Transcript Conditioning - Flower

Conditioning
Sachiko Smale
Stem types
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Woody stems
Semi-woody stems
Hollow stems
Soft stems
Latex stems
• Gray foliage
Woody Stems
• Roses, Mimosa, Eucalypts, Beech, Yew,
Pittosporum, etc.
Remove all the lower foliage which will be
below the level of the water
Cut the end stem on a slant.
place the stems in a bucket (with flower/
plant food)
Semi-woody stems
Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Carnations,
Leather leaf, Asparagus Fern, etc.
Remove all the lower foliage which will be
below the level of the water.
Place the stems in a bucket (with flower
food)
Special flower food is available for Lilies
Hollow stems
Delphiniums, Lupins, etc.
Hollow stems --- air-locks
• Cut the stems at an angle and remove lower
leaves as usual.
• Turn the stems upside down, and fill the hollow
stem with tepid water. Plug the stem with cotton
wool (acts as a wick)
Soft stems
• Freesia, Hellebore, Anemone
 Remove all the lower foliage which will be below
the level of the water.
 Place the stems in a bucket (with flower food)
 Deep water should be used so that the flowers
are immersed up to their necks. After a good
overnight drink, the flowers can then be
arranged.
 Shallow water
Latex / bleeding stems
• Poppies, Euphorbias, Poinsettias, Ficus
Latex can be messy, and also can be an irritant
if it comes into contact with the skin.
 Cut the stems at an angle and remove lower
leaves as usual.
 Burn the ends of the stems (pass through a
flame a few seconds to seal.)
 Place them in a bucket (with food)
Gray foliage
Senecio
Brachyglottis
Santolina
Gray foliage
• Cut the stems at an angle and remove lower
leaves as usual.
• Only stem ends are in water (with food)
If the leaves touching water they lose the colour
(turn to green)
The priority of conditioning
• Which flowers need to be conditioned?
The most expensive one first!!
Tropical flowers / Orchids/ Lilies etc
How to revive flaccid materials?
1. Re-cut the stem on a slant
2. Boiling water
e.g. Roses- place the ends of the stems in
boiling water for 1 min. Protect the heads from
the steam with paper then place them in tepid
water with food.
3. Wrapping with damp paper
e.g. Tulips
Health and Safety at work
When conditioning
• Wear PPE (personal protective
equipment)
• Put cutting tools away correctly after use.
• Don’t leave wet leaves on the floor
• Clean the workbench and the floor
immediately after conditioned
• Dispose rubbish in the correct way
Fished
Thank you !!