For many western societies the Narcissus (also known as Daffodil), our Flower of the Month for March, is a symbol for vanity. This also explains the term narcissism. The Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae family and there are approximately thirty different species. The flower is most commonly available in two colours: white and yellow, but more and more colours are becoming available through the breeding of new species.

Keeping flowers fresh during transport and reducing the environmental impact is one of the main challenges in the floral industry. At Chrysal, we have a deep understanding of the challenges and solutions for flower care, and sustainability comes first. A new state-of-the-art testing facility and realtime data platform in Chrysal Africa will enable growers, importers and retailers to streamline their operations while ensuring high-quality cut flowers are delivered to their customers in a sustainable way.

The growing challenge of plastics in the environment means it is more urgent than ever to find solutions to reduce, re-use and recycle. With our Chrysal Professional 2 Bag-in-Box you can take a step to better care for our planet by simply nurturing your flowers with Chrysal. Our new packaging contains up to 70% less plastic than our blue containers and now also comes in a 10L size. Not only is our new packaging ecologically friendly, it is also more user-friendly.

The Pro Manager Mastercourse Floriculture has been organized for over 10 years now and connects future floricultural leaders from around the globe with the current leaders in the industry. Together they discuss the future of their respective companies and thus, in a timespan of two weeks, the future of the industry. The newest edition will take place from 28 October to 8 November 2024, coinciding with the IFTF and Aalsmeer Trade Fair. 

The current working method for transporting Hydrangeas is labour intensive & costly. Small bags of water are attached by hand before the Hydrangeas travel for several days. Mostly the water from the small bags leaks, causing damaged boxes, a higher risk of Botrytis and dehydrated Hydrangeas upon arrival. Now Chrysal introduces a solution to make the transport of the Hydrangeas easier and cheaper. With the Chrysal FreshLiner attaching small bags of water isn’t  necessary for ensuring fresh flowers and firm leaves.

OAT Agrio Japan Ltd (OAT) announced today that they will acquire 100% of the shares of Chrysal from Nordian Capital Partners and management. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities. Chrysal is the worldwide leader in high quality care for flowers and plants. Chrysal has extensive knowledge of both the horticultural chain as well as the different channels-to-market.

What has become clear is that customers in 2016 are expecting a better guarantee on flowers. They expect a vase life of 10 days, but currently they only perceive that flowers last 6 to 7 days – and this is not always guaranteed. The number one factor for a better guarantee on flowers is hygiene.

Orchids are the diamonds in the cut flower world and symbolize luxury and quality. This elegant flower is the perfect gift and is also widely used in weddings and other luxurious designs. With the right care they can be enjoyed for a long time.

It’s the season of the peony and that's why it is the perfect Flower of the Month for June. These flowers have an undeniable charm and come in many colours and shapes. Peonies symbolize abundance, love, happiness and health. 

With the proper care, you can enjoy these large, special flowers even more. It’s all about the right timing and the right care! We have a couple of tips for you to enjoy these beautiful flowers as long as possible.

The lovely smelling Polianthes Tuberosa is our new Flower of the Month. You can find this beautiful flower in three colours: white, pink and purple while some variants are even striped. Multiple flowers grow on a single stem in bunches and the size of the flower can vary. In this article we tell you all you need to know about this flower so you can take care of them in the best way possible.