tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65590713180150099092024-02-18T19:15:00.152-08:00Hoogasian FlowersFlowers and more from San Francisco's Leading Florist.
Serving San Francisco for 4 GenerationsHoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-20855673210719931182021-02-10T12:30:00.001-08:002021-02-10T12:30:08.057-08:00<p> New profile Photo of Seventh Street.<br /></p>Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-28711979687216787522021-02-10T12:28:00.001-08:002021-02-10T12:28:16.730-08:00<p> Love is in the air...<br /></p>Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-55981335119112456492021-02-10T12:12:00.002-08:002021-02-10T12:12:40.663-08:00<p> Valentine's Day is Sunday. Order NOW!<br /></p>Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-8281376404618767382015-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:002015-09-19T08:00:00.733-07:00September 20th is Wife Appreciation DayWife Appreciation Day is an exciting event that gives husbands a
chance to demonstrate just how much they love and appreciate their wife.
It has been listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events since it was
first established, and has been hugely popular ever since. There are so
many things that a supportive and loving wife does for her husband, and
this is a chance for husbands to look back and remember all the big and
little things that add up to so much.<br />
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Husbands may want to order a beautiful bouquet of her favorite
flowers, and/or arrange a fabulous surprise, such as making a
reservation at her special restaurant, booking to see a spectacular
show; or taking her on a romantic mini-break. Alternatively, they may
want to get her a gift of designer perfume or a unique piece of jewelry,
both of which are always gratefully received!Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-43787347824186744222015-09-16T22:14:00.001-07:002015-09-16T22:14:28.560-07:00September 17th is Constitution Day<strong>Constitution Day</strong> falls on 17<sup>th</sup> September,
the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787.
The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise
between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention – basically to
bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central
government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand
as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of
independence within the separate states.<br />
Of course, to this day the constitution of 1787 has formed the basis
for the development and running of the USA as we know it, priding itself
on its roots in democracy, rights and the social contract. Certainly
some aspects of the constitution have been contested over the years as
attitudes change over time – key issues including slavery and women in
employment, while the core elements have remained. #HoogasianFlowersHoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-85202839624166733382015-08-06T12:26:00.000-07:002015-08-06T12:26:58.317-07:00Hoogasian Flowers 2016 Calendars are with the PrintersHoogasian Flowers 2016 Calendars are with the Printers! Be on the lookout in November for yours. If you ordered a delivery in the last 20 months you should get one. To make sure, send a request to contact@hoogasian.com and we will be sure you are on the list!<br />
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<br />Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com3615 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA37.77296 -122.4025429999999812.250925499999997 -163.71113699999998 63.2949945 -81.093948999999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-56093481718898109472015-04-17T10:31:00.000-07:002015-04-17T10:31:33.472-07:00109th Anniversary of Great San Francisco Fire and Earthquake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hoogasian Flowers was selected to provide memorial wreaths for the April 18th ceremonies remembering the 109th anniversary of the 1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. The top wreath from the San Francisco History Association will be placed at the famous fire hydrant at 20th and Church Streets. The other wreath will be placed at Lotta's Fountain at Third and Market Streets.<br /><br />Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com620th Street & Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA37.7580878 -122.4280501000000112.236053299999998 -163.7366441 63.2801223 -81.119456100000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-42091495759845631622015-04-12T23:58:00.000-07:002015-04-12T23:59:27.116-07:00ATT Park the day before Giants Home Opener 2015 and Lon Simmons Memorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#HoogasianFlowers was selected by the #Giants to decorate their #HallofFame memorial for #LonSimmons!<br />
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Remember today!<br /><br />Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-38140477635916863152014-06-09T10:09:00.003-07:002014-06-09T10:11:21.379-07:00June is Rescue Plant Month!June is Rescue Plant Month <br />
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All it will cost you is a little love and some water. We can coach you on the best plant for your environment! Drop in at 615 Seventh Street during business hours and take your rescue plant home,<br />
FREE!Hoogasian Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766223445687591785noreply@blogger.com5615 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA37.77296 -122.4025429999999812.250925499999997 -163.71113699999998 63.2949945 -81.093948999999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559071318015009909.post-73578930526676326142014-02-17T10:41:00.000-08:002014-02-17T10:41:54.856-08:00Hoogasian Flowers Resident AmphibianSince the Christmas holidays, there has been a distinctive "chirp" of a frog emanating from our indoor plant display. This morning, the Hoogasian Flowers Frog was sited and, for the first time, photographed! We present our Resident Amphibian, Valentine Frog! He(she?) seems to be a solo act, but has not given up and makes his noise in search of company.<br />
