Last Updated on November 3, 2022
Want to have your fresh-cut alstroemeria flowers last longer? It's simple. Just follow these steps.
Follow These Steps To Successful Alstroemeria Cut Flower Care
Alstroemeria, aka “Peruvian Lily,” is one of the best-selling flowers in our shop. Native to South America, their longevity, durability, and wide range of colorful varieties have made them a favorite among our customers.
Alstroemeria flower arrangements like this one are some of our shop’s best-sellers.
This quick video walks you through the seven steps for simple alstroemeria cut flower care. It answers many of the commonly asked questions about how to handle fresh-cut alstroemeria flowers upon arrival.
If you are an alstroemeria fan, this is a video we think you need to check out. Watch and see!
So, did you get a few helpful tips from the video? I hope so! Properly caring for cut alstroemeria will help you to get a lot of enjoyment from them.
How To Care For Alstroemeria
There are seven steps to process and care for alstroemeria properly. Following these steps will help increase alstroemeria vase life. You’ll also get longer-lasting alstroemeria flower arrangements to enjoy.
- Remove any leaves that may be underwater.
- While holding the stems underwater in a sink or under running water, cut about one inch off each stem using a sharp floral knife or bunch cutter. DO NOT let the newly cut end dry off before transferring it into another container.
- If buds appear to be very tight, submerging them in warm water will promote the opening of the bloom.
- Use clean water mixed with a floral preservative solution to arrange fresh-cut alstroemeria flowers. Using it as recommended will provide additional days of vase life. Try to avoid using water from a water softener.
- Immediately after cutting the stems, place your alstroemeria in a clean, deep vase of warm preservative solution (about 100° F). Allow several hours to condition them before arranging them.
- Temperature is a key factor in the lifespan of all flowers. Display your fresh-cut alstroemeria flower arrangements in a cool area out of direct sunlight and drafts.
- Alstroemeria needs lots of water. It’s important to keep the vase full of fresh water and add preservative solution as needed. If arranged in floral foam, be sure it is completely saturated, and the container is full daily.
That’s all there is to it, except to enjoy your flowers!
Quick Tips for DIYers
Using Alstroemeria In Your Wedding?
If you plan on using alstroemeria for a wedding or floral arrangements for a special event, the video references two products, Quick Dip, and Crystal Clear Flower Food, both from Floralife.
Both are excellent commercial-grade products we use in the shop, and we recommend you use them to treat your flowers before use.
Suppose you notice the foliage beginning to turn yellow. It’s because alstroemeria is very ethylene sensitive. Ethylene treatment is done at the grower level, so you cannot do much. If yellowing occurs, remove any affected foliage.
How Do I Make Alstroemeria Open Faster?
This question is one that I get asked a lot. When you have alstroemeria shipped direct, they will arrive with tighter buds.
Most bulk flower sites advise allowing 2-3 days for the flowers to open fully before using them for your event. While that is a good guideline, in our experience, using the Floralife products as directed will allow you to process your alstroemeria 4-6 days before your event with no ill effects.
That can be a crucial factor if you encounter shipping delays. Getting your wedding flowers a few days earlier is always a safer bet.
If your alstroemeria is not opening as quickly as you like, you can gently reflex the flower petals to open them. Gentle reflexing will not harm the flower or affect the bloom’s life.
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