Step 2 · After harvest
RIONA Flower Food — liquid concentrate for all cut flowers
Suitable for all kinds of fresh flowers. One 60 ml bottle makes roughly 8–12 litres of vase water, enough for many vases.
The same solution our group company Sun International Flower uses on its export orchids
Pack sizes
"Makes" is worked out at 5–7 ml per litre · For any size, ask our sales team.
Test results
3 days → 8 days
Tested by a researcher at room temperature: flowers lasted 3 days in plain water and 8 days with RIONA. In each photo the left vase is plain water and the right vase is water with RIONA.
Roses
Lily
Hydrangea
What RIONA does for your flowers
From cold storage and transport to the shop.
No bent neck
Prevents "bent neck" by increasing water uptake.
Vibrant colour
Flowers and leaves keep vibrant colour.
Less bacteria and odour
Inhibits bacterial growth, reduces odour of water.
Firm stems
Stems stay firm, not slimy.
How to use — easier than you think
- 1
Clean the vase
Fill it with tap water.
- 2
Add 5 ml per litre
Thai product sheet: 5–7 ml. Stir and arrange. Better water uptake helps prevent bent neck.
- 3
Change all the water
When you change the water, change all of it. Never mix old and fresh solution.
- Mixed solution can be reused within a week.
- Store cool and dark, 5–25 °C · 18-month shelf life sealed.
- Avoid metal containers (stainless steel is fine).
RIONA Professional Concentrate — for wholesalers, growers, florists and retailers
Just the right amount of nutrients for hydration during cold storage, transport and retail, without stimulating full development prematurely.
Every size, from 60 ml to 200 L drums, is ordered through our sales team. Send this form and we will reply with a trade price and terms, or call 02-448-6244.
Product documents
- Request the product sheet by e-mail · Thai and English · How to use, sizes and good practice, for shops and wholesalers
Questions we get
How do I order, get a trade price or become a reseller?
Send the trade-price form, call 02-448-6244 or email sales@extico.com. Our sales team replies with trade prices, sizes and terms. We issue VAT invoices (VAT-registered company).
Are there safety documents (MSDS)?
Ask us at sales@extico.com and we will tell you which safety documents we can send.