Navigating Daily Challenges in Fresh-cut Flower Growing

December 9, 2024 FloraLife

With shifting consumer preferences and evolving market demands, choosing the right flowers is “vital” for success. Growers must balance factors such as flower size, color, scent, productivity and longevity, ensuring that the varieties they select are not only desirable in the marketplace but also capable of withstanding the stresses of transport, storage, and display.

Star of Bethlehem: Mighty and Long-Lasting

December 4, 2024 FloraLife

According to legend, it grew from fragments of the biblical star of Bethlehem after it fell to earth and shattered into pieces, hence its celestial common name.

Amaryllis: Star of the Festive Season

December 3, 2024 FloraLife.com

Thanks in part to its festive color, Amaryllis has long been a popular flower around the holidays, whether grown from bulb, in which case its rate of growth is a source of fascination for children and adults alike or used in arrangements as a cut flower.

Marigolds: The Botanical El Dorado!

October 21, 2024 FloraLife

Native to Mexico and Guatemala, Tagetes erecta, commonly known as Marigolds, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Other common names for this majestic flower include Aztec Marigold, and Mexican Marigold further alluding to its land of origin.

FloraLife Flower Food Plastic Packets Offer Improved Sustainable Packaging with PCR and PIR Film in North America

October 17, 2024 Smithers-Oasis/FloraLife

In collaboration with packaging partners in the United States, FloraLife has developed an enhanced film made up of 51.3% recycled materials, combining post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content. This innovation results in a 12% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and a 20% reduction in fossil fuel consumption for the film. Furthermore, the performance and quality of the film has not been impacted.