
5-8 °c  |  |
| Asclepias Slant cut the stems, remove the lower leaves and dip the ends of the stems in hot water for a few seconds or sear them before putting them into fresh water containing cut flower food. Never leave them without water. Top the vase up regularly with a fresh solution of water and cut flower food. Sensitive to ethylene. |  |
2-4 °c  |  |
| Kniphofia Use fresh water containing bulb flower food. Make sure the vase is perfectly clean and cut a piece off the stem before use. Store the flowers vertically as otherwise they will start to curve. Give the customer a sachet of cut flower food. |  |
| 8-10 °c |  |
Celosia Remove at least half the foliage to protect the flower from dehydration. Slant cut the stem. Use a perfectly clean vase and fresh water containing cut flower food. Store in a cool place but do not return to the cold store once in the shop as this can encourage botrytis..
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| 5-8 °c |  |
| Lilium Oriental Avoid storage at low temperatures as buds can turn brown at temperatures below 2°C. Stand in water containing bulb flower food, special food for lilies if possible. Any pollen that gets onto clothing can be removed with a brush or adhesive tape. Never try to wash it off. The flower can have a strong scent. |  |
| 2-5 °c |  |
| Dahlia The flowers are sold at a relatively mature stage to promote good opening. Slant cut the ends of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Use fresh water containing cut flower food. Avoid draughts and temperature fluctuations. Handle with care. |  |
| 2-8 °c |  |
| Ajania Keep on the dry side during transport to prevent botrytis attack. Stand in a light, sunny spot in the shop. Water regularly and do not allow the root ball to dry out. Feed fortnightly. When flowering is over the plant can go out into the garden. It is fairly hardy. |  |
10-12 °c   |  |
| Euphorbia fulgens Remove most of the leaves. If the flower is drooping, cut 5 cm off the stem and then scald the end in hot water. Stand in fresh water containing cut flower food at a temperature of 10 to 12°C. Sensitive to temperature fluctuations and sources of ethylene such as ripening fruit. |  |
| 8-12 °c |  |
| Anthurium Unwrap the plant immediately. Stand in a well-lit spot, out of full sunlight. Keep the root ball moderately moist; drier in winter. Spray the leaves regularly and feed the plant once a fortnight. Wrap the plant up well before it leaves the shop as it is very sensitive to cold and draughts. |  |
12-15 °c  |  |
| Globba The flowers are harvested when all the bracts have turned back. Remove the wrapper immediately and display and store the flowers at room temperature. Use fresh water. It is advisable to remove a piece from the end of the stem every week. Globba has a vase life of around three weeks. |  |
| 12-15 °c |  |
| Capsicum Stand in a sunny spot as this will help the fruits retain their colour. Do not allow the root ball to dry out as this will cause the fruits to shrivel. Immerse the pot in water once a week and drain well. Feed once every three weeks. Spray weekly or, alternatively stand in a dish containing damp hydro substrate. |  |
8-10 °c  |  |
| Gloriosa Slant cut the stems and stand in fresh water containing food for bulb flowers. This is not necessary for long stems bearing several flowers as the grower will have provided enough food to ensure all the flowers open. Important: at temperatures lower than 6°C brown discolouration will occur. |  |
| 6-10 °c |  |
| Dendrobium Stand in a light spot but out of bright sunlight. Water sparingly once a week or immerse the pot in water – preferably decalcified water. Apply orchid food once a month. Spray the leaves. The plant produces one or two new shoots each year and these will flower again once they are fully grown. |  |
| 15-18 °c |  |
| Helianthus Cut a good piece off the stem, remove as many leaves as possible and stand in cold water containing cut shrub food. Never leave without water. Check the water level regularly as the flower is very thirsty. Do not crowd as this can result in damage. |  |
| 8-10 °c |  |
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