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LEARNING THE BASICS - CONDITIONING FLOWERS

Conditioning refers to the preparation of plant material to help it retain its freshest possible state for the longest period of time.  You will be able to enjoy your arrangements longer if you condition the plant material properly. Over the years, arrangers have found tricks for conditioning individual types of plants and flowers.  Feel free to contribute your tricks and tips for conditioning individual types of plants and flowers.  Send your to me by email. LEVEL 3   INDIVIDUAL FLOWERS - TYPES AND TIPS

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Jasminum Jasmine	Cut stem ends vertically about 1/2" and stand in deep water for several hours.
Juniperus Juniper	Cut stem ends vertically about 1", scrape a little of the bark off at the bottom,  then stand in deep water for several hours.
Kniphofia Redhot Poker	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Laburnum Golden Chain	Place stem ends in boiling water for 60 seconds, protecting foliage with a wrap of newspaper, then stand in deep water for several hours.
Lathyrus Sweet Peas	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Lavandula Lavender	Cut stems as long as possible. Stand in deep water for several hours.
Lavatera Mallow	Dip stem ends in boiling water, protecting foliage with a wrap of newspaper, then stand in deep water for several hours.
Liatris Blazing Star	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Ligustrum Privet	Cut stem ends vertically about 1" and stand in deep water for several hours.
Lilium Lily	Stand in deep water for several hours.  Carefully remove brown pollen-covered anthers to prevent staining linens and clothing.
Limonium Statice	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Lonicera Honeysuckle	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Lunaria Money plant, Honesty	Stand in deep water for several hours.  After "coins" have dried on the plant, you can clean off the outer coating of each one to have translucent additions to dried arrangements.
Lupinus Lupine	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Lythrum Loosestrife	Dip stem ends in boiling water, protecting foliage with a wrap of newspaper, then stand in deep water for several hours.
Carefully remove brown pollen-covered anthers from Lilies to prevent staining linens or clothing.
Magnolia	Cut stem ends vertically about 1", then place ends in boiling water for 30 seconds before removing to deep water for several hours. Shine leaves with a light rubbing of vegetable oil which also helps them retain moisture.
Mahonia Oregon Grape Holly	Cut stem ends vertically about 1" and stand in deep water for several hours.
Malus Apple	Cut stem ends vertically about 1" and stand in deep water for several hours.
Matthiola Stock	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Miscanthus Ornamental grass	Stand in deep water for an hour, then hold in shallow water until used. Trim any edge damage to the natural leaf shape.
Molucella Bells of Ireland	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Monarda Bee Balm	Stand in deep water for several hours.
Muscari Grape Hyacinth	Cut stems as long as possible. Stand in deep water for several hours. Consider using flower preservative intended for bulb flowers.
Myosotis Forget-Me-Not	Cut early in the morning. Stand in cool water for several hours.

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