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He(she?) got the name "Valentine" when residence was taken up on some red and white styrofoam hearts in our Valentine Display (see above).<br />
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<td width="97%">Chrysanthemum X morifolium (Dendranthema X grandiflorum)</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Common Name :</b></td>
<td width="97%">Chrysanthemum, Mum, Florist Mum</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Product Use :</b></td>
<td width="97%">Cut Flower</td>
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<td width="97%">kris-AN-the-mim X mor-i-FOL-i-um (den-DRAN-the-ma grand-I-FLOR-um)</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Family Roots :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Member of the Asteraceae or Compositae (aster or sunflower) family. <br />
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Native to China. <br />
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Common relatives include Cosmos, Dahlia, Calendula, Zinnia, strawflower, lettuce, artichoke and endive. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Personality :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Composite heads of ray and disk flowers in numerous forms and sizes at ends of branches. <br />
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Stems are leafy, usually branched or pinched to form one or more flowered stems. <br />
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Plant is a semi-woody perennial, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined. <br />
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Flowers are not fragrant in the typical manner but may be aromatic. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Year-round.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Flower Color :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Shades of red, pink, orange, bronze, yellow and white. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Decorative Life :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">7-14 days, some types last longer. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Ethylene Sensitivity :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Low</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Ethylene Comments :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Not sensitive at generally
encountered ethylene levels in the commercial world. At higher levels,
growth can be stunted (internodes shortened) and leaf fall is
possible. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Post Harvest<br />
Care Opportunities :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Make sure stems are cut above
any woody portions to ensure good water uptake and do not pound stem
ends, as this does not increase water uptake. Rather, remove bottom
leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into a fresh
flower food solution. Deionized water may reduce vaselife compared to
tap or well water. The sugar in flower food is required for florets to
develop to maturity. <br />
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Foliage yellowing and wilting can be due to improper
storage, growing conditions and/or high levels of sugar in the vase
solution. Using commercially sold benzyladenine sprays or uptake
solutions can retard leaf yellowing. A more novel approach is to place
freshly harvested cut stems into a 3-4% methanol and water solution for
12-24 hours at 70F prior to shipping. Flowers failing to open
entirely generally means that they were harvested too immature and/or
they were exposed to high temperatures after harvest. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Storage Specifics : </b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Storage at 36-38 F (3 days or
less) is fine, 32-34 F (if over 3 days). Stems with well-developed
buds may be stored for up to 3 weeks.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="3%"><b>Preharvest &<br />
Harvest Factors:</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Plants grown at high (93%) relative humidity lasted longer after harvest compared to those grown at 81 and 70%.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><b>Tidbits :</b></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">From Greek "dendron" (tree)
and "anthemon" (flower). Many flower forms exist-standards have one
flower per stem, spray mums are branched with several flowers per
stem. Some form classes are daisy, spider (Fuji), quill, football,
pompon, cushion, button and spoon. The "X" in the name means that it
is a hybrid between at least two species. The specific epithet name
grandiflorum means large flowers. <br />
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Mums have been cultivated in China for 2000 years,
infusions of the leaves and flowers were used as medicine and fermented
into wine. The dew collected from the flowers was said to promote
longevity. <br />
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The mum was introduced to Japan in 400 AD and became the
emblem of the imperial family. Name was recently changed back to
Chrysanthemum X morifolium. It is a short day plant meaning that it will
only flower when the days are short and the night long. That is why
it naturally only flowers in the fall. At other times of the year the
light/dark periods of the day have to be controlled by growers to
promote flowering. <br />
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Mums reached Europe in the late 18th century, where the
Chusan daisy became known as the pompon chrysanthemum because it
resembled tassels on French sailors' hats. In Italy, mums are
associated only with funerals and death. Some favorite cultivars and
their respective flower colors include 'White Diamond' (white), 'Pelee'
(orange and yellow) 'Shasta' (white), 'Regal Davis' (purple) and
'Miramar' (yellow). <br />
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Appearance of pink/red coloration on petals for cultivars
not of this color indicates old flowers and/or flowers grown too cold.
