I want to make my flowers last longer, I tried aspirin, but that didn't seem to help
2006-08-15 12:30:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
MY WIFE & MUM PUT BLEACH IN THE WATER THAY CAN LAST UPTO TWO WEEKS.
2006-08-15 12:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chris R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they make an additive for that ,don't know what it's called but florists use it..you might try coting the stems at a 45 degree angle and trying the aspirin again ,gives them more surface to absorb water
2006-08-15 12:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that one or two pennies will help, but my source for that information also recommends the aspirin trick that didn't work for you.
You may want to check with the local florist or greenhouse for recommendations.
2006-08-16 01:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the bacteria in the water that clogs the uptake of the water. I use a couple drops of bleach in a pint of water, and it does the trick. Also trimming the stems slightly every day helps too.
2006-08-15 12:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by hardy_rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The florists have a little bag of a powdery substance. Go to the grocery store where they sell flowers and ask for some. works great.
2006-08-15 12:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen on a television show a long time ago to put a cap of bleach (laundry bleach) to keep flowers.
2006-08-15 12:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get flower food at a florist or try a drop or two of ammonia
2006-08-15 12:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by trouthunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have always heard to drop 1 aspirin in the vase
2006-08-16 06:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by frankie61758 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always fill the vase with warm water (never cold) every three days. I saw this on one of those gardening shows just the other day.
2006-08-15 12:41:24 · answer #9 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A penny. Don't know why, but it works. Also, cut the stems at an angle. They get more water that way.
2006-08-15 12:35:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mix the water 50/50 with lime soda- they will last forever.
2006-08-15 13:44:08 · answer #11 · answered by bianca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