· Sensitive to dehydration, do not leave dry
· Very thirsty, check water level daily
· Sensitive to bacteria; use cut flower additive
· Cut off dried up stems and place flowers in lukewarm water
· Optimal storage temperature: 50 F.
· Use a high vase; the flowers are top heavy
· Glass vases are preferable to earthenware ones; bacteria can multiply in the pores of earthenware vessels