Material leaking out of carnation stems held in the same container
as mums can often reduce the life of the mums. The Compositae or
aster family is vast, with over 20,000 species, and is also one of the
most developed families. It was named Compositae because the flowers
are actually a "composite" of many individual flowers into one head.
Hence, when children pull one "petal" off at a time, saying "she/he
loves me, loves me not", they are actually removing a complete flower,
not just a petal. Today, the flower heads, when dried, are used to
flavor soups and stews and as coloring for butter. According to Creasy
(1999), fresh petals are edible. Can be used in salads and teas or
sprinkled over clear soups. <br />
Chrysanthemum is the Birth Month Flower for November:<br />
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Aster novi-belgii<span class="style13"><br /></span></h2>
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<td width="97%">Aster novi-belgii</td>
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<td width="97%">Michaelmas Daisy, New York Daisy, Aster</td>
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<td width="97%">Cut Flower</td>
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<td width="97%">A-ster NO-vee BEL-gee-ee</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Family Roots :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Member of the Asteraceae or Compositae (aster or sunflower) family. <br />
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Native to the Eastern US. <br />
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Related species include sunflower, daisy, gerbera and chrysanthemum. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Flowers are daisy-like heads to 1 inch across with colored ray florets and yellow centers. <br />
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Stems leafy, branched, 2-3 feet long. <br />
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Plant is a herbaceous perennial, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined. <br />
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flowers not fragrant. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Nearly year-round.</td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%"> White, pink, lavender, red and blue. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%"> 5-10 days. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Low</td>
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Care Opportunities :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Remove bottom leaves if present,
recut stems under water and place in plain tap water containing
regular household bleach (about 20 drops [1/4 teaspoon] per quart). <br />
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Stiff hairs on leaves can be irritating to skin. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">32-38 degrees F. However,
because of the many cultivars and even species, making broad storage
temperature recommendations is difficult. For example, Aster
bigelovii, more accurately known as Machaeranthera bigelovii, has an
optimum storage temperature of 45 degrees F.</td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Flower aficionados recommend constant "pinching back" of the leaves and petals to best preserve the flowers' form. <br />
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Latin for "star," after its star-like flower shape, the
aster was originally recognized for its healing properties. It was
said that, when beaten with old hogs grease, and applied, that aster
was good for "the biting of a mad dogge". <br />
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The Compositae or aster family is vast, with over 20,000
species, and is also one of the most developed families. It was named
Compositae because the flowers are actually a "composite" of many
individual flowers into one head. Hence, when children pull one "petal"
off at a time, saying "she/he loves me, loves me not", they are
actually removing a complete flower, not just a petal. </td></tr>
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August Birth Month Flower is Gladiolus
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Member of the Iridaceae (iris family). <br />
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Native to South Africa. <br />
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Cousins include Iris, freesia, crocus, ixia and Watsonia. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Normally has 10-16 flowers (4-10 inches or more in length) on a one-sided spike at end of stem. <br />
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Stems are thick, fleshy, up to 4 feet long. <br />
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Plant is a perennial from corms, classed as a monocotyledon, leaves mostly parallel veined. <br />
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While a few cultivars are sweetly scented, most have no fragrance. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Mid-spring through fall.</td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%"> Most, except true blue. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%"> 6-10 days. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Gladiolus flowers are believed
to be insensitive to ethylene. However, while STS treatment does not
