GERBERA CARE INSTRUCTIONS: You gerbera flowers arrive with a protective netting and a clear tube support placed on every stem, to ensure that your gerbera flowers arrive in perfect condition. On receiving your gerbera bouquet, cut the band and remove the gerbers immediately from the box, while removing the protective netting. Cut each gerbera stem 1 inch under running water, and place the gerbera bouquet in a vase filled ¾ with luke warm water mixed with a packet of floral food. Always keep your gerbers away from direct sunlight, drafts, excessive heat or cold. Tender gerbera stems need support to uphold the large heavy hooded blooms. We recommend that you leave the plastic tubes in place to help your gerbera bouquet stay fresh and maximize its vase life.