The whole plant is toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate skin.
Light
Out of direct sun
Water
Shallow water, changed every 2 days
Temperature
5-18°C; cooler lasts longer
Preservative
Flower food is fine
Do this when you get home
- Cut the stems on a slant, 2 cm. 5-8 cm of water is enough.
- Anemones open by day and close at night, and the heads turn toward the light. That's normal.
Day to day
- Change the water every 2 days, and trim a little off the stems
- Keep them somewhere cool. In a heated room they're gone in two or three days.
What the colors mean
- Red anemoneBeing loved, warmth
- White anemoneSincerity, expectation
- Purple anemoneTrust, waiting
* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.
Common questions
The flower stays closed and won't open?
It's too dim or too cold. Move it somewhere brighter and use slightly warmer water.