Will Blue Dye Bleed from Submerged Dendrobium Orchids?

Dye stability varies by grower/wholesaler. Test your specific stems by submerging a few in water for 24 hours. If dye bleeds, consider using white orchids with blue glass beads or stones in the water for color without ri

Attaching a Floral Arrangement to a Child’s Casket

Casket arrangements sit in a plastic dish (like a square Lomey) so the funeral home can remove them. Attach four small rubber feet to the dish corners to prevent sliding. Often a stuffed animal holding flowers is placed

Preventing Orchid Wilting in Moss-Covered Centerpieces

For cut orchid blossoms on moss, the only reliable way to keep them fresh is to place each stem in a water pick (water-filled tube with rubber stopper), then hide the picks under the moss. Condition orchids well before a

Flower Ideas for a Retro 60s Glass Vase

A retro 60s-style glass vase looks great with a pin frog (metal flower holder) in the bottom. Use 10 gerbera daisies or dahlias in bright colors, or a bunch of tulips. Push stems into the pins, add water and pebbles to c

Floral Industry Resources: Trade Magazines, Shows, and Associations

Key industry resources: Association: American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) nationally; state floral associations locally. Trade Shows: Major markets in Dallas; state-level shows. Magazines: Flowers & (via Telefl

Pricing Floral Arrangements and Sourcing Flowers for a Home Business

Starting a floral business from home requires a cooler to hold inventory. You must sell from the cooler to turn flowers profitably. Source from local wholesalers to avoid shipping fees; if rural, factor delivery into you

Preserving Cotton Stalks for Shipping and Display

To preserve a cotton stalk with bolls for a wall hanging: hang cuttings upside down in a cool, dry place to dehydrate naturally. Take extra cuttings—success varies with moisture content. Ship in a deep box with ample pac

Flower Choices for Red-Brown Walls: Complementary Colors

For walls painted Mexican Chile (a red-brown), strong yellow flowers pop beautifully: sunflowers, gerbera daisies, gladiolas, calla lilies, tulips, golden dahlias, marigolds. A yellow oncidium orchid with rust undertones

Mexican Fiesta Floral Arrangements: Bright Colors and Fun Embellishments

For a Mexican fiesta, use bright flowers: yellow sunflowers, purple statice, red gerbera daisies, and other vivid blooms. Pair with clay containers in matching bright colors. Embellish with wired chili peppers or small s

Modern Tropical Arrangements for Black Vases: Color Palette Ideas

For 3′ tall black vases at an outdoor entrance with a black, light green, dark purple, and orange palette, tropical flowers fit the modern vibe. Options: Orange bromeliad plants (simple, inexpensive). Mixed arrangements

Securing a Silk Arrangement on a Tall Glass Vase with a Lomey Dish

For a 29″ glass vase with a 6″ opening, use a 6″ or 9″ Lomey dish. Center and glue foam in the dish, tape a grid across the top and under the bowl. Apply Oasis Uglu (a sticky clay adhesive) to the clean vase rim, then pr

Hydrangea Cylinder Arrangement: Tape Grid vs. Saucer Mechanics

For a 20″ cylinder vase with two jumbo hydrangeas and submerged roses, a clear tape grid across the vase top works well. Insert hydrangea stems through the grid so they’re submerged. Alternatively, glue a plastic saucer

Using Fresh and Dried Fruit in Floral Arrangements: Preservation Tips

Whole pears hold up better than sliced; choose hard Seckel pears for fresh arrangements. For dried work, slice pears thinly and dry thoroughly. Faux fruit from craft stores is a reliable alternative for long-lasting disp

Why Oasis Foam Falls Apart in Rose Arrangements and How to Fix It

If your foam crumbles after two hours in a vase of 24 roses, you likely used soft-stem foam or didn’t secure it properly. Fixes Use firm Oasis foam (for woody stems). Foam should reach the container base in one piece.

Silk Flower Tower Arrangements: Flower Choices and Realism Tips

For a 20″ tower vase in silver, purple, and white using silk flowers, keep it simple: three large calla lilies with bright fillers in some vases, roses in others. Silk callas vary widely in realism—shop around at hobby s

Designing a Grouped Centerpiece: Heights, Containers, and Flower Choices

For a rehearsal dinner grouping with cylinders, a small arrangement, and a candy bowl, keep shapes uniform (all cylinders or all squares) for a modern look. Stagger heights for balance—tallest around 12″ for intimate din

Keeping Submerged Flowers from Floating in Centerpieces

Only waxy-petaled flowers (orchids, gardenias) hold up well fully submerged. Tulips are iffy; roses do okay. To anchor stems at the bottom of a water-filled vase: Use a Pin Holder (Frog) Attach a pin holder to the vase

How Many Mini Calla Lilies and Hydrangea Stems for a 3.5-Inch Square Vase?

For a 3.5-inch square vase opening, one jumbo hydrangea stem is usually sufficient—white varieties are currently very full with long laterals that can be cut individually to fill space. Mini Calla Lilies Use 15–20 stems

Safe Transport of Floral Arrangements in a Minivan

Getting finished arrangements to an event without smashing flowers is a common challenge. Here are two low-cost, effective methods. Method 1: Florist Carrier Purchase a florist carrier (available in many sizes) designed

Estimating Flower Quantities for Small Vase Centerpieces

For 14 centerpieces in 7.5-inch vases with 3.25-inch openings, the number of carnations or roses depends on your desired fullness and budget. Practical Advice Visit a wholesale market to see current prices and availabi