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 homes and offices are more comfortable and lively when flowers are used as decorations. These gifts of nature look and smell fantastic, which makes them so great. They have bright colors, unique shapes, and they have the most wonderful smells only nature can provide.
The only problem 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 you receive flowers that are in a box, act as fast as possible. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be provided by your florist.
- If the flower food or floral foam solution turns cloudy, replace it entirely. 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. Some gardening experts even say you can pour a 12-ounce can of non-diet Sprite or 7-Up in half a gallon of water The soda's acidity 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.
- Generally, some flowers last longer than others. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Remove leaves that will be under the vase's waterline, 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. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.
The only problem 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 you receive flowers that are in a box, act as fast as possible. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be provided by your florist.
- If the flower food or floral foam solution turns cloudy, replace it entirely. 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. Some gardening experts even say you can pour a 12-ounce can of non-diet Sprite or 7-Up in half a gallon of water The soda's acidity 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.
- Generally, some flowers last longer than others. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.
- Remove leaves that will be under the vase's waterline, 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. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.
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