Tips for Longer Lasting Flowering Houseplants

When you buy a flowering plant for your house like a Phalaenopsis Orchid or Bromeliad don’t you want it to last as long as possible? Are you paying attention to:

• Where you are buying that houseplant?
• Where will the plant sit when you bring it home or at the office?

Three things will shorten the length of time that you’ll be able to enjoy the flowers on your houseplants.

• Bloom age
• Ethylene
• Heat

Those are the quick tips learn more ways on making house plant flowers last longer and enjoy those orchids and bromeliads longer!

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