Lisianthus is basically a strong flower that keeps for a long time in the vase. Below are some tips to ensure a good shelf life.

• Use a clean glass vase with clean drinking water. A poorly cleaned vase contains bacteria that affect the life of the flowers.
• Always add cut flower food. This extends vase life by at least one week.
• Make sure there are no leaves hanging in the water. This prevents bacteria formation.
• Avoid bright sun and excessive temperatures. A cool location will prolong vase life.
• Avoid strong temperature fluctuations and draughts. Temperatuurschommelingen en tocht kunnen botrytis (grauwe schimmel) veroorzaken. Lisianthus are very susceptible to this.
• When buying lisianthus, pay close attention to maturity. De tak is rijp genoeg als er minimaal twee bloemen aan een tak open en goed gekleurd zijn. Immature branches will not do well in the vase.