When you buy flowers, whether they’re for a special occasion or just to make your home look prettier, you want them to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, not all flowers are created equal, and some will last longer than others. If you want your new flowers to last as long as possible, follow these tips!
Fresh soap flower bouquets can brighten any room and quickly become a feature in interior design. But flowers that droop and die are definite designs that “don’t.” Whether you have cut fresh blooms from your backyard or you have received a bouquet of flowers, you want to do everything you can to keep your flowers looking beautiful. Use the following tips to keep your cut flowers looking fresh and full as long as possible.
Start with fresh flowers if possible.
If you buy fresh flowers to brighten your home every week, make sure you start with a fresh bouquet. Buy your flowers at the farmer’s market or directly from the flower shop to ensure the best quality. You can make fresh flowers last longer than those sitting in cold storage for several days. If you cut it yourself, make sure to prepare your vases and water before you cut so you can directly transport the flowers into the container.
Get the right container.
Your vase or container must be high enough to cover at least three to four inches of flower stems, with a few additional inches for additional support. You can always trim your stems to match the size of your vase. The size of your container does not matter as long as it is clean. Make sure your vase or other container has been cleaned thoroughly, because the remaining bacteria can age your flowers before their time. Rinse all soap residues so that it will not damage your flowers.
Cut the tip of your stem.
Fill your kitchen sink with cold water. Hold the stem below the water level and then cut with sharp scissors. Make a diagonal piece so that all ends of the stem are pointed. This will increase the surface area of the flower stem exposed to water, allowing flowers to take more water.
Prepare your vase.
Fill your vase with enough warm water so that it will cover at least three to four inches of stems. You can use vegetable foods specifically made to improve your flower life, or you can use aspirin. To use the aspirin method, destroy two unposed aspirin aspirin and add them to the water. Stir your vegetables and aspirin food completely into the water before adding your flowers.
Remove the leaves.
Submerged leaves are the main contributors to the development of bacteria in the vase, which can shorten the shelf life of your flowers. Make sure you remove the leaves that will be below the water level to reduce bacteria. If there are leaves that fall into the water, remove it immediately.
Keep your vase clean.
You have to get rid of flowers and add fresh water (with vegetable or aspirin food) as much as once a day. It is important to at least replace the water every three days to keep your forever flowers fresh. If a layer of waste starts to develop on the vase on the surface of the water, remove the flower and clean the vase with mild soap. Make sure to rinse thoroughly before adding flowers again.
Conclusion:
When it comes to arranging flowers, there’s a lot of thought that goes into making sure they look their best. But once the arrangement is done, you’re probably eager to show them off and enjoy their beauty.