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Caring for Your Flowers & Plants

Every arrangement and plant from Flowers By Nora leaves our shop ready to enjoy. A few minutes of care at home keeps it looking its best for longer — here's how to look after yours.

Five habits that help

  • Re-cut Stems on a Slant
  • Fresh Water Every Other Day
  • Bright Light, No Direct Sun
  • Keep Them Somewhere Cool
  • Add the Flower Food

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Fresh-Cut Flowers

Cut flowers need clean water, a fresh cut and a cool spot. Small habits like changing the water and re-cutting the stems can make a bouquet last twice as long. Find your flowers below.

Roses

  • Start with a clean vase and lukewarm water; roses take it up faster than water straight from the cold tap.
  • Stir in the flower food sachet that comes with your bouquet — it feeds the blooms and keeps the water clearer for longer.
  • With sharp, clean scissors, cut about ¾ inch from each stem on a slant so more of the stem can drink.
  • Pour out the old water every couple of days and refill with fresh; cloudy water is what shortens a rose's life.
  • Give them a cool spot in soft light, well away from radiators, kitchen appliances and sunny windowsills.

Pull off any leaves that would sit under the water. Leaves left in the vase break down fast and cloud the water.

Mixed Cut Flowers

  • Fill a clean vase about two-thirds of the way with cool water and the flower food before the stems go in.
  • Remove any foliage below the waterline; it rots quickly and takes days off the bouquet.
  • Cut ¾ inch from each stem on an angle right before it goes into the water, so no air gets trapped inside.
  • Keep the vase out of direct sun and away from heat vents and the fruit bowl — ripening fruit gives off ethylene, which makes flowers fade faster.
  • Refresh the water every day or two and give the stems a fresh cut each time.

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Potted Plants & Dish Gardens

A plant can keep growing for months or even years with the right light, water and warmth. Look for yours below for its own care notes.

Dish Garden

  • Aim for soil that stays lightly moist, never soggy; roots left sitting in water start to rot.
  • Water well once the top inch of soil is dry to the touch, then let the extra drain away.
  • Empty any water in the saucer within half an hour so the dish never stands in it.
  • A bright room with filtered light and steady warmth suits it best.

Succulent Dish Garden

  • Succulents love light, but harsh midday sun can scorch them; bright, indirect light is ideal.
  • Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering, usually about once a week. Too much water is the most common problem.
  • Don't let the dish sit in water; succulents rot easily at the roots.

Money Tree

  • Bright, indirect light keeps the leaves green; strong direct sun can burn and yellow them.
  • Give the pot a quarter turn every month so each side gets its share of light and the plant grows evenly.
  • Water deeply, then let the soil dry out fully before the next drink.
  • From spring through summer, feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two to four weeks.

Orchids

  • Orchids are happiest between 60°F and 80°F and dislike cold drafts or sudden swings in temperature.
  • Keep them clear of air vents, fans and outside doors, where a blast of cold air can damage the blooms.
  • While the plant is actively growing, feed it every two weeks with orchid fertilizer mixed at half strength.
  • If a flower spike leans, support it with a slim stake and soft clips so it doesn't snap.
  • Water every 7 to 10 days, let it drain completely and dab away any water left on the leaves.

African Violet

  • A north- or east-facing window gives African violets the bright, indirect light they like.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet, and water from below so drops don't mark the leaves.
  • Place them away from floor vents, fans and doorways, where the temperature keeps changing.

Peace Lily

  • Water lightly once the top inch of soil is dry; peace lilies like steady moisture, not soggy soil.
  • Low to medium indirect light is plenty, at room temperatures of about 65°F to 80°F.
  • Shield it from cold drafts, heating vents and sudden temperature changes, which can turn the leaves yellow.
  • Feed once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Peace lilies are mildly toxic if chewed or swallowed. Keep them out of reach of children and pets, and wash your hands after handling.

Lucky Bamboo

  • Bright, indirect light suits it; direct sun can yellow and bleach the leaves.
  • Use filtered, bottled or distilled water — the chlorine and fluoride in tap water can harm bamboo over time.
  • Top up with a little water every 2 to 7 days so the roots or soil stay moist, never flooded.
  • Keep it between 65°F and 90°F and feed it lightly once a month.

Poinsettia

  • Keep it indoors somewhere steady, between 65°F and 75°F, away from chilly windows and doors.
  • About six hours of bright, indirect light a day keeps its colour at its richest.
  • Water when the surface of the soil feels dry, water thoroughly, then let the extra drain so the roots don't rot.

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Care Questions

With good care, most fresh bouquets last around 5 to 7 days, and roses often go 7 to 10 days if you re-cut the stems and change the water every day or two. Adding the flower food from day one makes a real difference.

Something Not Looking Right?

If a flower or plant from Flowers By Nora needs more than this guide covers, get in touch: we're glad to talk you through its care or help with any problem with your order.

+1 (844)-236-9077service@flowersbynora.com