Preserved Rice Ear

Preserved Rice Ear

With its delicate texture and golden hues, the preserved Rice Ear brings a natural and elegant touch to any space. Ideal for minimalist or rustic decorations, its elongated and slender shape lends visual lightness without overloading the surroundings.

Our Preserved Products

• Always competitive prices
• Exceptional quality
• Regular availability all year round

What is the Rice Ear?

Rice Ear is nothing more than the stem of Oryza sativa, commonly known as the rice plant. In its natural state, this stem is soft to the touch and slightly rough due to the presence of rice grains. The colour varies depending on the variety, but is generally between golden and green.

The preserved version has undergone a process which has the advantage of increasing its shelf life and does not require any special care. The disadvantage is a slight change in feel and texture and a loss of aroma.

Rice Ear durability

With proper care, preserved Rice Ear can last for months or even years.

How to keep the preserved Rice Ear in good condition?

• Avoid any action that may crush, press or bend foliage, petals and flowers.
• Avoid direct or indirect exposure to sunlight.
• Avoid the presence of intense sources of indirect light, including those behind glass or similar surfaces.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to environments with humidity levels above 50%.
• Avoid continuous exposure to temperatures exceeding 30°C.
• The use of these elements is recommended for indoor use only.

For which professionals is the preserved Rice Ear useful?

Interior Designers

• Use: Incorporate preserved stems into decorative arrangements, centrepieces, and wall hangings.
• Benefits: It provides a natural and durable element that enhances the aesthetics of interiors without the need for constant maintenance.

Florists

• Use: The stems are used in wedding bouquets, flower arrangements and event decorations.
• Benefit: They provide a long-lasting option for floral arrangements without the added expense of frequent replacement.

Event Designers

• Use: Integrate the stems in decorations for weddings, parties and corporate events.
• Benefit: Brings a natural and elegant touch to event decorations and keeps the look fresh for longer.

Production and preservation process

1. Selection and preparation: We carefully select Rice Ear stems to ensure they are in optimum condition.
2. Preservative treatment: The preservative and colorant (50% glycerin + water + colorants) are applied by the absorption method, immersing the lower part of the stems in the liquid. After 24 to 36 hours, when the preservative has been totally absorbed, the product can pass to the next phase.
3. Drying: The product passes to the drying station with a higher temperature and a lower percentage of ambient humidity where it will remain for 24 to 48 hours.
4. Inspection and packaging: Finally, we remove damaged and wilted leaves and select only the best, healthiest and most attractive stems, and carefully pack it to protect it during transportation and storage.

Why do we believe so much in the Santa Dorotea quality?

We carefully control the entire process. From the care and treatment of the plants, the specific manual selection of the specimens that present the best conditions, the preservation process, to the packaging and transport through our own transport service Verdnatura.

Before packaging, each plant is subjected to a final inspection. We check the integrity of the plant’s structure, flexibility and overall appearance. In addition, the plants are carefully packed to avoid damage during transport and we use packaging materials that protect the plants from moisture and shocks.

Finally, we collect and analyze feedback from florists and other customers to identify areas for improvement in our production and preservation processes and implement continuous improvements based on this feedback to ensure that our plants maintain the highest quality.

Santa Dorotea – A sure bet for quality

At Santa Dorotea we focus on quality and care in everything we do, both in what we produce and in what we select from the best producers in the world to offer you the best variety at competitive prices.