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Adilen Brotons left a comment for MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana

Oct 26, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana commented on the blog post 'Tropical Flowers: handling and caring'

"Maybe I will try Grower Direct. Must be that local wholesalers are selling them already a few days [weeks?] old. Thank you for the tip ;-))"

Aug 19, 2009

A Pleasant Grove Florist commented on the blog post 'Tropical Flowers: handling and caring'

"How warm is it in your shop? we get around 100 here in Texas and we keep the shop at 72, so they hold for us about 7 - 10 days normally. If I get them from the local warehouse, they last 1 week, if I get them from FTD/Teleflora or Grower Direct,…"

Aug 17, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana left a comment for Amanda

"Welcome from Mia Bella. Florist located in Puerto Rico at your service! Nanette Zambrana http://www.miabellabaskets.com"

Aug 7, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana left a comment for Flowers by Snellings

"Welcome from Mia Bella. Florist Designer located in Puerto Rico! Nanette Zambrana http://www.miabellabaskets.com"

Aug 7, 2009

A Pleasant Grove Florist left a comment for MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana

"welcome, we are always happy to share information :)"

Aug 7, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana left a comment for A Pleasant Grove Florist

"Thanks for the tip regarding Orquid Food!"

Aug 7, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana commented on the blog post 'Tropical Flowers: handling and caring'

"I have tried to leave orquids out of the cooler but they will not hold up too long, they wilt very fast. Maybe because here in Puerto Rico we can have temps running up to 105F during summers. My cooler is at 40 degrees constantly. I will try your…"

Aug 7, 2009

A Pleasant Grove Florist commented on the blog post 'Tropical Flowers: handling and caring'

"We do not place orchids in the cooler either, we have found that it is to cold unless you have then in a box covered with shredded paper. We keep them laying down on a flat surface, but you have to make sure that the water tubes are filled with…"

Aug 7, 2009

MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana posted a blog post

Tropical Flowers: handling and caring

I have been asked continously about how to handle and prepare tropical flowers before arranging. The BIGGEST AND WORST mistake made by many florists is they tend to place the tropical flowers in the cooler. BIG NO-NO!! Tropical flowers such as: bird of paradise, varieties of gingers, heliconias, anthuriums are NEVER to be placed in the florist coolers. All you need to do is prepare the bucket with the water and food, cut the stems as you would any flower and place in the bucket. Leave them at…See More

Aug 7, 2009

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MIA BELLA by Nanette Zambrana commented on the blog post 'Now You Can Tweet Here!'

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Aug 7, 2009

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Jul 26, 2009

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