| Different varieties of flowers have different levels of sensitivity
to ethylene, ranging from very high sensitivity to no sensitivity. Most commercially
grown ethylene sensitive flowers are treated at harvest to reduce their sensitivity to
ethylene. Ethylene can cause rapid wilting, color
fading, blossom drop, bloom shattering, and the early death of cut flowers. While
ethylene is always present in the atmosphere, it is important to be aware of and remove
your cut flowers from sources of high levels of ethylene. Always remove old and
wilting flowers from arrangements. Keep vases and storage buckets clean and free of
decaying plant material and bacteria. Change vase water every third and and use a
commercial floral preservative / food. Keep floral arrangements away from ripening
fruit, vegetables and tobacco smoke.
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