Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Q: What are Protea Flowers?
A: Protea flowers are a distant relative to the artichoke. Long ago protea necter was used as a sweetner and protea wood was used for wood products, such as bowls.

Q: How long do the exotic flowers last?
A: The great value in tropical and protea flowers is that they will last 10-14 days fresh. Protea will dry to soft-muted tones that last indefinitely.

Q: Where do Protea come from?
A: Protea flowers require a specific growing climate and can only be cultivated in a few places in the world. Protea originated in South Africa. The protea cultivated on the tropical island of Maui, Hawaii sets new world standards every year for the quality of protea!

Q: How do I care for my fresh and dried protea?
A: For loose-cut stems, trim the flower stems one-half inch before placing in fresh water. Change the water and trim the stems every three to four days. The unique beauty of your fresh protea design will typically last 10-14 days. It will then begin it's drying process. To promote the best drying result possible, simply allow the water to evaporate (for wreaths and swags, the water in each flower will dry naturally; for arrangements, allow the water to evaporate from the holding container. For loose-cut stems, remove the flowers from your vase and hang them upside down to dry. Your protea design will transform its fresh colors into beautiful muted tones that last indefinitely! The Golden Rule of Protea Care is that your protea design should not be placed in direct sunlight nor keep in damp places, like bathrooms. Removing dust from your dried design is easily accomplished by gently blowing the arrangement with an electric hairdryer on a low setting.

Danielle’s Protea Flower Design
P.O. Box 688
Makawao, Hawaii 96768
Tel: (808) 280-7083
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