Oasis Standard Floral Foam Maxlife - 48 Pieces

Reliable medium-density support and even water saturation make this a dependable everyday foam for professional fresh-flower production. The OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife – 48 Brick Case is Smithers-Oasis' classic wet floral foam for everyday floral designs, offering secure stem placement, consistent hydration, and easy cutting for routine shop work. Each brick measures 9" x 4" x 3" and is pre-scored at 1/2 and 1/3 for faster portioning and reduced waste. Maxlife technology is formulated to maximize flower hydration and help keep cut flowers fresher longer, making this case a practical choice for retail flower shops, wedding florists, event studios, funeral florists, floral educators, and other professionals producing fresh arrangements in volume.

• Case Quantity: 48 floral foam bricks
• Brick Size: 9" x 4" x 3"
• Density: Medium density for everyday fresh-flower designs
• Foam Type: Standard wet floral foam
• Pre-Scored: Scored at 1/2 and 1/3 for efficient cutting and portioning
• Maxlife: Degrades by 75% within 1 year in an anaerobic environment according to ASTM D5511
• Shipping: Free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states included in the listed price

OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife is designed for general fresh-flower work where dependable hydration and average stem grip are the priority. Its medium-density structure is well suited to roses, carnations, poms, liatris, foliage, and many other common floral materials used in everyday arrangements, wedding centerpieces, sympathy pieces, retail designs, and florist-made gifts. Unlike OASIS® Instant Floral Foam, Standard foam is not perforated for accelerated water absorption, making it the traditional choice for shops that prefer the classic OASIS® brick format. For thicker tropical stems, very large flowers, or especially top-heavy designs, OASIS® Deluxe foam provides a heavier-density alternative with stronger mechanical grip.

The price listed is our everyday professional wholesale rate — the same rate working florists, event studios, retail floral shops, funeral florists, floral educators, and other buyers pay, with no account application and no minimum order required to access the price shown. Free shipping to all 48 contiguous U.S. states is included in the listed price. Nothing additional is added for standard shipping at checkout.

• Brand: OASIS® Floral Products
• Manufacturer: Smithers-Oasis
• Product Line: OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife
• Case Quantity: 48 bricks
• Individual Brick Dimensions: 9"L x 4"W x 3"H
• Foam Type: Wet floral foam for fresh-cut flowers
• Density: Medium density
• Stem Support: Average stem grip suited to most everyday floral arrangements
• Saturation: Designed to saturate completely and evenly when floated properly on clean water
• Pre-Scored: 1/2 and 1/3 sections for accurate cutting and reduced waste
• Maxlife Technology: Scientifically formulated to maximize flower hydration and support longer-lasting fresh arrangements
• Degradation Standard: Degrades by 75% within 1 year in an anaerobic environment according to ASTM D5511
• Compatible Applications: Everyday fresh floral arrangements, wedding work, centerpieces, sympathy designs, retail floral production, vase and container work, and florist-designed gifts
• Re-Wetting Limitation: Once previously saturated floral foam has completely dried, it cannot be effectively re-wetted for normal fresh-flower use
• Shipping: Free standard shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states is included in the listed price

To hydrate the foam correctly, place the brick gently on the surface of clean water and allow it to float and absorb water naturally under its own weight. Do not push, hold, or force the foam beneath the water. Forced submersion can trap air inside the cellular structure, creating dry zones that may prevent inserted stems from receiving adequate water even when the outside of the brick appears saturated. Once fully hydrated, cut or portion the brick along the factory score lines as needed, secure it appropriately inside the container, and insert freshly cut stems firmly enough to make contact with the saturated interior. Avoid repeatedly removing and reinserting stems into the same hole because excessive insertions can reduce holding strength.

Keep an accessible water reservoir around the foam whenever the arrangement format allows and replenish water as flowers consume it. The medium-density Standard formula provides a useful balance of stem support and easy insertion for routine shop production. If the design requires thicker woody stems, tropical flowers, or significantly top-heavy materials, move up to OASIS® Deluxe Floral Foam for greater mechanical support. Do not allow saturated foam supporting fresh flowers to dry completely, because previously hydrated floral foam cannot be effectively restored once fully dried.

Who Uses This: Professional wedding florists, event and corporate floral designers, retail flower shops, funeral and sympathy florists, hotel and hospitality floral programs, floral design schools, production studios, and wholesale buyers who need reliable medium-density wet floral foam for everyday fresh-flower work.

What is the difference between OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife and OASIS® Instant Floral Foam Maxlife?
Both are medium-density wet floral foams designed for everyday fresh-flower arrangements and average stem grip. OASIS® Instant is perforated with holes to accelerate water absorption, while OASIS® Standard uses the traditional non-perforated brick construction. Standard is a dependable choice for routine floral production when rapid saturation is not the primary requirement. Instant is better suited to shops that want faster preparation during higher-volume production.

How should OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife be saturated?
Place the foam on the surface of clean water and allow it to absorb water naturally under its own weight. Never press or force the brick underwater, because forced submersion can trap air inside the foam and create dry zones around inserted stems. Once saturated, keep the foam supplied with water throughout the useful life of the arrangement. If it completely dries after initial saturation, it should not be relied on for normal re-wetting and fresh-flower hydration.

What is the most cost-effective way to keep a professional floral shop stocked with OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife?
This listing contains a full case of 48 OASIS® Standard Floral Foam Maxlife bricks at LO Florist Supplies' everyday professional wholesale rate. The price shown is already available to florists, event studios, retail flower shops, and other buyers without a trade-account application, minimum order, or separate wholesale quote. Free standard shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states is also included in the listed price. This makes the case straightforward to cost into everyday production, sympathy designs, wedding work, and recurring shop inventory.

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Important Use Note: Use passive float-and-sink saturation only. Never force floral foam beneath the water surface, as trapped air can create dry areas inside the brick. Once previously saturated floral foam has completely dried, it cannot be effectively re-wetted for normal fresh-flower use.

⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.