Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Trailing Ceropegia woodii vines from a Heliconia flower
- 23 May 2018
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Place a Heliconia stem at a slight angle in a vase.
Slip the Ceropegia woodii vines into the cavity of the Heliconia flower.
Arrange the vines so that they trail down the flower stem
Use a bamboo skewer to adjust the placement if needed.
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