Processing: Remove foliage below water level. Re-cut stems.

Pretreatment: If the Bouvardia have not been treated with an anti-ethylene product, treat them as soon as possible with EthylBloc^™. Or if Bouvardia have been treated with an anti-ethylene product, use HydraFlor^® 100 to promote water uptake and hydration. This treatment will help increase bud opening and decrease flower wilting. It also keeps flower stems free flowing.

Holding Solution: Use fresh flower food at the recommended rate: Use Flower Food 300, 200, Clear 200, or Clear ULTRA 200 storage and transport treatments, or depending on water test results, Special Blend 300 for Hard Water or for Pure Water.
Hold flowers at room temperature for 1 - 2 hours (2 - 4 hours if flowers are limp or exhibiting bent neck) prior to storage in cooler or designing. As a finishing touch to any floral design, spray Finishing Touch hydration and protection spray over entire project.

Storage: Place Bouvardia in a 45 - 55˚ F cooler with 80 - 90% humidity. Bouvardia are chill sensitive.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Flowers and leaves are limp

Can be due to extended period out of water, exposure to extreme temperatures, or low relative humidity. Bouvardia are in general very wilt sensitive, hydration solutions will be very beneficial. Process immediately upon arrival; make sure all stems are recut under water, use one of Floralife’s Fresh Flower Foods and store under proper refrigeration (45 - 55˚ F and 80 - 90% relative humidity).