General flower care

Frequently asked how to take care of the fresh flowers and prolong their freshness after buying from us. Taking care of these lovely blooms are not as complicated as it may seem. You might be surprised by how long they can last beyond the 3-4 days mark.

Clean containers for the flowers 

Making sure the containers for the flowers are cleaned thoroughly with soap and water as to prevent bacteria growth. You can use either glass or acrylic containers for your flowers as long they fit your flowers and also easy to clean.

What to do after unwrap the bouquets?

When these fresh blooms are removed from its original wrapping, you need to trim any existing leaves that on the lower part of the stems. This to prevent water contact of the leaves which may contaminate the water in the vessels that you like to put in.

Trimming the stems in a 45 degree angle to ensure a bigger surface area for optimal water absorption.

Water changing frequency

Cleaning and changing with room temperature water daily is also necessary to keep 

the flowers fresh.

When to trim the stems

Trimming their stems is necessary whenever the cut surface starts to oxidised and slight trim will be suffice. 

Other tips to prolong the life of your flowers

Do keep them out of direct sunlight and heat. Keeping them in the cooler part of the house will be ideal. Air conditioned room would be nice but not necessary. 

Do bookmark this page for future reference whenever you need to take care of these lovely blooms. 

Getting your blooms at trusty florists is important. Here in UBH, we take great care of all our flowers. We condition them once purchased them from our local supplier and we choose them personally for every order as we like to make sure it is the best quality blooms for you.