There
are few things more beautiful than cut flowers in a vase. They instantly
brighten any room. That is, of course, until they wilt and die. So how do you
make cut flowers last as long as possible?
Here
are some ideas:
Cut the bottom of the
stems before you put the flowers in the vase. An angled cut is best as
this will enable the flower to draw in more water.
Add a fertilizer to
the water. Most flower shops include a pouch with the order. Follow the
directions carefully. Don’t use too much.
Make sure the vase is
high enough to support the flowers. Too much strain on the stems will
cause the flowers to die sooner.
After a couple of
days, re-snip the stems. This will add an additional day or two to the
life of the flowers.
Flowers last longer
if you put them in the fridge (in water) overnight. That’s why florists
store cut flowers in cool rooms.
Finally,
watch the water level and top off as required. Older cut flowers will die
quickly when starved of water — even for just a couple of hours.
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