Alstroemeria does not open quickly and can therefore be stored at 48°F;
Ensure leaves are not hanging in the water to prevent the water from becoming contaminated quickly;
The leaves can yellow prematurely and are easily bruised;
Alstroemeria is sensitive to ethylene, produced by ripening fruit, fruit-vegetables (e.g. tomatoes) and also by the flowers themselves. If the cool room is not well ventilated, the flowers can produce so much ethylene that the concentration of the gas can rise in the cool room. The quality of the flowers will then rapidly deteriorate.
Tips for careDuring transport
The ideal transport temperature is 37 to 50°F;
Alstroemeria is not sensitive to low temperatures and can also be transported at higher temperatures, i.e. 48°F, as the flowers do not open quickly;
Keep dry transport time to a minimum;
Ensure leaves are not hanging in the water during transport in water.
Tips for careIn the shop
The ideal storage temperature is 37 to 50°F;
Store in fresh water;
Alstroemeria does not open quickly and this extends its vase life;
Ensure leaves are not hanging in the water to prevent the water from becoming contaminated quickly;
Treat with care as the leaves bruise easily;
Ensure the product is mature enough when you buy it. Flower buds should be showing color;
Buds can dry out in winter;
The addition of cut flower food to the water improves the vase life, encouraging repeat purchases by the consumer;
Alstroemeria is a low maintenance product.
Tips for careIn the home
Leave the flowers wrapped while they have a good drink of clean water;
Use a clean vase and fresh water;
Add cut flower food to the water in the vase;
Ensure no leaves are hanging in the water and cut a piece off the ends of the stems;
Remove dead flowers and replenish the water in the vase regularly with water and cut flower food;
Alstroemeria can flower for a long time and the cut flower food helps even the tiny buds to open.
