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.

Water Softener Effects on Chemistry and Flower Food

In this research update we will examine the effects of softened water on water chemistry parameters (hardness, alkalinity, pH, and conductivity) with and without the addition of flower food.

Bells of Ireland Profile: An Explosion of Green!

August 26, 2024 FloraLife/LivRio

Like almost all other plants in the Lamiaceae family, Bells of Ireland have a square stem and are faintly aromatic.

Green Ball Dianthus: A Popular Newcomer

Resulting from a chance mutation, Green Dianthus was discovered by plant breeders about fifteen years ago, and a plant oddity that would normally have been discarded was recognized as the versatile gem it is.