How to Pack Anthuriums for Export

Found only in the tropical regions of South and Middle America, the Anthurium is one of the most favored tropical flowers exported to the United States. Despite its popularity, the Anthurium is not actually a flower; it is an inflorescence. However, the plant is commonly referred to as a flower and used in bouquets and tropical decorations all over the country. The long lasting "flower" of the Anthurium is not easily damaged by bugs, pests or extreme heat, which makes it ideal for export. In spite of its durability, you must package Anthurium correctly for shipment and export or the plant will die.

Instructions

- 1
  Harvest the Anthurium eight to 12 days post bloom to pack and ship them. It is imperative you wait until the flower is ¾ open before harvesting; otherwise it is not completely mature.
- 2
  Moisten paper towels and surround each Anthurium stem with wet towels. Place each flower in its own polyethylene bag and secure the bag tightly.
- 3
  Place each covered and towel moistened flower into a corrugated cardboard box. Lay flowers down on the first level of the box facing one direction. When you start a new layer of flowers on top of the first, place the flowering end of the Anthurium the opposite direction; do this on every level. The company that exports the flowers will keep the boxes cool so the flowers do not die.

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