extend the life of open florets, it does promote the opening of more
flowers on spikes with a net effect of increased vaselife. It is
unknown at the time of this writing if MCP would provide the same
results. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Recut stems under water and
place into a fresh flower food solution. Pulsing stems with a 20%
sugar solution at room temperature for 24 hours can aid in the opening
of more florets per stem, just like when treated with STS. To make a
20% solution, add 1.5 pounds of sugar to one gallon of a freshly made
fresh flower food solution made with hot water. Note that the water
needs to be hot to aid in dissolving the sugar. <br />
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Stems are geotropic which means they bend upward from
gravity. Handle in vertical position to prevent bending or handle
horizontally only at 32-34 degrees F. Removing a few immature flower
buds at the tip of the spike as recommended by some to help open lower,
more mature flowers is not supported by research. Removal of lower,
more mature flowers as they wilt will not help open upper flowers and
in fact reduces their ability to open. Placing flowers in fluoride
containing water can reduce vaselife, namely, levels as low as 0.25 ppm
is all that is needed. </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Generally 32-38F. However, some
cultivars grown in Florida are reported to be chill sensitive and
therefore are stored at 45 degrees F. No research is available to
confirm this report. In addition, there is data to support the use of
low oxygen and high carbon dioxide storage and/or packaging of
mini-glads ('Adi'). Flowers stored for 14 days at 35F had good
subsequent vaselife.</td>
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Harvest Factors:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Cultivar selection is important.
For example, some good mini glads are 'Adi' (currant-red),
'Kinnereth' (violet), 'Ronit' (purple), 'Yamit' (violet) and 'Nirit
(blood-red). Spraying plants 2 weeks before flowers are harvested with
a 2% calcium nitrate solution greatly reduces stem topple (breakage)
disorder after harvest. Addition of calcium to the soil has little
benefit in preventing this postharvest disorder. Harvest when 1-5
flowers on a spike are showing color.</td>
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<td colspan="2" width="97%">Gladiolus means sword in Latin, referring to the long pointed leaves. This might explain one early common name, sword lily. <br />
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Miniature forms are available with stems under 2 feet
long. Grown from corms, not bulbs. The first species as we know them
today were introduced from Ghent, Belgium in 1841. <br />
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Flower forms: ruffled, fringed, orchid-like, tulip-like and rose-like. <br />
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Some cultivars are sensitive to fluoride found in water supplies, which can result in flower tip burn. <br />
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Shorter cultivars are available which has transformed this
stereotypic funeral flower into a contemporary favorite. <br />
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<strong>Botanical Name :</strong> </td>
<td width="97%">Consolida spp.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Common Name :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Larkspur</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Product Use :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Cut Flower</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Pronunciation :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">con-SOL-i-da</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Family Roots :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup family).<br />
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Native to the Mediterranean region.<br />
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Related species include buttercup, clematis, anemone, monkshood, peony.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Personality :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Flowers are 1/2 inch wide, cup-shaped with a spur at the back and many occur in a long terminal spike.<br />
<br />
Stems leafy, 24-36 inches long.<br />
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Plant is an annual, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.<br />
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Flowers are not fragrant.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Availability :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Year-round.</td>
</tr>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Flower Color :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Blue, lilac, pink, white.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Decorative Life :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">4-12 days.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Ethylene Sensitivity :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">High</td>
</tr>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Ethylene Comments :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Flower shattering easily results from ethylene exposure. It is therefore important to treat with an anti-ethylene product.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Post Harvest<br />
