So, you just had flowers delivered to you, now what?
ü If your flowers came in plastic, remove this as soon as possible.
ü Do not place your arrangement near fruit or in the path of
cigarette smoke. The ethylene gas is detrimental to many flower types.
ü Avoid placing flower arrangements in windowsills and other areas
with full sun where flowers can wilt due to overheating.
ü Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.
How to Keep Your Flowers Looking Fresh
ü Keep your vase filled with water! All flower and foliage stems
should be submerged. Flowers stay fresher, longer when they can get a drink!
ü If your flowers came in a basket or other container with foam,
add fresh water every day.
ü Immediately remove dead or wilting leaves and stems from fresh
flower arrangements.
ü Watch your water. When it gets cloudy it’s time to change it out.
Changing the Water in Your Flower Arrangement
ü First remove any dead or dying flowers from the arrangement.
ü After carefully removing the good flowers, clean the vase
thoroughly with soapy water to remove any bacteria that could cause the fresh
flowers to deteriorate even quicker. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
ü Replace the water and mix in the flower preservative provided by
your florist, according to the instructions on the packet.
ü For best results, cut stems with a sharp knife at an angle about
one to two inches from the bottom. This allows them to better absorb water. Do
not use scissors to cut your flowers because they can crush the stems and
prevent water absorption.
ü Place loose stems or wrapped bouquets of fresh flowers in your
water mixture as soon as possible.
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