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1. A Sturdy Vase (Clean and Thick with a heavy vase)
2. Florists Sissors
3. Watering Can
4. Mister

As oriental lilies open, they have a beautiful perfume, but they also have stamens. We recommend that as the bloom opens, that you take the stamens out. Gently remove them by popping the stamen off and placing it in a tissue and in to the bin or compost.

If you get any staining from the stamens, simply flick it lightly with a tea towel, do not rub it in as you will be rubbing it in to the fibers.

When placing your bouquet in to a vase, we recommend a 25cm vase for our One Love bouquet. Oriental Lilies are very sturdy and very beautiful, and with the right care they will last and last.

For more tips and tricks, watch our video below:

Kokedama is a traditional Japanese art form that uses moss as a container. Kokedama plants can be kept in a pot saucer, or hung in macrame just like a hanging basket. The type of plant will vary, however all are suited to indoors. Below, we show you a couple of tips on how to care for your new Kokedama!

SOAKING
Depending on the size of your kokedama, fill a bowl, bucket or basin with room temperature water.  Place the base of your kokedama in the water. Push the moss ball down so that it is fully submerged and begins to absorb water. Leave for up 25 minutes or until fully saturated with water. Remove the kokedama from the water and gently squeeze the moss ball to allow excess water to drain and leave it to drip dry in a colander.

MISTING
Many kokedama made from tropical plants appreciate misting in as well as soaking. Mist your plant with a fine spray in the morning so that the plant is not burned by the sun.

We love flowers at Northside Flower Market, and we love plants too! To get the most from your terrarium, succulent garden or indoor plant, follow our easy care steps below:

OPEN TERRARIUMS
Pour water directly into the soil to until it is very moist, but not soaking wet. This will usually be weekly to fortnightly, depending on the season. Don’t let open terrariums dry out completely. Check for water in the bottom rocks of the terrarium before you water. About 1cm is enough.

If you are going away for an extended time, covering the top of an open terrarium will stop it from drying out.

CLOSED TERRARIUMS
Terrariums with lids require little watering, just check that the soil is moist. If in doubt, it is better not to water. Closed terrariums will normally fog up as their atmosphere is humid.

Many terrarium plants will gradually outgrow their space. A little trim often promotes side shoots and more lush growth.

Remove dead vegetation from the terrarium. Also trim the tips if they start to touch the glass. Remove any plants that begin to rot. Rot is often associated with too much moisture. Terrarium may need re-potting when root bound.

The glass inside your terrarium will need to be occasionally cleaned with a damp cloth to remove mineral build up on the glass.

Fern Terrariums require bright, indirect light. Never put in direct sunlight or outside as the glass will cook the plants.

Succulent & cacti terrariums require a little watering. They can be misted once a week, letting the soil dry out between watering. You can increase or decrease watering according to the weather. If you notice the leaves shrivelling, it may require more water. A succulent terrarium that is a little dry is better than over-watering.

Succulents require little maintenance. To discourage rot, remove fallen leaves from the terrarium.

TERRARIUM TIPS

If your terrarium attracts insects, Pyrethrum (low toxic insect spray) in a trigger pack (not aerosol) can be purchased from hardware stores and most supermarkets. A few sprays of Pyrethrum will bring these under control.

Browning Leaves – Usually indicates dehydration or too much sun.

Yellowing or Dropping Leaves – The terrarium is being over-watered.

Tall, spindly foliage – The terrarium needs more light.

We share some tips on how to care for and arrange your bunch of market tulips

1. Carefully remove the lower leaves of your tulips
2. Wash any sandy or dirty stems under cool water
3. Gather the tulip stems and measure against your vase to decide where to trim.
4. Cut stems evenly and carefully place in the vase
5. Your Tulips should sit just about the vase height

Did you know? Tulips will keep growing and bend towards the light

We show you how to create a beautiful bow for your next gift!