Christmas Bush Care and Handling Tips
Published: Sunday 9 December 2007
We are excited to see the return of the always favourite at this time of year the Australian Christmas Bush. At Boydita Flowers Delivered� at our Fountain Plaza Erina store we will have bunches available as from Monday 10th to celebrate the Christmas season. Christmas bush can last even longer if you follow a few simple tips we have listed below.
Botanical name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Common Name : Christmas Bush
What to do:
Keep slightly damp by misting,Christmas Bush appears to take up water better through the flowers and foliage rather than by the stems.
Re-cut the stems before placing in water.
Use a preservative� in the water.
Keep cool and out of sunlight and draughts.
Mist regularly.
Here are some Web links to� expand your knowledge on the truly Australian Christmas Bush.
Cut Flower Cultivation
NSW Christmas Bush
Australian Plants
