Amethyst

Caring for your Amethyst

Keep The Majesté out of direct sun and away from cold air. The gerbera stems are hollow and bend at the neck when they run short of water, so re-cut them at an angle every two or three days and keep the water level moderate rather than deep for them. Mist the hydrangea head lightly. The eremurus is heavy and top-loaded, so check that it has not shifted the balance of the vessel. The monstera and anthurium leaves only need a wipe if they dull. Change the water every three days to keep the large number of soft stems from clouding it.

A note on your specific blooms

• Hydrangea — Hydrangea takes up water through its petals — mist the heads and keep the vase topped up.
• Gerbera — Gerbera has fragile stems — use shallow, clean water and support the heads.
• Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum is sensitive to murky water — strip the lower leaves and refresh it often.
• Carnation — Cut stems cleanly between the swollen leaf joints rather than through them, as carnations draw water best when the node itself is left intact.
• Anthurium — Anthurium prefers warmth — keep it away from the cold and wipe the leaf gently.
• Monstera — Wipe the leaf clean and recut the stem on an angle, keeping it in fresh, shallow water to hold its sheen.
• Eremurus — Stake or support the tall stems and keep them upright, as the heavy flower spike will bend toward the light if left to lean.
• Asparagus Fern — Mist the delicate fronds and keep them out of direct sun, as the fine foliage dries and yellows faster than the flowers it accompanies.