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Easy care instructions for your Plant

General Care TipsAlways slowly water your plant over a sink to avoid water damage, especially if the pot has drainage holes, and allow water to drain before returning to decorative container

Keep plant away from drafts, excessive heat or cold, and–unless required direct sunlight

Check water levels regularly, as directed

Be careful not to overwater

Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests

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RosesRoses have been mentioned in the earliest recordedhistoric writings from throughout Europe and Asia.Our fresh rose plants arrive either blooming or inbud form ready to bloom, and are available in avariety of stunning bloom colors.

Water Rose plants need constant moisturebut the soil should never be soggy. Do not allowplant to sit in water. Remove the plant from thedecorative container each time you water to allowfor drainage. Slowly add water until it runs out thedrainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Bright light is best indoors. In the garden, full sun. Rose plants need an abundance of light to form new buds. After the buds havebloomed, we suggest you take your plant outdoors, if there’s no risk of freezing, and plant it in your yard; if that's not possible, transplant it to a larger container to keep inside.

Table of Contents

Roses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Gardenias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Hydrangea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Dish Gardens & Azaleas . . . . .6

Calla Lilies &Gerbera Daisies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Peace Plant & Green Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Money Tree& Bonsai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Blooming Plants . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Orchids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SeasonalHoliday Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cut Evergreens . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

General Care Instructions . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Congratulations! You've just received a gorgeous fresh plant from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®! Your plant has come along way and will need to be watered and shownlove and care to survive and thrive.

Throughout this handy booklet, we've included simple plant care instructions and growing tips from our experts on roses, gardenias, mums, orchids and our most popular plant gifts. Follow these tips to ensure your plant remainshealthy and vibrant, whether displayed in its container or replanted outdoors.

Enjoy your beautiful new plant!

Does your plant seem severely dehydrated with limpfoliage and flowers? Here’s a bonus tip from ourexperts: Take the plant out of the decorative pot andsubmerge in water, just above the soil. Let it sit until the air bubbles stop. Within 24 hours, your plant will be back to its beautiful self!

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HydrangeaThe hydrangea gets its name from the Greekhydro, meaning water and angeion, meaning vessel or jug. "Water vessel" refers to the shapeof the flower's fruit after it has bloomed. Thehydrangea is available in a variety of colors.

Water Check water level daily as they takeup water quickly. Keep soil moist at all times;slowly add water until it runs out of the drainageholes at the bottom of the pot. Always removethe plant from the decorative container eachtime you water to allow for drainage. Do notallow plant to sit in water for extended periods of time. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Hydrangeas prefer medium lightindoors, but in the yard they prefer morning sun and afternoon shade.

Care Tip Your hydrangea plant may arrivewith a "support system" of stakes. Do not remove them, as they are used to support the heavyblooms on this hearty plant.

GardeniasPrized by florists and gardeners for its creamy-whiteblooms and glossy green leaves, and by perfume makersfor its rich fragrance, the exotic gardenia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and southernAsia. Your gardenia plant will arrive either blooming or in bud form, ready to bloom.

Water Keep the soil evenly moist but neversoggy. Never allow the soil to dry out completely.Remove the plant from the decorative container each time you water to allow for drainage. Slowly add water until it runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light The gardenia needs very bright light for bestflower and foliage growth. A location receiving brightindirect light or lightly filtered sunlight is best. If this isnot possible, give it the brightest location you can and supplement the natural light with fluorescent lighting.

Care Tip It's natural for gardenia flowers to turn yellow; removal of these blooms will encourage additional growth.

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Dish GardensThe dish garden art form originated in China over 13centuries ago, influenced by the Buddhists' love fornature. These miniature landscapes may also be calledfoliage gardens, European gardens or cactus gardens,depending on plant content.

Water Keep soil constantly moist, but notsoggy. Do not allow plant to sit in water for extendedperiods of time. Be sure to protect the surface onwhich your plant rests.

Light Best in bright, indirect light or direct sun.

AzaleasThe azalea boasts a captivating history, from species inJapan that are hundreds of years old to the 10,000 varietiesregistered around the world. Our azaleas arrive in variousshades, either blooming or in bud form, ready to bloom.

Water Keep moist at all times. Drench thoroughlybut do not allow plant to sit in water for extended periods of time. Azaleas like humidity so mist it withwater periodically. Remove the plant from the decorativecontainer each time you water to allow for drainage.Slowly add water until it runs out the drainage holes atthe bottom of the pot. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Medium light; avoid full sun except when in a cool climate.

Gerbera DaisiesOriginally discovered in South Africa, the popular Gerbera (pronounced JUR-bra)daisy is named after Traugott Gerber, aGerman naturalist. Available in a variety of bloom colors.

Calla LiliesA brilliant and elegant flower, it’s easyto understand why ancient Romanschose to display Calla lilies to mark theend of a bitter winter. One of nature’smost spectacular blooms, it’s availablein a variety of bloom colors.

Care Instructions for Gerbera Daisies & Calla Lilies

Water Keep soil constantly moist at all times. Remove the plant from the decorativecontainer each time you water to allow for drainage. Slowly add water until it runs out thedrainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Do not allow plant to sit in water for extended periods of time. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

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Peace Plant (Spath)The lush Spathiphyllum (pronounced spey-thuh-fil-uhm) gets its name from the Greek spathi,meaning sword. This refers to the plant’s striking sword-like green leaves, which yield beautifulwhite flowers in full bloom.

