Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
Change the water every 2 days
Temperature
15-25°C
Preservative
Flower food is fine
Do this when you get home
- Cut the stems on a slant, 2-3 cm, and strip leaves that would sit underwater
- Use a clean vase and clean water
- Leave the small buds on. They'll open over the next few days.
Day to day
- The petals hate water. Don't spray the flowers.
- Change the water about every two days, and recut the stems
- Pinch off spent blooms so the buds behind them open better
What the colors mean
- White lisianthusA love that stays true
- Pink lisianthusA clear heart, gentleness
- Purple lisianthusQuiet charm, elegance
- Green lisianthusSomething fresh, calm
* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.
Common questions
Water spots on the petals?
Usually from spraying or bruising. Lisianthus petals are very thin. Be gentle when you change the water.