The flower buds should be full – it means that the petals are many and strong
Flower buds should not turn black, moldy, or dehydrated – the state is unhealthy and may not bloom
The flower branches should be strong – the performance of the flower material is robust
The flower feet should not turn black, yellow, moldy, rotten, or smelly – it may have been stored for a period of time, and the flower material has been infected by bacteria
Leaves should not turn yellow, dry or droop – the flower material may have been stored for a period of time and begin to age and dehydrate
Flowering branches should be longer – fresher