Preserved Oriental Thuja

Oriental Thuja Preserved

Oriental Thuja is an ornamental plant with elongated, glossy, intensely coloured leaves. Its elegant design and upright position add a sophisticated touch to any interior.

Our Preserved Products

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

What is Oriental Thuja?

Thuja Orientalis, also known as Oriental Thuja or Tree of Life, is a slow growing conifer with a rounded shape. It can grow up to 1 meter tall when potted and slightly taller when planted in the ground. Its leaves are green with a yellowish tinge for most of the year. In spring the foliage is bright green and in summer it pales a little. This plant is ideal for gardens and decorations because of its beautiful form and dense foliage.

When the stems of Thuja Orientalis are preserved, dyes are used to create a range of colours, from deep green to warm tones such as red. The preservation process retains the texture and rounded shape of the leaves, so they do not need water or light to look good. This makes preserved foliage perfect for floral arrangements that need to last and look fresh.

Durability of Oriental Thuja

In general, preserved Thuja orientalis will retain its original appearance and colour for at least 2 to 3 years, and in some cases even longer.

How do I keep my preserved Oriental Thuja 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 preserved Oriental Thuja useful?

Florists

• Use: Design and create long-lasting floral arrangements.
• Benefits: Adds elegance and natural colour to bouquets and floral decorations.

Interior Designers

• Use: Integration into interior design and event arrangements.
• Benefits: Provides a durable, low maintenance decorative option.

Event Designers

• Use: Create decorations for weddings, receptions and special events.
• Benefits: Provides decorative elements that stay fresh and aesthetically pleasing for longer.

Production and preservation process

1. Selection and preparation: We carefully select Oriental Thuja 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 strongly in the quality of Saint Dorothy?

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 analyse 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.