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Home  Collectibles Garden and Outdoors Tips That Can Make Your Bouquets Last
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Tips That Can Make Your Bouquets Last |
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Written by MarkSilva
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Friday, 01 January 2010 |
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Flowers are really popular to send to loved ones on special occasions such as Valentines Day, Mother's Day, weddings, and anniversaries. Even homes and offices use them for decorations to make the place livelier and more comfortable. What makes these gifts of nature so great is that they smell and look fantastic. They have unique shapes, bright colors, and they have the most wonderful scents only nature can provide.
by MarkSilva
Flowers are really popular to send to loved ones on special occasions such as Valentines Day, Mother's Day, weddings, and anniversaries. Even offices and homes use them for decorations to make the place more lively and less plain. What makes these gifts of nature so great is that they look and smell amazing. They have unique shapes, bright colors, and they have the most wonderful scents 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 bouquets you receive last a little longer:
- If you receive flowers that aren't in water, act as quick 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 floral foam solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. Same goes for those who are using plain water; replacing it daily with fresh water is a must.
- If floral foam is unavailable, you can make your own makeshift flower freshener. Just add 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 soda's acidity will slow down growth of bacteria in the water, while the sugar will "feed" the flowers.
- Re-cut stems using a cutting tool that will not crush the stems. A sharp knife, pruning shears, or even a good pair of scissors can do. 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.
- Some flowers will last longer than others in the arrangement. 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, to avoid premature dehydration and wilting.
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