| you know that tropical flowers like the ones you | | | | well in cold weather — perfect for the |
| can get from Hawaii last 1-2 weeks longer than | | | | holiday season! They also dry beautifully so that |
| other fresh flower bouquets? Following is some | | | | you can enjoy them in waterless arrangements |
| information on the care of fresh Hawaiian flowers | | | | for years afterward. |
| and background on the different types you can | | | | To care for fresh, Hawaiian flowers, unpack them |
| order. | | | | immediately and then completely immerse them in |
| If you’re lucky, you’ve had the | | | | water for at least 10 minutes - the |
| opportunity to travel to Hawaii. If you | | | | bathtub’s a great place for doing this. While |
| haven’t had the chance to go there yet, | | | | the flowers are soaking, cut the bottom of each |
| you’ve most likely seen Hawaiian flower | | | | stem on an angle, 1/4 inch from the bottom. |
| leis being put around a traveler’s neck as | | | | Arrange your flowers in a vase and make sure to |
| they depart from an airplane after landing there. | | | | keep the water clean and free of bacteria and |
| But did you know that flower leis signify the | | | | algae — this is the most important part of |
| aloha’ spirit of Hawaii? They are a | | | | keeping tropical flowers fresh and vibrant. Change |
| symbol for love, peace, hello and goodbye and | | | | the water every 4-5 days and put a few drops |
| are especially beautiful for a luau or wedding. You | | | | of bleach in it to prolong their freshness. You can |
| can order them in wrist, head or even ankle | | | | also re-soak them when you change the water to |
| forms and they also come in a variety of flowers | | | | freshen them up as they would be in their natural, |
| or vines and leaves. | | | | humid and tropical environment. |
| There are many beautiful Hawaiian arrangements | | | | Be sure to avoid placing them in direct sunlight or |
| that are designed with each season’s | | | | near heat sources such as air conditioners and |
| flowers in mind. Amazing varieties of Heliconia, or | | | | drafty areas. Do Not put them in the refrigerator |
| Bird of Paradise as they are also known, are | | | | at any point! Hawaiian flowers can be ordered in all |
| available in the Springtime along with exotic | | | | of the assortments mentioned here and many |
| Gingers and Anthuriums which are a popular | | | | more and also as single flower stems at very |
| favorite. Anthuriums are a heart-shaped flower | | | | reasonable prices. Consider these stunning flowers |
| that is grown in several different colors and are | | | | to add a little mystery and exotic touch the next |
| perfect to send to someone you love. | | | | time you order for someone special, including |
| Protea are another unique bloom that grows | | | | yourself! |
| abundantly in the winter seasons and ships very | | | | |