Select stems with 1–3 flowers open and avoid any with yellowing foliage.
Unpack carefully to avoid damaging delicate blooms.
If you receive dry-packed, we recommend conditioning of stem ends to prevent blockage and promote solution uptake. Cut approximately 1” or more off stems. Use clean, sanitized clippers or knife, and treat with FloraLife® Quick Dip.
Place Christmas Greens in a holding treatment such as FloraLife® Express 300 per manufacturer’s directions. Do not put Christmas Greens directly in metal/galvanized buckets. Use clean, high-quality water that has not been treated with a water softener as the salt levels can be damaging to flowers.
Store in a cooler at 34 - 38° F (1-3° C) with a relative humidity of 75-85%.
Allow a minimum of 2 hours to hydrate by placing buckets in an area with good airflow.
Always remember FIFO (first in/first out) when rotating flowers.
Cut, or don’t cut stems if using FloraLife® Express Technology, approximately 1" at a 45° angle using clean, sanitized clippers or knife.
Remove any foliage that would fall below the water line.
Place flowers in vase or insert stems into foam prepared with FloraLife® Flower Food solution.
Finish
Before sending Lisianthus out, apply Floralife® Finishing Touch Spray as a fine mist to refresh and hydrate blooms.
Customer Care/Tips & Tricks
Avoid crowding stems in buckets to prevent flower shattering or bruising.
Monitor cooler humidity (75–85%) to prevent dehydration and foliage browning.
Watch for botrytis—maintain proper airflow and cooler temperatures to avoid fungal growth.
Lisianthus are thirsty! Check solution levels daily to be sure they stay fresh and hydrated.
Never store or display fresh-cut flowers near ripening produce, direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, or drafts.
Your best insurance policy? Send customers home with a Floralife® Express Flower Food packet. Advise customers to repeat care and handling steps on the packet every 3 days or as needed for maximum enjoyment.
