Flower Care
You’ve just received the most beautiful gift ever, now what? Our flower experts at DearJ have come up with some easy-to-follow tips and instructions to make sure your fresh, gorgeous flowers last longer!
Hand Bouquets
(Here’s how to take good care of our signature hand bouquets!)
- Keep it standing
When you receive the bouquet, make sure to keep it upright as much as you can as there is water at the bottom. You wouldn’t want to make a mess, don’t you?
- Remove bouquet wrapping
Remember to remove the bouquet wrapping before you go ahead and transfer the flowers into a vase.
- Clean vase, clean water
Your flowers won’t last long without water! Grab a vase, or anything you would like to put them in, and make sure it’s CLEAN. We recommend filling them up with cold tap water, up to half or two-thirds full.
- Trim flower stems
Even submerged in water, the flower stems will start to brown and decay, which can affect water absorption. We recommend cutting approximately 1 inch off each stem at a slanted angle every 2 days.
- Change water
It is important to make sure that the water doesn’t discolor or turn murky as it can affect water absorption as well. We recommend replacing with cold tap water every time you trim the flower stems (every 2 days).
- Add flower food
We provide some flower food in a sachet, which contains all the nutrients your flowers need to increase their lifespan! Remember to keep the flower food out of reach of infants, kids and pets.
- Place in cool area
Conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme heat or dust aren’t good for your flowers; they can make them wilt faster. It is best to place your flowers in a shaded area at a cool temperature.
- Mist flowers daily
Most cut flower will benefit from a daily mist of water. Fill a spray bottle with clean tap water and mist your flowers once a day to boost hydration.
- If you see any petals that are brownish, that means they are bruised…but don’t panic! Their outer petals are the ones that receive the most damage. Simply just remove those bruised petals (loose petals too) and the flowers will now look fresher and happier.
Flower Box / Hot Air Balloon / Flower Basket / Flower Stand
(Here’s how to take good care of our unique flower box/basket and hot air balloon!)
- Add water to box/basket
You don’t have to remove the flowers from the box/basket; they are pretty that way! All you have to do is add approximately 100ml of clean water once a day. As it is a foam-based arrangement, make sure to pour the water around different spots gently.
- Place in cool area
Conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme heat or dust aren’t good for your flowers; they can make them wilt faster. It is best to place your flowers in a shaded area at a cool temperature.
- Mist flowers daily
Most cut flower will benefit from a daily mist of water. Fill a spray bottle with clean tap water and mist your flowers once a day to boost hydration.
- If you see any petals that are brownish, that means they are bruised…but don’t panic! Their outer petals are the ones that receive the most damage. Simply just remove those bruised petals (loose petals too) and the flowers will now look fresher and happier.
Hand-tied (Bridal) Bouquets
(Here’s how to take good care of our gorgeous hand-tied bouquets!)
- Remove cotton and plastic bag
As the cotton and plastic bag are only used for delivery purposes, be sure to remove them as soon as you receive the bouquets before transferring them into a vase.
- Clean vase, clean water
Your flowers won’t last long without water! Grab a vase, or anything you would like to put them in, and make sure it’s CLEAN. We recommend filling them up with cold tap water, up to half or two-thirds full.
- Trim flower stems
Even submerged in water, the flower stems will start to brown and decay, which can affect water absorption. We recommend cutting approximately 1 inch off each stem at a slanted angle every 2 days.
- Change water
It is important to make sure that the water doesn’t discolor or turn murky as it can affect water absorption as well. We recommend replacing with cold tap water every time you trim the flower stems (every 2 days).
- Add flower food
We provide some flower food in a sachet, which contains all the nutrients your flowers need to increase their lifespan! Remember to keep the flower food out of reach of infants, kids and pets.
- Place in cool area
Conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme heat or dust aren’t good for your flowers; they can make them wilt faster. It is best to place your flowers in a shaded area at a cool temperature.
- Mist flowers daily
Most cut flower will benefit from a daily mist of water. Fill a spray bottle with clean tap water and mist your flowers once a day to boost hydration.
- If you see any petals that are brownish, that means they are bruised…but don’t panic! Their outer petals are the ones that receive the most damage. Simply just remove those bruised petals (loose petals too) and the flowers will now look fresher and happier.
Flower in a Jar
(Here’s how to take good care of our hot selling flower-in-a-jar!)
- Add water daily
Some of the flowers come with water in the jar, while some don’t. Regardless, make sure to keep/add clean water to above half of the jar.
- Trim flower stems
Even submerged in water, the flower stems will start to brown and decay, which can affect water absorption. We recommend cutting approximately 1 inch off each stem at a slanted angle every 2 days.
- Change water
It is important to make sure that the water doesn’t discolor or turn murky as it can affect water absorption as well. We recommend replacing with cold tap water every time you trim the flower stems (every 2 days).
- Add flower food
We provide some flower food in a sachet, which contains all the nutrients your flowers need to increase their lifespan! Remember to keep the flower food out of reach of infants, kids and pets.
- Place in cool area
Conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme heat or dust aren’t good for your flowers; they can make them wilt faster. It is best to place your flowers in a shaded area at a cool temperature.
- Mist flowers daily
Most cut flower will benefit from a daily mist of water. Fill a spray bottle with clean tap water and mist your flowers once a day to boost hydration.
- If you see any petals that are brownish, that means they are bruised…but don’t panic! Their outer petals are the ones that receive the most damage. Simply just remove those bruised petals (loose petals too) and the flowers will now look fresher and happier.
Preserved & Dried Flowers
(Here’s how to take good care of our longer-lasting dried and preserved flowers!)
- Preserved & Dried flowers DO NOT NEED WATER
They. Are. Called. Dried. Flowers. For. A. Reason.
- Place in cool, dry area
It is best to keep dried and preserved flowers indoors, away from direct sunlight, extreme heat and humidity. When preserved flowers come in contact with water, it will absorb the moisture and cause the flowers to look translucent. You may leave it somewhere dry and shaded(ideally under air-conditioned room).
Bell Jar (Preserved Flowers)
(Here’s how to take good care of the elegant bell jar (preserved) flowers!)
- Place in cool area
Conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme heat or dust aren’t good for your flowers; they can make them wilt faster. It is best to place your flowers in a shaded area at a cool temperature.
- Open the lid from time to time
Moisture is not good for preserved flowers. We recommend opening the lid for a few hours every once a week to remove moisture in the air. Make sure that the lid is sealed tightly whenever you close it back.
