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 comfortable and lively when flowers decorate the place. These gifts of nature smell and look amazing, which makes them so great. They have bright colors, unique shapes, and they have the most wonderful scents only nature can give.
The downside? Fresh flowers don't stay fresh for long especially if you don't take care of them properly. Not all of us are florists and gardeners, but here are some surefire ways to make bouquets you receive last a little longer:
- If you receive flowers that aren't in water, act as quick as possible. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be bought from your florist.
- If the flower food or floral foam solution turns cloudy, replace it completely. Same goes for those who are using plain water; replacing it daily with fresh water is a must.
- No flower foam or flower food? You can make your own! Simply mix a teaspoon of bleach, a tablespoon of sugar, and a gallon of water. Viola! Your homemade flower food. If these ingredients are unavailable, try mixing a 12-ounce can of clear, non-diet soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) with half a gallon of water. The acid in the soda 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 can also improve the plants' liquid absorption.
- Generally, some flowers last longer than others. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Get rid of leaves that will be under the vase's waterline, to lessen bacteria growth in the water.
- 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. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.
The downside? Fresh flowers don't stay fresh for long especially if you don't take care of them properly. Not all of us are florists and gardeners, but here are some surefire ways to make bouquets you receive last a little longer:
- If you receive flowers that aren't in water, act as quick as possible. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be bought from your florist.
- If the flower food or floral foam solution turns cloudy, replace it completely. Same goes for those who are using plain water; replacing it daily with fresh water is a must.
- No flower foam or flower food? You can make your own! Simply mix a teaspoon of bleach, a tablespoon of sugar, and a gallon of water. Viola! Your homemade flower food. If these ingredients are unavailable, try mixing a 12-ounce can of clear, non-diet soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) with half a gallon of water. The acid in the soda 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 can also improve the plants' liquid absorption.
- Generally, some flowers last longer than others. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Get rid of leaves that will be under the vase's waterline, to lessen bacteria growth in the water.
- 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. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.
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