Water Soil should be kept moist but never soggy. Allow the soil to dry out slightlybetween waterings, but excessive drying can make the plant wilt and cause yellowing of the leaves.Remove the plant from the decorative container each time you water to allow for drainage. Slowlyadd water until it runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Do not allow plant to sitin water for extended periods of time. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Thrives in bright filtered light, but will survive in low interior light.

Green PlantsStudies have shown that green plants provide such health benefits as making the air cleaner and creating good energy with their warmth and beauty.

Water Soil should be kept evenly moist with only the top surface of the soil dryingbetween watering, but never allow the soil to dry out completely. Slowly add water thoroughlyuntil it flows out the drain holes. To prevent the soil from becoming soggy, pour out any excesswater that collects in the plastic after watering. Do not allow plant to sit in water for extendedperiods of time. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Bright indirect light.

Money TreeAccording to Feng Shui, placing a money treeplant near places where money is kept or desiredwill bring prosperity and wealth. In Asian cultures, where the braided money tree plant ishighly popular, it's referred to as "Bringer ofGood Fortune," particularly when given as a gift.

BonsaiBonsai, “a plant or tree grown in a pot,” has been an Asian art form for nearly 2,000 years. The shape, style and color ofboth the plant and container perfectly harmonize to give the impression of amature tree in miniature form.

Care Instructions for Money Tree & Bonsai

Water Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, never allowing it to dry out completely.Submerge the entire planter under water or right to the edge so the soil is not disturbed. Do thisuntil the air bubbles have stopped, or for 15 minutes, depending on the density of the soil. Allowthe plant to drain for up to one hour. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

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Blooming Plants - General Care The same general care instructions may be followed for all the blooming plants featured here, including Persian Violet, African Violet, Hibiscus, Mum (short forChrysanthemum), and Mini Plants. Bloom colors may vary and may arrive in bud form, ready to bloom.

Water The soil should be kept moist but never soggy. Allow the soil to dry outslightly between waterings. Remove the plant from the decorative container each timeyou water to allow for drainage. Slowly add water until it runs out the drainage holes atthe bottom of the pot. To prevent the soil from becoming soggy, pour out any excesswater that collects in the plastic after watering. Do not allow plant to sit in water forextended periods of time. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Bright indirect light.

Care Tip Violets: Once you find a place for the violet, make it permanent. Violets do not like to be moved around. To keep your violet looking healthy and vibrant, avoid getting water on the leaves.

Hibiscus Persian Violet

Mum Mini Plants

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OrchidsOver the centuries, orchids have been a symbol oflove, luxury and beauty. During the Middle Ages,they were used as remedies for illnesses, as anaphrodisiac, and as a main ingredient in certainlove potions. Bloom colors on our numerous varieties of orchids may vary.

Water Orchids like humidity–mist withwater daily. Lightly water once a week, allowingthe water to drain from the drainage holes at thebottom of the grow pot. Never allow the plant tosit in water, as this may cause root rot. Be sure toprotect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Bright direct or indirect sunlight.

Care Tip The support stick that was sentwith your orchid will help it to grow, so keep itbound to the plant. Once you find a place for theorchid, make it permanent. Orchids do not like tobe moved around. Also, it is natural for an orchid'sroots to grow out of the bark or moss it's plantedin, so don’t be alarmed if this occurs.

Orchids will arrive in Bud form

BulbsFew things are as beautiful as seeing your flowering bulbs burst into color after caring forthem. The colors of our freshbulbs may vary when in fullbloom. Bulb gardens includemultiple varieties which maybloom at different times andwill arrive rooted and sprouted,ready to bloom.

Water Keep soil evenlymoist, but not soggy. Checkmoisture level daily as bulbs may take up water rapidly. Besure to protect the surface onwhich your plant rests.

Light Bright, indirect light is preferred.

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Cut EvergreensMaintaining proper moisture or water levels and keeping your evergreen decorations away from drafts,direct sunlight and excessive heat or cold will help preserve their beauty. Be sure to protect the surface on which your greenery rests.

WreathRemove from the wall and mist with water in the sinkevery other day to keep the boughs fresh and fragrant.

CenterpieceFor a centerpiece arrangement designed in floral foam,check that the floral foam is moist at all times. Alwayswater your arrangement over the sink. Never leave anylit candle unattended. Please do not place lit candleswithin reach of children or pets. Prior to lighting thecandle, be sure the arrangement is well-watered. Avoid placing in drafty areas.

TreesThis decoration is not a tree, but a tree-shaped arrangement made from cut evergreens and placed infloral foam. Immediately upon arrival, pour one quartof warm water slowly in the area at the base of theboughs. Slowly add about one cup of water each day to keep the tree moist. Always unplug tree (if arrivedwith lights) and water only at the base over a sink.

Care Tip Upon removing your evergreendecoration from the box, gently shake off any loose or dry needles.

PoinsettiaThe poinsettia plant was named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, theambassador and botanist credited with introducing this gorgeousMexican native to the United States. Bloom colors may vary.

Water Keep soil constantly moist, but not soggy, and avoid over-watering. Slowly water at the base of the plant to limit dampness on the foliage. Do not allow plant to sit in water or to dry out completely. Be sure to protect the surface on which your plant rests.

Light Bright light, avoid drafts and extreme temperatures; the sensitive foliage will yellow and drop off.

Zygo CactusThe graceful Zygo is also known as "The Christmas Cactus", for itstendency to bloom during the holidays with a brilliant display ofblossoms. Interestingly, it's not a true cactus, but is a succulent.Will arrive in bud form, ready to bloom; bloom colors may vary.

Water Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, neverallowing it to dry out completely. Slowly add water thoroughlyuntil it flows out the drain holes. Be sure to protect the surface onwhich your plant rests.

Light Full to partial sun.

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