How To Preserve The Life Span Of Fresh Flowers
One of life's most pleasurable moments is greeting the delivery man at the door or getting a phone call from the receptionist at your office telling you that fresh flowers have been delivered for you.
Because this is a tangible reminder that someone is thinking of you, you wouldn't want the whole thing to die on the first day or two after receiving it.
To make sure that you get the longest life span and enjoy the most out of it, here are some tips.
The first thing to do is to remove the flowers from the delivery box.
Discard damaged petals and leaves.
If they appear to be smashed or dead flowers, worry not.
While you can't control how they are shipped, you can certainly take easy steps to take care of them.
Next is to fill the vase with lukewarm water and add some flower food or floral preservatives.
After that, use a sharp knife to cut each stem at an angle for about an inch.
Finally, you can arrange them.
Place the bulkier stems first then add the small flowers and greens to close any gaps and finish your bouquet.
Your arrangement will be revitalized after some time, depending on the type of flowers.
With proper care, most flowers will look beautiful for 7 to 10 days.
Others will still be around for up to two weeks.
In choosing vases, there are new creative options that can add impact to your flower arrangements.
Extra teapots or watering cans, antique frames, light bulbs, antique frames, plastic holders in a variety of hues and more can easily be turned into attractive floral display containers.
You can also use florist's foam to hold the flowers.
Soak the foam for 15 minutes and cut it to fit the container.
Moisture in the air is another factor that helps in preserving the freshness of flowers.
To maintain humidity, keep the vase filled with water.
Change the water every two to three days.
Remember that most cut flowers are very thirsty.
To make sure that water will be absorbed more efficiently, cut stems every time you change the water.
Always create a clean floral environment.
Carefully wash and rinse the container so that the fresh water will not be contaminated.
Remove decaying leaves and petals as they can create a rich habitat for bacteria.
Strip off leaves that are below the water line.
Lastly, keep your flower arrangement away from sunlight and other heat sources.
Because this is a tangible reminder that someone is thinking of you, you wouldn't want the whole thing to die on the first day or two after receiving it.
To make sure that you get the longest life span and enjoy the most out of it, here are some tips.
The first thing to do is to remove the flowers from the delivery box.
Discard damaged petals and leaves.
If they appear to be smashed or dead flowers, worry not.
While you can't control how they are shipped, you can certainly take easy steps to take care of them.
Next is to fill the vase with lukewarm water and add some flower food or floral preservatives.
After that, use a sharp knife to cut each stem at an angle for about an inch.
Finally, you can arrange them.
Place the bulkier stems first then add the small flowers and greens to close any gaps and finish your bouquet.
Your arrangement will be revitalized after some time, depending on the type of flowers.
With proper care, most flowers will look beautiful for 7 to 10 days.
Others will still be around for up to two weeks.
In choosing vases, there are new creative options that can add impact to your flower arrangements.
Extra teapots or watering cans, antique frames, light bulbs, antique frames, plastic holders in a variety of hues and more can easily be turned into attractive floral display containers.
You can also use florist's foam to hold the flowers.
Soak the foam for 15 minutes and cut it to fit the container.
Moisture in the air is another factor that helps in preserving the freshness of flowers.
To maintain humidity, keep the vase filled with water.
Change the water every two to three days.
Remember that most cut flowers are very thirsty.
To make sure that water will be absorbed more efficiently, cut stems every time you change the water.
Always create a clean floral environment.
Carefully wash and rinse the container so that the fresh water will not be contaminated.
Remove decaying leaves and petals as they can create a rich habitat for bacteria.
Strip off leaves that are below the water line.
Lastly, keep your flower arrangement away from sunlight and other heat sources.
