Inside the packaging, there is an oasis - a florist sponge that provides moisture to the cut plants and also serves as a framework for the composition. Since the oasis absorbs water, it is wrapped in polyethylene before being placed in the box. This prevents the cardboard from getting soggy. Due to the oasis's antibacterial treatment, harmful microorganisms do not multiply inside it, so flowers in boxes last longer than those in vases.
Many customers choose a floral case for its unusual design, but it's not just about aesthetics. The well-thought-out moisture system for the flora makes the boxed option highly practical - such compositions are convenient to give during dinner at a restaurant or at a workplace celebration. They do not require a vase to stay fresh. For the same reason, flowers in a box withstand transportation perfectly. A floral gift will delight with its beauty for up to 14 days, but only if you know how to care for the bouquet in a cardboard box.
Moisture should not reach inside the flower buds, so you need to be careful - gently spread the flowers in several places to make it easier to moisten the oasis.
If the box is of medium size, then for a single watering, 150-200 ml will be sufficient.
Even small water droplets are harmful to delicate inflorescences - brown spots will appear on the petals, and the flowers will quickly wilt.
Florists recommend wiping the foliage with a damp cloth.
Flowers prefer cool environments, so the room should not be too warm, otherwise, the bouquet will turn into a dried flower arrangement the very next day. Accordingly, placing it near heating appliances is prohibited. Also, don't forget that direct sunlight is the number one enemy for flower buds.
If one flower starts to wilt, you cannot let this process go unchecked.
How do florists advise caring for a bouquet in a box? The sooner you remove the drooping bloom, the better. Otherwise, rotting processes will spread to the rest of the flora, and the entire arrangement will perish.
It's not only potted plants that need feeding. Special solutions named Chrysal are available for cut flowers, which make caring for a bouquet in a cardboard box easier and prolong the life of the flowers by at least 2-3 days.
The key is not to add too much to avoid harming the buds.