Care Opportunities :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">For maximum bud opening, remove bottom
leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into a fresh
flower food solution.<br />
<br />
Plant parts are poisonous so handle with care.</td>
</tr>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Storage Specifics :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">36-38F (three days or less), 32-34F (more than three days), dry storage not recommended.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Preharvest &<br />
Harvest Factors:</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Harvest when 2-5 flowers are open.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><div align="right">
<strong>Tidbits :</strong></div>
</td>
<td width="97%">Consolida is from the Latin "to make
whole" referring to possible medicinal properties. As a garden plant
it is often plagued with insect and disease problems.<br />
<br />
The species often used for cut flowers are C. ambigua which is
branched and in colors of light pink or blue and C. orientalis which
is more upright and in bright pink and purple.<br />
<br />
Morphologically, it is different from a delphinium in that its
two upper petals are united into one and is lacking the two lower
petals. Regardless of this distinction, most cannot tell the
difference between these two genera.<br />
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Suitable for drying, hang upside down in ventilated area at
70-80 F for 2-4 weeks. When purchasing, try to avoid hollow-stemmed
ones and those infested with mildew (leaves look gray). Harvest when
2-4 flowers are open.<br />
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With hundreds of dainty flowers clustered on a single stem
that swoops dramatically upward as if reaching for the sky, the
Larkspur makes a stunning addition to any arrangement.<br />
Larkspur is the Birth Month Flower for July:<br />
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<table border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Botanical Name :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Rosa spp. and hybrids</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Common Name :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Rose, Hybrid Tea, Sweetheart, Spray Roses</td>
</tr>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Product Use :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Cut Flower</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Pronunciation :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">ROW-za</td>
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<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Family Roots :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">The most famous member of the Rosaceae (rose family). <br />
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Native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. <br />
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Common relatives include almond, cherry, apple,
raspberry, spirea, cotoneaster, firethorn, hawthorn, service-berry,
quince, blackberry, Geum, prune, plum and pear. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Personality :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Flowers with many (~40-60) petals, 2-6 inches across at ends of stems or branchlets. <br />
<br />
Stems thorny, leafy, cut generally to 18-36 inches long. <br />
<br />
Plant is a deciduous shrub, classed as a dicotyledon. <br />
<br />
Flower fragrances go from none to various such as tea-like, spicy, musky, fruity or citrus. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Availability :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Year-round.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Flower Color :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%"> Many including white, pink, yellow, orange, red, lavender and lots in between. </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Decorative Life :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%"> From 4-16 days. </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Ethylene Sensitivity :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Varies</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Ethylene Comments :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Some cultivars are sensitive to
ethylene, with premature petal fall of malformed flowers the result.
Therefore, one may want to treat with an anti-ethylene product. </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Post Harvest<br />
Care Opportunities :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Remove bottom leaves if
present, recut stems under water and place into a hydration solution
followed by flower food or directly into a fresh flower food
solution. In very recent research (Reid, et al., 1998), it was shown
that using a hydration solution is not an advantage and that roses
can be placed and stored in flower food solution for best overall
results. Consider testing postharvest fungicide dips or sprays if
Botrytis is a continuing problem. One recommended dip treatment is using
Ornalin-50WP at 1.5-3.0 pounds per 100 gallons of water or Phyton-27
