Q: What is the best way to take care of a flower arrangement?
A: Please see our CARING FOR YOUR HANAFLOWERS section as we have detailed description of caring for the various tropicals offered at hanaflowers. FYI - For all types of arrangements: Keep flowers off of televisions, appliances and heating/cooling units. Keep them away from hot or cold drafts, such as vents, and out of direct sun.

Q: What is wrong with the water in a vase when it turns yellow and cloudy?
A: This is a natural sign that bacteria is growing in the water. However, bacteria can clog stems and shorten the vase life of the flowers, so keep the water clear at all times to ensure longevity of your blooms. If your water starts to turn cloudy, immediately empty the vase and add fresh water. Re-cut the stems and replace them in the vase of fresh water.

Q: Since flowers like sunshine, should I put my arrangement in the sun when I get it?
A: No. Growing flowers like sunshine because they require it for maturation. But cut flowers will fade much faster if exposed to heat and direct sunlight. To keep flowers fresh longer, keep them in a location away from sun and drafts.

Q: Can I revive a wilted tropical flower?
A: Usually yes. Fill a sink with room temperature water. Lay the flowers horizontally in the water bath and cut the stem (about 1") under the water. Leave the flowers in the bath for about 10-15 minutes. This can work wonders in many instances.

Q: When I am ordering flowers for a funeral, how do I know what is appropriate?
A: Having knowledge of what the family has ordered or of other tributes being sent can be helpful, and we can create something for you that will be a nice complement to the other flowers.

Q: Is it okay to send flowers to the family's home? If so, how long after?
A: Yes. This is a wonderful way to express your sympathy and is a common trend. Some people choose to send flowers to the home immediately while others prefer to wait a week or longer. There are no rules. In the weeks after the service, this gesture can be a very comforting reminder during the grieving process that friends haven't forgotten.

Q: Your flowers are sent in boxes. Can the funeral home accept?
A: Yes. Our experience is that funeral homes have an abundance of all-size vases and a special room in their facility for taking care of all the flowers they receive on a daily basis.

Q: Where did the tradition of sending funeral flowers come from anyway?
A: Flowers have always played an important role in burial traditions because of their soothing qualities. In ancient cultures, floral and herb essences were used to anoint the bodies of the deceased and aromatic flowers and greens were displayed.

Q: When ordering wedding flowers, how far in advance should I contact the you?
A: Wedding flowers are one of the most important aspects of this special day. They set the mood and tone for the event and will be remembered long after. It is important to contact us well in advance to begin preliminary planning. Depending how elaborate of an event, then three to six months to a year, prior is not too soon.

Q: Will you work within my wedding flower budget?
A: Yes. Have as much information as possible about your budget on the initial consultation so we understand what to recommend. By taking your budget into consideration from the very beginning of the planning process, we can give you the best advice on how to order hawaiian tropicals, leis, wreaths etc... for maximum effect and what types of flowers will be the best value to achieve your desired look.

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