Ranunculus SOS! Fixing common mistakes before it’s too late is your best bet when you want your Ranunculus flowers to last longer and maintain their beauty. Chrysal and Floraprima have paired to share their best tips to keep 'em perky and help you master their care like a pro. Follow these secrets to have these ruffled wonders around for longer.
Fluff Up Your Florals - Ranunculus Tips by Chrysal and Floraprima That’ll Change Your Game
Ranunculus flowers have an undeniable poise—airy layers of petals that seem almost too perfect to be real. These tips are ideal to help you keep your Ranunculus fresh and glowing for days. With the right care and ideal conditions, your flowers will maintain their beauty just as they did on day one. Ready to give your ranunculus the glow-up they deserve?
Video and Ranunculus flowers by Floraprima
Chrysal's Care Tips for Growers
For growers, ensuring high-quality Ranunculus starts with the right post-harvest treatments. Hydration is key to maximizing vase life, and using Chrysal BVB and/or Chrysal RVB Clear Intensive can significantly enhance water absorption. This product stimulates water uptake, thus preventing 'bent neck,' a common issue with flowers. It also lowers the pH of the water, maintains flower quality, and prolongs vase life. This treatment mixes clearly in water without leaving residue, reducing the risk of leaf scorching or drop, allowing for a longer treatment time.
Chrysal BVB is another effective solution, especially for bulb flowers. It improves bud opening, maintains the quality of flowers and leaves, and prevents leaf yellowing. By using Chrysal BVB post-harvest, growers can make sure that their Ranunculi open fully, have firm, green leaves, and exhibit a significantly prolonged vase life.
Additionally, incorporating Chrysal CVBN can further extend the vase life by minimizing bacterial growth and ensuring optimal hydration.
The Ranunculus Rescue Plan for Florists
Florists can maximize the beauty and vase life of Ranunculus by following a few essential steps. Start by thoroughly cleaning all buckets, vases, and tools with Chrysal Professional Cleaner to eliminate bacterial growth and ensure a sanitary workspace. Once the flowers arrive, use Chrysal Professional 2 to condition them. This solution provides the flowers with essential nutrients while slowing premature blooming, allowing for better inventory management.
Ranunculus stems are naturally hollow and can be prone to bending. To prevent this, store them upright in clean water and avoid overcrowding, which can lead to bruising. When selling Ranunculus, offer customers Chrysal flower food, which significantly extends vase life and enhances bloom performance.
Floraprima’s Best Post-Harvest Care Suggestions for Ranunculus Flowers
Floraprima believes in delivering only the highest quality Ranunculus and making sure their longevity requires expert care. Their post-harvest care tips are designed to help both florists and consumers maintain the premium beauty of these tender flowers. Here’s how you can give your Ranunculus the best treatment, keeping them fresh and stunning.
For Florists:
- First thing's first: hydration! Upon arrival, it’s essential to rehydrate ranunculus stems in clean water mixed with Chrysal to boost their longevity and freshness. Fresh flowers need hydration to thrive, and this is step one in ensuring they last.
- Cut the stems straight. Ranunculus flowers have hollow stems, so it’s crucial to cut them straight across. This prevents air blockages that can hinder water absorption, helping to maintain the flower's structure.
- Use fresh flower food. Add Chrysal to your water buckets to keep the water clean and extend the flowers' vase life. Flower food nourishes the stems, providing the ranunculus with the necessary nutrients to stay healthy.
- Store Ranunculus in cool ambiances with temperatures between 2-5°C before arranging them. Avoid placing them in direct airflow, as it can lead to dehydration and premature wilting.
For Consumers:
- Always start with a clean vase filled with fresh water and a floral preservative like Chrysal. This ensures the flowers have the nourishment they need to stay fresh longer.
- Every two days, trim about 1 cm off the stems straight across. This prevents dehydration and helps the flowers absorb more water, keeping them hydrated and happy.
- Make sure to change the water every 2-3 days. This helps keep bacteria at bay, which can negatively impact the freshness of your ranunculus.
- Ranunculus are phototropic, meaning they grow towards the light. To ensure they grow evenly and maintain a balanced display, rotate the vase every so often so all sides of the flowers are exposed to the light.
With these easy-to-follow care guidelines by Chrysal, your Floraprima Ranunculus will stay fresh, colorful, and last longer, making them a preferred pick for florists and flower lovers.
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