at 10-12.5 ounces per 100 gallons of water. Some cultivars respond
well to the addition of a wetting agent, especially if they are to be
(or were) dry stored. One wetting agent that works well is Agral-LN
as well as many types classified as alkylethoxylates. The presence of
hooks will only reduce flower life if held in water. The highest
flower respiration rate is before the flowers are harvested, when the
calyx is reflexing away from the flower bud. Using flower foods can
help overcome some of the negative effects of chemicals leaching out
of rose leaves when they are below the water line in vases and
buckets. <br />
<br />
Botrytis fungal infection appears as brown blotches on
petals or fuzzy gray patches on stems or leaves. To reduce chances of
infection, maintain relative humidity below 94% and keep foliage and
flowers dry. It is also important to know that some cultivars are
less susceptible to Botrytis such as 'Escimo', 'Sugar Baby',
'Frisco', 'Mercedes', 'Lambada' and 'Tina'. </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Storage Specifics : </strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Best at 32-34F, wet or dry for
1-2 weeks. When 'Ambiance' was held wet or dry between 32 and 50F, no
difference in vaselife was noted between wet and dry at a given
temperature. However, there was an advantage for wet holding when
held at 55F. Therefore, dry storage/transport is recommended unless
exposure to high temperatures (>40F) is possible. Controlled
atmosphere (low oxygen and/or high carbon dioxide) storage of 'First
Red' either was of no benefit or was detrimental</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Preharvest &<br />
Harvest Factors:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Harvesting flowers just one day
too soon can result in ~37% less water going through the region
right below the flower thus greatly increasing the chances for bent
neck. Cultivar and root stock decision can greatly influence
postharvest characteristics. If irrigation water is used that is at a
lower temperature than the production air temperature, stomata
development can be altered and thereby result in flowers that do not
last as long a vaselife compared to plants irrigated with water at or
above the production air temperature. Flowers produced under warmer
night temperatures (~63F) opened better after harvest than those grown
cooler night (~55F) night temperatures. Flowers grown in greenhouses
with air movement of 30 feet (9.1 meters) per minute or more will
develop about half the Botrytis infection compared to no air movement.
At about 18 feet (5.5 meters) per minute infection is reduced by about
15%. The vaselife of 'Garnette', 'Zorina' and 'Bacarra' decreased as
growing temperatures decreased. The best vaselive was obtained when
flowers were grown at 70-75F. Vase solution uptake is improved for
warmer grown flowers. For example, roses grown at 75F took up about
twice as much vase solution as ones grown at 54F. Roses grown under low
temperatures can have more chemicals in their leaves that can reduce
flower live when they leach out of leaves that are below the water
line in vases or buckets compared to roses grown at higher
temperatures.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Tidbits :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Cut flowers sold in several
forms: hybrid tea (large, one flower per long stem), sweetheart
(smaller, one flower per shorter stem), spray (several small flowers
on branched stem). <br />
<br />
Even in the Middle Ages, when most plants were grown
solely for practical or medicinal purposes, the rose was cultivated for
its beauty alone. Yet, the rose "hip" or flower base has been known
for many years as a source for vitamin C. <br />
<br />
Today there are hundreds of rose cultivars. With names
like "Ingrid Bergman," "Movie Star," "Lipstick", "Sexy Rexy" and
"Vogue," we are reminded of what the image of the rose evokes feelings
of romance, passion, enchantment and fascination. You cannot go wrong
making a loving statement with roses. The American Academy of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology lists this species as an allergy-safe
pollen producing plant. According to Creasy (1999), fresh petals are
edible. Can be used in jellies, rose water, vinegars, honey, syrups,
salads and sorbets. <br />
<br />
Rose cultivars are often known to consumers because this is
nearly the only flower sold by florists that retain their cultivar
names. Common ones include Madame Delbard and Visa (red), Osiana
(peach), Aalsmeer Gold (yellow), Eskimo (white), Tango and Mercedes
(orange) and Peckabo and Sonia (pink). More non-red cultivars should
be marketed based on consumer research. <br />
<br />
Problems and cultivar examples include bent neck (Cara
Mia), improper opening due to ethylene (Royalty) or too many petals
(Classy), petal drop due to ethylene (Lovely Girl), breaking at upper
leaf node (Visa), petal blackening (Royalty) and entire flower fall
(Osiana). </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Recent Research Findings :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Using 'Scarlet Pimpernel',
Williamson et al. (1995) showed clearly that relative humidity above
94% stimulated Botrytis development on petals within 24 hours at 60F,
even when no free water was present on the petals! This finding goes
