Birds of Paradise: Beauty and Drama take Flight

August 19, 2021 FloraLife

Symbolic of faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness, Birds epitomize romance (with perhaps a touch of drama!) And, hopefully, the romance and excitement will be as long-lasting as the birds themselves; with proper care these hardy tropical flowers can last two weeks or more in the vase.

FloraLife Introduces FloraLife Bouquet Wrap to Hydrate Flower Bouquets During Transport

August 6, 2021 FloraLife

 FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, and worldwide leader in providing solutions throughout the flower journey from propagation to presentation, introduces its FloraLife® Bouquet Wrap to prevent wilting of cut flowers and bouquets during shipping and transport.

FloraLife Offers Recyclable Paper Packaging for FloraLife Crystal Clear and FloraLife Express Universal 300 Flower Food Packets

August 4, 2021 Smithers-Oasis

FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, and worldwide leader in providing solutions throughout the flower journey from propagation to presentation, is offering recyclable paper packaging for its FloraLife Crystal Clear® and FloraLife® Express Universal 300 flower food packets.

Alstroemeria: The Peruvian Lily

July 27, 2021 FloraLife

Alstroemerias are sold in bud, with very little to no color showing. So, they can appear deceptively dowdy at the point of sale. However, they will reliably develop into delightful bursts of color after three or four days in the water/flower food solution and at room temperature. Therefore, a little consumer education around how Alstroemerias develop over time will go a long way to cultivating a fan base for this mighty little flower.

Research Update: Effects of FloraLife Express Clear 100 on Freshly Harvested Roses

July 14, 2021 FloraLife

To restore the water balance of flowers that are shipped and stored dry, one needs to properly hydrate the flowers upon arrival, a common practice. Once rehydrated with FloraLife® Express Clear 100, flowers look fresh and turgid again. This product also has a positive effect on freshly harvested flowers that are not dehydrated.