Flower Care Guide

Preserving Hawaii's Natural Beauty:

Your Hawaiian flowers are hand-picked and shipped fresh from the islands. With proper care, you can enjoy their beauty and fragrance for days after arrival.

  • Lei and Haku Lei

    Upon Arrival:

    • Remove lei carefully from packaging
    • Mist lightly with cool water
    • Store immediately in refrigerator (not freezer)

    Daily Care:

    • Keep refrigerated when not wearing
    • Mist lightly with water 2-3 times daily
    • Handle gently to preserve delicate blooms

    Wearing Your Lei:

    • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before wearing
    • Drape gently around neck or wear haku on head
    • Return to refrigerator promptly after use

    Lifespan:

    • Fragrant lei (plumeria, pikake, tuberose): 2-3 days with proper care
    • Non-fragrant lei (orchids): 3-5 days with proper care
    • Green foliage lei (maile, ti): 5-7 days with proper care

  • Tropical Bouquets

    Upon Arrival:

    • Remove lei carefully from packaging
    • Mist lightly with cool water
    • Store immediately in refrigerator (not freezer)

    Daily Care:

    • Keep refrigerated when not wearing
    • Mist lightly with water 2-3 times daily
    • Handle gently to preserve delicate blooms

    Wearing Your Lei:

    • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before wearing
    • Drape gently around neck or wear haku on head
    • Return to refrigerator promptly after use

    Lifespan:

    • Fragrant lei (plumeria, pikake, tuberose): 2-3 days with proper care
    • Non-fragrant lei (orchids): 3-5 days with proper care
    • Green foliage lei (maile, ti): 5-7 days with proper care

  • Loose Blooms

    Upon Arrival:

    • Remove blooms from packaging
    • Cut stems at angle immediately
    • Place in cool water with preservative

    Creative Uses:

    • Float in bowls for centerpieces
    • Scatter on tables for decoration
    • Fill flower girl baskets
    • Create your own mini lei arrangements

    Storage Tips

    • Temperature: 36-40°F (refrigerator temperature)
    • Humidity: Mist regularly to maintain moisture
    • Never freeze flowers
    • Keep away from fruits (ethylene gas causes wilting)

Questions About Care?

Each order includes care instructions and preservative. For additional support, contact customercare@mauigoose.com.