i tried putting it in a glass of water with a little salt but it doesnt seem to work much. any other suggestions?
2006-10-25 20:28:30 · 15 answers · asked by paranoid-android 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
add cold water every morning...
add "eau de javal" (srry for my frensh) it will last more than a week.
2006-10-25 20:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by A J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the flower. If it is a bulb flower such as a tulip, daffodil, lily, etc, use fresh water, cut the ends off before placing it in the water, and no salt. Just water. I also hear rumors to drop a copper penny in the water. I dont know ifg it actually works, but i hear many of my customers say that.
If it is any other type of flower, do the same, cut the ends off. If you live near a flower shop, grocery chain that has a flower shop, ask for a packet of preservative. This generally helps keep the longevity of the non-bulb type flowers. My store gives them out for free. Good luck! :)
2006-10-26 03:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by lebowbrad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt...no no no....the best thing to do is cut the flower at the bottom of the stem at an angle to get the salt out of it...then add fresh water with a little 7up. Refresh the water and the seven up every morning. It also depends on the flower...roses only last a week or so...carnations last alot longer.
2006-10-26 03:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Natty137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put it in fresh water and an "asprin" for good measure. This peps up the flower from stem up and it will remain fresh for awhile. You could also try spraying it with some mild hair spray, setting it and stiffening the petals for some time. This too is a temporary measure and is not permanent. Salt may make it wilt if too strong and eventually it will lose it's will to remain upright and pretty.
2006-10-26 04:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by vernon s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the stem at least half an inch everyday. the cut should be slanted to allow the flower to get more water. And don't put salt.
2006-10-26 03:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut at least 1/2 inch off the bottom every other day when you fill it with fresh water
2006-10-26 03:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by P B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you receive flowers first thing you have to do cut about one inch from the bottom,than put aspirin in the water,if the flower died,than it is sign that has not given from the heart..
2006-10-26 03:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to cut the stem slantly but no salt pls. should be able to last for a couple of days, depending on the type of the flowers
2006-10-26 04:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by sugar_guy84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the water and cut a little off the stem every day, add an aspirin to the water also
2006-10-26 22:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-26 03:50:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try cutting down the stalks about half an inch to keep the tips fresh
2006-10-26 11:23:46 · answer #11 · answered by coombzay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