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Cotton

Cotton

Cotton stems

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonFall–winter
Cut flowersDried stems keep a long time

Meaning

Cherish the people around you, warmth

A natural dried branch. The white bolls are soft and feel warm.

Cotton seed isn't edible. Don't let pets chew on it.

Light

Somewhere dry and airy

Water

No water

Temperature

Room temperature

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cotton stems are dried. Put them in an empty vase. Don't add water.

Day to day

  • Keep them somewhere dry. Damp makes them mold.
  • If they get dusty, blow them gently with a hair dryer on cool

Common questions

Can they get wet?

No. Water makes the cotton collapse and mold.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.