HBO+EMTB NEW BRISBANE OFFICE

International Architecture and Design company HBO+EMTB launched their new design space in Mary Street with a gala event on Wednesday 13 October.

This international firm has offices across the globe from Auckland to Shanghai to Bangalore and Hyderabad and its great to see them in Brissy! Minister Paul Lucas opened the space while Flower Trap help out with something a bit special for the event

PHALAENOPISIS ORCHIDS TOO MUCH WATER PEOPLE!!

These locally grown orchids which we always have in stock are great indoor plants and flowers for 6-8 weeks. Over the last couple of weeks a number of clients have been having some trouble with them in relation to the flowers dropping and not lasting as long as they should. To investigate the problem I had the plants brought back to us so I could consult with the grower. The result is that they are being killed with kindness.

OVER-WATERING WILL KILLING YOUR ORCHIDS!

In the wilds of nature orchids live in the boughs of trees or rocks and crevasses all of which have good drainage and only the water that falls from the sky. This principal needs to be applied when you get your orchid plant home.
Display your plant in a well lit warm position avoiding direct sun. Water weekly in summer and about every 10 days in winter. I always advise if you think it needs a drink - wait 3 days. I also suggest a spray bottle rather than a watering can as you will use less water - and a couple of drops of Seasol will keep the plant thriving

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

September 8 saw regular event client PWC hosted a gala event at GoMA surrounded by the Valentino Gowns. Cater to everyone famous Caxton St provided fantastic food (as usual) for the evening. We did some slightly understated florals for the evening. Stephanie from PWC was very happy with the results! The word AMAZING was used quite a bit!

SPRING HAS ARRIVED

Well we are into the first week of spring! It's almost like someone flicked the switch and the tempature has changed almost overnight with 26 degree days and warm sunshine to the point of being hot!! Ranunculi have arrived which is the a great signal that spring has finally arrived. In a range of colours from vivid oranges and yellow to crisp white and pretty pinks that have become a great favorite over the last couple of weeks. Iris - natures answer to blue are popular and make a great statement when you put a couple of bunches together. We also have some fantastic imported roses. They have an extra large bloom and last extreamly well it surprises me and the colour range is great too!

The cymbidium orchids are almost finished for the year and our last delivery was on Friday. Leaf&Bud another of our orchid growers had dropped in some flowering Dancing Lady plants which have 3 flower spikes and as alway from FlowerTrap are easy to look after and make a great statement.

We have new ranges of containers and vases for the season and new cards imported from the UK look out for them in store now

Peony Roses

I would like to let everyone know that Peonies are only available from early November until about the second week in December depending on the weather. They are not around in April or May. You may see some in June/July. These have been flown in from Europe or possibly China and have a first class price tag. The season is about 6 week depending on the weather and you can normally set your alarm for this time. If you have seen them in the glossy mags remember that they forward plan and may have photographed local homes over 6 months prior to publishing.
So at the end of the day if you have not won the lotto or it isn't November don't ask me!

DRINKS NOW AVAILABLE

The Queensland laws have changed and Florists are now legally permitted to offer BOOZE as part of our service - No Licence Required!!

Flower Trap will be able to offer a range of quality bevies to include when you send flowers or hampers. We have a number of companies that are wanting to stock product with us as well as having access to the huge wine selection at CRU in the James St Market.

RENAME

Well as you know we are not the most computer savvy and in the past six (6) months we have changed over to Mac from that other thing as well as starting the Blog and having a Database programme customised for us so we are trying very hard to come into the 21st century - but that has come at a cost - we (read Martin) has stuffed a few things up resulting in there being a number of blogs that are all over the place so anyway we are sorting things out and shortly we will be adding the Blog address to the website.

We have been cruising along and supporting our new staff member Larnie who started with us about three (3) months ago. Since the last entry the weather has cooled and now the winter blooms have arrived and are lasting very well.

We have complete a number of large jobs and the Wedding from the last post so all is going well

Cymbid orchid plants have also started coming through and look fantastic. We have some amazing plants in the shop at the moment and they wont last as they are priced to sell!!

Dont for get you can order via the website - fill the form in - easy!