Working with Arum Lilies in Foam for a December Wedding

A South African bride (December = summer) asked about handling thick-stemmed Arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) in floral foam with yellow roses.

Key Tips

• Condition in warm water (not cold) for best uptake.
• Cut stems at a sharp angle to ease insertion into foam.
• Thick stems are sturdy; **heads won't droop** if hydrated.
• No special wiring needed unless stems are extremely heavy.

Arum lilies are straightforward—warm water conditioning and angled cuts are the main requirements.