How to Care for Your LUXE Macon Flowers
Keep your luxury arrangements looking beautiful longer with these expert care tips from BJ Shepherd.
Immediate Care Upon Arrival
- Unpack Immediately: Remove flowers from packaging as soon as possible
- Fresh Water: Fill a clean vase with lukewarm water
- Trim Stems: Cut stems at a 45-degree angle under running water
- Remove Lower Leaves: Strip any foliage that would sit below the waterline
Daily Maintenance
Water Care
- Change water every 2-3 days
- Use lukewarm water (not cold or hot)
- Add flower food if provided
- Clean the vase thoroughly each time
Stem Care
- Trim stems by 1/2 inch every few days
- Always cut at an angle under running water
- Use sharp, clean scissors or floral shears
- Remove any wilted blooms or yellowing leaves
Optimal Environment
- Temperature: Keep in cool area (65-70°F ideal)
- Light: Bright, indirect sunlight
- Air Flow: Avoid direct heat, air conditioning vents, and drafts
- Humidity: Mist petals lightly if air is very dry
Specific Flower Care
Roses
- Remove guard petals (outer petals that may look damaged)
- Mist petals lightly in dry conditions
- Expected lifespan: 5-7 days with proper care
Lilies
- Remove pollen-heavy stamens to prevent staining
- Handle carefully as petals bruise easily
- Expected lifespan: 7-10 days with proper care
Mixed Arrangements
- Remove individual flowers as they fade
- Rearrange remaining blooms for continued beauty
- Some flowers may last longer than others
Extending Flower Life
- Aspirin Trick: Add 1 crushed aspirin to water
- Sugar Solution: 1 tsp sugar + 1 tsp bleach per quart of water
- Refrigerate Overnight: Place arrangements in refrigerator overnight to extend life
When to Call LUXE Macon
If your flowers don't meet our quality standards or last as expected, please call us at (478) 501-2867 within 24 hours of delivery. We stand behind every arrangement and want you to be completely satisfied.
LUXE Macon – where every arrangement is effortlessly elegant, excessively extra.