Some Tips That Can Make Your Bouquets Last
Flowers are one of the meaningful gifts and liveliest decorations for nearly any occasion, all year ’round. Places such as homes and offices are more lively and comfortable when flowers are used as decorations. What makes these gifts of nature so great is that they look and smell fantastic. They have unique shapes, bright colors, and they have the most wonderful smells only nature can provide.
The downside is that flowers tend to wilt prematurely if you don’t take care of them right. Not everyone are florists and gardeners, but here are some surefire ways to make floral arrangements you receive last a little longer:
- If possible, use flower food or floral foam in your vases instead of just water. These can be bought from and/or provided by your florist.
- Remember to always use a clean vase with ample space, and use clear water every day. Once the flower food solution or water becomes cloudy, replace it all immediately.
- No flower food or flower foam? You can 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 acid in the soda will slow down growth of bacteria 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 at a 45-degree angle, and do this underwater. This allows the stems to draw in water instead of air and the increased surface area from the 45-degree cut allows for improved water/solution absorption.
- Some flowers can last longer than others in the arrangement. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Remove leaves that will be below the waterline of the vase, because leaves in water tend to promote bacterial growth.
- Keep flowers in a cool, dry spot, in approximately 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. It is recommended to keep them away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators, to avoid premature dehydration and wilting.
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