Want to know the secret to long lasting flowers & gifts ? We are here to share some simple tips & tricks for you to care & enjoy your flowers & gifts the way you should. Once you have received a gift from Eska Creative Gifting, here is how :
Flower Bouquet
With a little care and attention, your fresh flower arrangements can bring you joy for days to come. Here are some flower care tips :
- Strip your hand bouquet naked. Yeap, that’s right ! Undress the ribbons, wrappers and cotton underneath.
- Use a clean vase and fill it up with fresh, cold water.
- Add flower food to the water as it will help you to keep your flowers hydrated and healthy. This step is optional.
- Cut the stems at an angle. This will increase the surface area of the stems, allowing them to absorb more water.
- Remove any leaves below the waterline and place them all into the vase.
- Change the water every 2 to 3 days to prevent bacteria from growing in the water.
- Be sure to place it in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight and heat.
By following these tips, you can help to keep your hand bouquet looking fresh and beautiful for longer.
Flower Box & Vase
Be it in a box or a vase, it is a beautiful way to showcase your flowers.
- Place them in a cool and shaded area. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Add water daily by pouring it down the middle of the box / vase into the base.
- Remove any wilting petals from the flowers.
- Mist the flowers daily with clean tap water.
Opening Flower Stands
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- Have your stand placed next to your shop entrance, it will definitely attract more potential customers.
- Remove any wilting petals from the flowers.
- Mist the flowers daily with clean water.
Condolence Flower Stands
Sending flower wreaths to the funeral is a way of showing respect & remembrance to the deceased.
- Remove any wilting petals
- Mist the flowers daily with clean water.
- May remove the flowers from the stand to be placed into a vase for your home.
- You may choose to repurpose the flowers by giving them out to friends and family who visited the deceased one.
- Leave the funeral flowers at the grave or the funeral service may discard the flowers.
Phalaenopsis Potted Orchids
With proper care, your Phalaenopsis Orchid can thrive for many months.
- Water your orchid ideally once weekly. When the soil is dry to the touch, water thoroughly until it the soil mix feels damp and soft. Do not over-water your orchid.
- Phalaenopsis orchids prefer bright and places with indirect sunlight.
- It is also optional to fertilize your orchid every 2 weeks.
- Do not touch the orchid petals, they are pretty sensitive !
Fruits Gift Baskets
Premium Fruit Basket & Boxes is the best universal gift for any occasion.
- Extreme heat may cause your fruits to ripen too fast or spoil, we suggest you to store your fruits in a refrigerator.
- Best to consume your fruits fresh too! Wash your fruits before eating them to remove any dirt or bacteria.
Here are some additional tips for specific fruits :
- Apples / Orange / Pears : Store in the fridge, they will last for up to 2 weeks.
- Bananas : Store in room temperature until they turn yellow and are ripe to eat.
- Fresh Grapes / Plums : Store in the fridge, they will last for up to 1 week.
- Strawberry / Blueberry : Store in the fridge, they last for up to 3-4 days only.
- Pineapple / Melon : Store in room temperature or fridge, will last for up to 1-2 weeks.
Cakes & Chocolates
By following these tips, you can help to keep your cakes / chocolates fresh and flavourful.
- Refrigerate them once you’ve received them! Because most of them contain frostings and fillings containing dairy products.
- Best way to consume the sweets would be in your stomach, on the same day you receive them.
- Have leftovers and unable to finish? Keep them in airtight containers in the fridge.
Food / Festive Hamper
Great ! So you’ve received a food hamper from Eska Creative Gifting.
- Your food hamper may come with different unique items from chocolates, snacks, biscuits, drinks etc.
- Remove the plastic shrink wrap from your food hamper and remove the products. Do read the labels on them and store them accordingly.
- Consume them before the expiry date labelled.