- Where is the FLORA New York studio located?
- What are your hours of operation?
- How can I contact you?
- What is your delivery policy?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Do you take corporate accounts?
- What types of flowers are available?
- How can I make my flowers last longer?
- How do I care for my orchids?
- How can I achieve floral Feng Shui?
- What is Sumi (authentic Japanese charcoal)?
72 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012 | Between Spring & Broome Streets
Monday thru Friday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 6:30pm
Holidays: Hours may vary, call for details.
We offer delivery (for a nominal fee, see below) on arrangements with a min. price of $65.
Delivery Areas: We deliver to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & New Jersey.
Same Day Deliveries: In Manhattan, orders must be placed by 4pm. Outside of Manhattan, orders must be placed 24 hours in advance.
Delivery Fees: In Manhattan, fees start at $5 and go up depending on location. Outside of Manhattan there will be an additional charge (inquire when ordering).
Additional delivery terms:
Wrong Address: If an erroneous address is furnished to FLORA a second delivery fee will be charged to the customer.
Recipient is Not Available: If the recipient is not in, FLORA will leave the flower arrangement with a neighbor / doorman / receptionist / security desk. A note or phone message will be left for the recipient indicating who is holding their delivery.
FLORA New York accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Absolutely! Please contact us today to set up an account for your organization.
Since we carry many flowers that are seasonal, not all arrangements appearing on our web site are available at all times of the year. However, our talented team does their utmost to keep the look closest to the desired arrangement while remaining true to our customer's particular color scheme and specific occasion.
While flowers are not forever, you can make yours last longer by following these tips:
Arrangements in VasesKeep the water clean by changing it at least once every other day and re-cut the stems. Although not necessary, flower preservatives will help you keep the flowers even longer.
Arrangements in Floral Foams(green sponge-type material)
Carefully empty the water every other day over your sink and then replace with fresh water. Always keep your container completely full.
And, always make sure to keep your flowers away from extreme heat and cold.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Most Orchids do not require much sunlight. In fact, you should always keep your Orchids out of direct sunlight - their natural habitats are growing under the dense tropical forest canopy. Direct sunlight will result in burning the leaves and blossoms. During the blooming period, Orchids may be in regular indoor light. After the Orchid had finished blooming, you must place the plant in bright indirect sunlight to ensure new growth.
Watering
Generally water Orchids once a week or less. Try to feel the moisture of the Orchid mix with your finger and if it feels damp or moist, watering is not necessary. If you are misting, in addition to regular watering, make sure the water evaporates before the nightfall to prevent your Orchid from freezing.
Feeding
Most Orchid growers will agree that the basic tap water contains enough fertilizing elements for most Orchids' everyday growth. If needed, pellets scattered around the base can provide enough nutrients for over a period of 90 to 120 days. You can also try different types of liquid fertilizer based on specific needs.
Temperature & Humidity
The ideal temperature for most Orchids is anywhere between 63°F to 80°F. So, most indoor environments, with adequate humidity (50% to 70%), are suitable for Orchids. If your Orchid environment is rather dry (such as most office spaces), try raising the humidity in the immediate Orchid growth area by making an evaporating tray with a layer of gravel filled with water. Orchid pots can be place directly on top of it.
Naturally, flowers can beautify your home or office but particular flowers and placement in the Feng Shui manner can enhance your environment and provide you with peace, luck and stability! Specific colors or particular types of flowers are best placed in certain locations to achieve their optimum effect. For example, pink flowers which are thought to encourage tenderness and harmony are a good choice for the bedroom. In practicing Feng Shui, use of dried or artificial flowers should be avoided, as they are symbols of decay or lifelessness. Use living plants or fresh flowers, regularly clearing away any dead stems or flowers. This will encourage good energy flow and give you a sense of balance and calmness.
Try these flowers, plants & colors to give your world a positive lift:
African Violet… Attracts recognition for your work, approval, and fame.Chrysanthemums… Brings happiness and laughter to your abode.
Cyclamen… Brings romance and passion into your life.
Green Round-leaf Plants… Beneficial in areas with a lot of electronic equipment, i.e., a home office.
Lilies… One of the eight treasures, these are seen as an emblem of summer abundance and are good for balancing out active areas of the home.
Orange Flowers… Place in the southeast area of your space to promote good relations between you and others.
Orchids… Encourage harmony and peace after arguments.
Pink Flowers… Place in the southwest area of your bedroom to bring love.
Red Tulips… Encourage romance.
Roses… Placed in the west side of your space, they add romance, style and calm.
Spider Plant… The long, cascading leaves encourage well-being and calm.
Sunflowers… Can bring a wonderful stabilizing influence to your home.
Yellow Flowers… Place in the west of your home to bring wealth.
Wreaths… A floral wreath on your door provides protection, especially when reflective ribbons are included in the design.
You may be curious about the unique black material in your modern floral arrangement. Sumi, also commonly called charcoal, is activated carbon made from natural wood. The valuable and exotic looking substance is created when wood is fired at very high temperatures in a clay kiln. Unlike activated carbon with its gravel-like form or ordinary charcoal used at barbecues, sumi retains the shape of raw wood so it looks like a piece of black wood.
Until the mid-1950s, sumi was Japan’s main source of energy, especially for heating and cooking. Two million tons were produced each year to meet the country's demand. Since that time, however, petroleum, gas, and electricity have been used widely, and sumi has become increasingly absent in Japanese everyday life. However, recently sumi has regained some popularity, but in a different capacity. It is now viewed as an environmentally-safe ecologically-enhancing natural material that can provide numerous benefits beyond its original use as a man-made fuel.
Sumi has many unique characteristics that are not generally known. One characteristic that is well-known, however, is the effectiveness of activated carbon as a water filtering or deodorizing agent. Because activated carbon is porous and absorbs matter, such as colloidal particles, gases, and vapors, sumi has basically the same purifying effect as activated carbon. Other effective uses of sumi include air purification, moisture control, disinfection, protection from bugs and germs, and the shielding of radio and other waves used in modern communication.
Enjoy your arrangement utilizing beautiful, functional sumi. And be sure to save it to incorporate into other decorative uses.