Tips That Can Make Your Bouquets Last Longer

Flowers are one of the meaningful gifts and liveliest decorations for nearly any occasion, all year ’round. Places such as offices and homes are more lively and comfortable when flowers are used as decorations. What makes these gifts of nature so great is that they smell and look fantastic. They have bright colours, unique shapes, and they have the most wonderful smells only nature can provide.

The downside? Fresh flowers don’t stay fresh for long especially if you don’t take care of them right. Not everyone are florists and gardeners, but here are some surefire ways to make flower arrangements you receive last a little longer:

- If you receive flowers that aren’t in water, act as fast as you can. 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 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? Make your own! Just add 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 7-Up or Sprite in 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 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 bouquet. Once they wilt, take them from the arrangement.

- Remove 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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