Fresh Cut Bouvardia

Bouvardia is ethylene sensitive.  When working bouvardia, clean stems, cut, 
"Quick Dip" and place in water solution with flower food.  Colors are salmon, 
red and white.  Store at 33-35F.  

Vase life is 7-14 days.  The fresh flower food prevent bacterial contamination to the stems and the use of sugar in water solution will improve bud opening and color of the species.