• The hard, beak-like part of the flower is known as spathe, and gives the flower the appearance of a bird's head and beak since it is perpendicular to the stem. The flower emerges from the spathe. On average the flower consists of 3 orange petals and 3 purplish-blue petals. 
• Average stem length is 36 inches. 
• Average head size is 3 to 6 inches in diameter. 
• Each stem has one flower. 
• Birds of Paradise flowers are shipped in 5 stem bunches which are bundled together by a rubber band. 
• Availability is year round. 
• Flowers are from our domestic USA, Hawaiian, and Costa Rican partner flower farms. 
• Expected vase life is an average of 8 to 10 days. 
• Due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact colors of this flower may vary to some degree. 
• Package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions.

Bulk Birds of Paradise flowers are shipped directly from our partner flower farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. |em>If your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is |strong>absolutely NORMAL|/strong>|/em>. Just follow these simple steps and the flowers will bloom delightfully. 

1. Remove flowers from box by cutting any straps. Do not remove the rubber bands holding the flowers together in a bunch. 
2. Fill containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. 
3. Using sharp scissors or a knife, cut the stems diagonally under running water approximately an inch from each stem's bottom edge.
4. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water. 
5. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well. 
6. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. 
7. Change water every 24 hours to keep flowers fresh. Assure that your flowers have sufficient water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.

If the petals are not showing or if the showing petals begin to brown, you will need to assist the remaining petals emerge from the spathe. Simply use your thumbnail or tweezers to gently enter the spathe and pull the petals outward.

For your Wedding or Special Event, we recommend that you arrange to have your Birds of Paradise delivered 2 days before the actual event. For a Saturday wedding your flowers should be delivered on the Thursday before the wedding. 

• FiftyFlowers uses FedEx for overnight delivery service. All deliveries should arrive by 5pm on your chosen delivery date and your flowers will most likely be delivered before 10:30am. Delivery time depends on service available to your address. Please contact FedEx and ask them the guaranteed delivery time for the specified delivery zip code. 
• Deliveries are available Tuesday through Friday. 
• The day before your selected delivery date, you will receive an automatically generated tracking number which you can use to track your package online at www.FedEx.com. 
• In order to ensure proper flower delivery, FedEx may require signature at time of delivery. Please arrange to have somebody home to ensure proper delivery. If you miss your delivery, please contact FedEx at 1.800-GO-FEDEX directly with your tracking number to reschedule delivery. 
• Each order must have a valid and working telephone number. FedEx will not accept any orders without a working telephone number. 
• Please review your shipping address carefully. If you provide the wrong shipping address, we are not responsible for any problems that may result. Any shipping redirects or changes will incur a $10 fee and changes may not be feasible as the delivery date approaches, especially once the shipping tracking number has been assigned. 
• FiftyFlowers.com is not responsible for packages that are received before or after the specified delivery date, are lost, stolen or damaged once in the hands of the carrier. In the event that there is a delay with your package, please contact FedEx directly.