against the common belief that free water had to be present for the
disease to develop. Using 'Sonia', de Stigter (1980) showed that ~50%
of the water loss of a cut rose is via the petals with the remaining
~50% via leaves. Using 'Sonia', Ferreira and de Swardt (1981)
showed that flowers with all leaves removed lasted 12 days in flower
food and 10 days in deionized water. However, with 4 leaves
remaining, those in flower food lasted 16 days and 6 days in
deionized water. The end result is to make sure that at least 4 leaves
remain on every stem and flower food is utilized.<br />
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See More at Hoogasian Flowers Birth Month Flowers:<br />
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Daisy</h3>
The Daisy is the flower bringer of good fortune and blissful pleasure. <br />
It is thought that the name "daisy" is a corruption of "day's
eye", because the whole head closes at night and opens in the morning. <br />
The most common characteristic of all these plants, is that what
in common parlance might be called a "flower", is an inflorescence or
flower head; a densely packed cluster of many small, individual
flowers, usually called florets (meaning "small flowers") .Often
considered a weed on lawns, though many also value the appearance of
the flowers. Several cultivars and hybrids have been selected with much
larger flowerheads up to 5-6 cm diameter and with light pink to
purple-red ray florets.<br />
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Hoogasian Flowers participated at the Northern California Concierge Association Vendor Event at the Hilton San Francisco on March 26th. Harold Hoogasian and Nikki Hoogasian (pictured) were in attendance and met with concierges from dozens of hospitality venues from all over Northern California. The "swag" of the day was Sterling Silver Roses and gardenias. We "made the day" of several attendees by spreading the joy of the fragrance of Sterling Silver Roses (grown in Petaluma) and gardenias. It was a fun afternoon meeting new friends and catching up with business associates from as long as 35 years ago!<br />
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The poster we used outlined the "Top Ten Reasons" to choose Hoogasian Flowers as Primary Florist for Your Hospitality Venue:<br />
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10. Hoogasian Flowers is a 35+ year member of the San Francisco Travel Association (formerly SFCVB) and we know how important the servicing of our visitor needs is to ALL the businesses in San Francisco.<br /><br />9. We’re Open Every Day of The Year (just like your hotel)!<br /><br />8. Real, live San Francicans answer our phones, take orders 24 hours a day! If your guest needs flowers delivered tomorrow in the Bay Area or on the East Coast <br />or anywhere in between, we’ll take it off your plate, 24/7/365!<br /><br />7. You can order in person, by phone, online, fax, e-mail, Smart phone app or <br />through our mobile site... that’s 7 ways.<br /><br />6. We offer delivery 24 hours a day! (after hours charges may apply)<br /><br />5. We have the experience to handle any customer request, we’ve done:<br />1000’s of weddings, 100’s of rock concerts and one Papal Visit (1987)!<br /><br />4. We operate the largest flower shop in San Francisco (10,000ft2)!<br /><br />3. Members of the Hoogasian Family have been involved in retail floristry<br />in San Francisco for over 80 years. Some imply tradition or longevity...<br />Our slogan is : “Serving San Francisco for 4 generations...” and it’s true!<br /><br />2. Easy to remember phone number: 1(800) BAY-AREA!<br /><br />and the #1 Reason to Choose Hoogasian Flowers as your primary florist:<br /><br />1. 100%, no questions asked satisfaction guarantee...<br />well, no, actually the REAL number one reason is that Hoogasian Flowers is family owned by a family that lives in San Francisco... Our Name is on every order and<br />our reputation’s on the line every day, so we will get it right for you, every time! <br />
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March Birth Month Flower is Daffodil
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Daffodil</h3>
The <b>birth flower </b>for<b> March</b> is daffodil. In the language of flowers, daffodils symbolize chivalry, respect, modesty and faithfulness. <br />
Daffodils form a group of large-flowered members of the genus
Narcissus. Most daffodils look yellow, but yellow-and-white,
yellow-and-orange, white-and-orange, pink, and lime-green cultivars
also exist. Daffodils grow perennially from bulbs. In temperate
climates they flower among the earliest blooms in spring: to this
extent daffodils both represent and herald spring. They often grow in
large clusters, covering lawns and even entire hillsides with yellow. <br />
Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus. Daffodil is the common
English name for them all, and Narcissus is the Latin, botanical name
for them all. Some people refer to daffodils as "jonquils", from the
Spanish name for the flower. <br />
The name of the flower is derived from an earlier "affodell", a
variant of asphodel. The reason for the introduction of the initial "d"
is not known, though from at least the sixteenth century "Daffadown
Dilly" or "daffadowndilly" has appeared as a playful synonym of the
name. What a fancy <i>March birth flower</i>.
