Make Your Bouquets Last Longer
Flowers are really popular to send to loved ones on special occasions such as Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, weddings, and anniversaries. Places such as offices and homes are more comfortable and lively when flowers are used as decorations. What makes these gifts of nature so great is that they smell and look fantastic. They have unique shapes, bright colors, and they have the most wonderful smells only nature can provide.
The only problem? Fresh flowers don’t stay fresh for long especially if you don’t take care of them properly. Not everyone are florists and gardeners, but here are some surefire tips that could make bouquets you receive last a little longer:
- If you receive flowers that aren’t in water, act as quick as you can. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be bought from your florist.
- Remember to always use a clean vase with enough space, and use clear water every day. Once the flower food solution or water becomes cloudy, replace it all right away.
- No flower foam or flower food? Make your own! Just add a teaspoon of bleach, a tablespoon of sugar, and a gallon of water. Mix well and you have flower food. If these ingredients are unavailable, try mixing a 12-ounce can of clear, non-diet soda (like 7-Up or Sprite) with half a gallon of water. The soda’s acidity will slow bacteria growth in the water, while the sugar will feed the plant.
- Re-cut your flower stems at a 45-degree angle using a sharp cutting tool, such as a sharp knife, good pair of scissors, or pruning shears. Cut the stems underwater to allow more water absorption instead of air. A 45-degree angle stem cut will also improve liquid absorption of the plants.
- Some flowers generally last longer than others. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Get rid of leaves that will be under the waterline of the vase, because leaves in water tend to promote bacterial growth.
- Remember to place your flower arrangement in a cool, dry spot, away from heat. About 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit is the recommended temperature for flowers, away from heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, on top of televisions or radiators, and away from direct sunlight. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.
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