SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
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About the Birds of Paradise Tropical Flower
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Recommended Delivery Date: 3 days before your event
Average Bloom Size: Average bloom size is 3 to 6 inches in length
Average Stem Length: Average of 36 inches
Symbolism: Birds of Paradise represent Joyfulness and paradise itself
- If your event is Saturday suggested delivery day is Wednesday.
- Birds of Paradise are available year round.*
- Each stem features one flower.
- Birds of Paradise are shipped in one-stem bunches.
- Sometimes flowers are shipped in a closed cut stage and your birds of paradise will arrive with no orange petal blooms showing. In order to assist your birds to show their orange petals or if some of the orange petals that are showing begin to turn brown, you will need to use your thumbnail or tweezers to gently enter the spathe (or green head) and pull one of the multiple petal blooms outward so the flower will continue to bloom.
- Watch this tutorial on How To Open Your Birds Of Paradise.
- The hard, beak-like part of the flower is known as spathe, and gives the flower the appearance of a bird's head and beak since it is perpendicular to the stem. The flower emerges from the spathe. On average the flower consists of 3 orange petals and 3 purplish-blue petals.
- Expected vase life is an average of 8 to 10 days with proper care and handling.
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- Just a quick note, the exact color tones of our flowers may vary from what you see on your screen. This is because flowers are a product of Mother Nature, and monitor resolutions can vary. Rest assured, however the flowers you receive will be beautiful and fresh!
- Our flower package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions. We do our best to keep our prices as low as possible, but we may have to adjust occasionally.
Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is totally normal! They've been traveling a long way to get to you. Just follow the instructions on the flower care instructions tab on our website, and they'll perk right up in no time.
In rare circumstances, we may need to substitute a flower in your order if the requested flowers are unavailable. We will do our best to find similar flowers in color, value, and style. We will always try to reach you for confirmation; However, in some cases, we may need to ship your order without confirmation. If this happens, we will only substitute flowers of equal or higher value.
Tropical flowers are shipped directly from our farms to your doorstep. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. If your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their long journey, this is absolutely normal. Follow these simple steps to ensure your flowers have the proper care.
*Sometimes our flowers are shipped in a closed cut stage and your birds of paradise will arrive with no orange petal blooms showing. In order to assist your birds to show their orange petals or if some of the orange petals that are showing begin to turn brown, you will need to use your thumbnail or tweezers to gently enter the spathe (green head) and pull one of the multiple petal blooms outward so the flowers will continue to bloom*
- When your boxes arrive, it is important that you get your flowers in water as quickly as possible. Open your boxes and remove any protective packaging, such as foam or paper.
- Inspect your flowers.*
- Gather buckets or containers to hold the flowers. Ensure your buckets or containers are very clean. We recommend rinsing them with warm water to ensure your flowers stay as healthy as possible.
- Fill the containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. If flower food is available, follow the package directions for adding it to the water.
- Cut away any straps securing the flowers to the box and remove your flowers. Remove any rubber bands or plastic sleeves securing flower bunches together.
- Trim any foliage that would be below the waterline. You may also want to trim more of the foliage; the less foliage, the more water gets the the bloom.
- Using sharp flower shears or scissors, cut stems diagonally under cool, running water. Cut about an inch off of each stem.
- Immediately after cutting the stem, place the flower in the prepared water.
- Continue this process until all of your flowers are in water. Do not overcrowd your containers.
- Store your flowers indoors. Optimal storage temperature for tropical flowers is between 55°F to 75°F. This is very important for tropical flowers. Do not refrigerate your tropical flowers. Refrigeration will damage the blooms. Keep them away from direct sunlight, drafts, and excessive heat as well.
- Let your flowers hydrate before arranging them. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate, flowers may take up to 12 hours to properly hydrate. Periodically check the water level. Tropical flowers drink a lot of water when they first arrive, so it will likely need to be refilled.
- Change the water for your flowers ever 24-48 hours to ensure they stay healthy and happy. Re-cut the stems when giving them fresh water.
*If upon first inspection, you foresee a problem with your flowers, do not proceed processing your order. Leave the flowers intact in the box and call us immediately at 1-877-50 ROSES (507-6737)
Customer Reviews
Absolutely LOVED this flower! It was the perfect funky pop of color that we wanted at our small outdoor wedding.
Make sure you read the instructions as they came closed and required manipulation to open even after three days. They were beautiful and made a great hit at my moms 50th birthday.
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing our Birds of Paradise Tropical Flower for your mom's 50th birthday celebration. We're delighted to hear that the flowers were beautiful and made a great hit at the event!
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the closed blooms. Birds of Paradise can indeed require some manipulation to open fully. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to include clearer instructions on how to encourage these stunning flowers to bloom to their full potential.
Additionally, we're glad you also ordered our Lush Green Amazon DIY Greenery Kit and Orange Crush Ranunculus. We hope they added a special touch to your arrangements.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at 1-877-50-ROSES or visit our help center.
