Floral foam is an essential material in any Florist Shop, it is a lightweight and porous material that supports stems when inserted. It can be cut into any shape making it an excellent choice for any arrangement that requires stability.
Which type of floral foam should I use?
Wet floral foam (green) are for fresh cut flower arrangements. It absorbs a large amount of water providing a water source for your fresh flowers letting them live for a longer period of time.
Dry floral foam (grey) are for dried flower or artificial botanical arrangements. It does not absorb water so it cannot be used interchangeably for fresh flowers.
How to soak floral foam (Wet)
To soak wet foam simply follow these steps:
Cut into your desired shape
Drop foam block on the surface of a pail of clear water
Let it sink down without any assistance
Once foam is fully soaked the colour will change from light to dark green
Foam takes around 1-2 minutes to hydrate completely but many florists soak blocks in advance (e.g. the evening before an event). Once wet floral foam has dried out, it does not absorb water well so it should not be reused for arrangements. View our Youtube Video for a guide to soaking wet floral foam!