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Violet</h2>
<table border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Botanical Name :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Saintpaulia ionantha and S. spp.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Common Name :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">African Violet</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Product Use :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">Flowering Plant</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Pronunciation :</strong></td>
<td width="97%">saint-PAUL-li-uh eye-o-NAN-tha</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Family Roots :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">One of the more famous members of the Gesneriaceae (gesneria family). <br />
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Native to coastal Tanzania. <br />
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Three relatives are cape-primrose, Episcia and gloxinia. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Availability :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Year-round.</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Flower Color :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%"> Many including white, pink, blue, purple, bicolors. </td>
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<tr>
<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Decorative Life :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%"> Months to years, depending on use. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Ethylene Sensitivity :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Medium</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Ethylene Comments :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">While researchers have
documented the beneficial effects of spraying STS on potted and
bedding plants (including this species) to prevent or reduce
ethylene-induced disorders, labels for registered STS products only give
directions for uptake solutions, not sprays. Therefore, Chain of
Life Network cannot recommend STS as a spray until it is properly
registered for this application method. Only MCP is presently
registered for this application method. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Post Harvest<br />
Care Opportunities :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Irrigate with warm or room
temperature water. Cold water coming in contact with leaves can
damage leaf cells and leave spots. Irrigating from the bottom is
another way to avoid this problem. <br />
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If interior environments are proper, plants can flower
throughout the year. However, if placed in 150 ft-c or less of light,
plants typically stop flowering after about one month due to a lack of
carbohydrate (food) production. </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Storage Specifics : </strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Chill sensitive, store above 55F.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Preharvest &<br />
Harvest Factors:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">Growing plants using 150 ppm
nitrogen produced longer lasting plants after harvest than those grown
using 200-300 ppm. There are literally thousands of cultivars, many
of which respond very differently to interior environments.
Therefore, cultivar selection is very important in determining
postharvest performance. Plants grown under high relative humidity
(90-95%) produced more dry weight than when grown under lower humidity
(55-60%).</td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="3%"><strong>Tidbits :</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" width="97%">The specific epithet name ionantha means purpled-flowered. <br />
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Saintpaulia: named after the discoverer of the plant, Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, 1860-1910. <br />
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This is likely the most popular of all flowering house plants because it generally flowers year-round. <br />
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Seems to thrive on neglect under interior conditions.
Often grown under artificial lights. Easy to reproduce by cuttings.
Will generally do well in light levels bright enough to read a newspaper
in comfort. <br />
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Sunny window in winter and filtered light in summer. Too
much sun can burn the foliage while too little light will cause the
leaf stems (petioles) to elongate and flowering will decrease. <br />
Violet is the Birth Month Flower for February<br />
See More Birth Month Flowers:<br />
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Was in Kona working at Ho'onanea (the farm where we grow Kona Perfect Coffee). While in Kailua Town, I ran into Uncle Billy. Uncle Billy is a Rotarian and I first met him 20 years ago (he is now 90 years old and gets around on his scooter). He was the source of referral for realtors on the Big Island and, ultimately, was the reason we became property owners in Kailua and Holualoa! His daughter runs Keoki's Donkey Balls in Kailua. Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel and Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel are the two "local" hotels for Kama'aina to stay on the Big Island. Just another day in Paradise!<br />
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