Pompons, A Fall Classic

September 29, 2023 FloraLife

Autumn is truly a magical season full of turning leaves, apple harvests, and everything pumpkin spice. And there is no flower more associated with fall than the chrysanthemum!

Homemade Remedies Are No Substitute for Flower Food

In actuality these home remedies are quite ineffective because none of them contain all the necessary ingredients to feed and nourish the stems. Only formulated commercial flower foods contain all the correct ingredients in the right proportions to enable flowers to last longer.

Spray Roses: The Epitome of Versatility

August 10, 2023 FloraLife

Their diminutive size not only makes them ideal for corsages and wedding bouquets, but their sheer number per stem allows them to be a perfect focal flower in large arrangements too. Add to this the vast color assortment they are available in, from soft pastels to vibrant reds, oranges and purples, and you are bound to find the perfect spray rose for your aesthetic.

Long-Term Storage of Cut Roses

August 4, 2023 FloraLife

Successful storage of cut roses for a long duration without compromising the postharvest quality is of commercial importance for several reasons.  It will allow growers and bouquet makers to maintain “safely stocks” of harvested flowers during peak seasons.   It will also allow shipping flowers in sea containers as it takes several weeks of transport from growing regions to consumers. 

FloraLife Moves to Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Material Containers for its Product Lines

July 14, 2023 FloraLife

FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, and worldwide leader in providing solutions throughout the flower journey from farm to vase, has announced that it is moving toward post-consumer recycled (PCR) material containers. The containers included in the changeover are 5-, 10- and 20-liter containers across all product lines, with other sizes to follow.