Caring For Cut Flowers

You just received a bouquet of roses and they are gorgeous, but for how long. You know that it is just a matter of time before they begin to wilt and eventually die. Here are some tips to get the most out of your cut flowers.

Cutting Your Flowers Stems

Before putting your flowers in water, cut the stems at an angle underneath water. Cutting them at an angle will give your flower more surface area in which to absorb nutrients. Cutting them under water will prevent air from getting into the veins of your flowers. If an air bubble gets in, it will be unable to absorb nutrients.

Give Your Flowers Good Water

Tap water in most areas is hard water. It is full of minerals which make it alkaline. This alkaline water does not get absorbed into your plant well. To remedy this, make sure you use the flower food provided by your florist. It will make the water more suitable for your flowers. You could also use distilled water. Use room temperature water and be sure to replace your water every couple of days.

Keep Your Flowers Clean

If any leaves fall off of your flowers remove them from the water as soon as possible. If any leaves will be below the water line, cu them off. Dead leaves will promote the growth of bacteria which will harm your flowers.
Remove dead or wilted flowers for the same reason.

Keep Your Flowers Away From Heat

Keep your flowers away from heat sources like ovens and direct sunlight. They can kill your flowers by drying them out. Try to keep your flowers in a cool place at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.