A stem bayonet clip having a compression portion with opposing main body portions movable with respect to one another； which may include one or more compression ribs provided on interior surfaces of the opposing main body portions； a locking mechanism provided about an edge portion of the opposing main body portions, the locking mechanism being configured to retain a compressive force applied to a stem of a floral element inserted between the opposing main body portions； and a bayonet portion configured to be inserted into floral foam or similar material. The stem bayonet clip configured to grip the stem portion of a flower while the bayonet portion holds the flower in place (in floral foam) as part of a flower arrangement.
