Most of the species are not available year-round.
Heliconias have blooming periods of 4-5 months.
Vase life
: 7-15 days.
Can be stored
in their boxes for up to 5 days. After that period, you must unpack them for
display. Never refrigerate below 55F. If submerging(flower) blooms, drain water
from open sheaths. Broken or bruised tips can be trimmed if necessary. Flowers
wich appear between bracts should be removed before use.
TROPICAL FOLIAGE
Vase life : 15-30 days
Can be stored
in their boxes for up to 10 days. After unpacking, stems should be cut 1"- 2"
from the bottom and placed in water at room temperature. Flowers that appear
limp or dry as a result of transportation delays or exposure to excessive heat
or cold should be completely submerged in water of room temperature for 20-30
minutes before storing or displaying them.
TEMPERATURE
Tropical flowers
and foliage come from warm, humid climates and cannot tolerate cold temperatures
for extended periods. Ideal storage temperature is 55oF with exposure to temperatures
as low as 45oF tolerable for periods of only 4-6 hours. The flower most sensitive
to the cold is the heliconia.
HUMIDITY
The ideal level of humidity
is 90-95%. Occasional misting should be done daily to maintain this level.
Flores
tropicales 
Wholesale
fresh cut Flowers - Roses
HELICONIA :
TROPICAL FOLIAGE
TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY