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2006-12-27 04:21:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Add raw sugar to the water you have them in and cut the stems at an angle rather tham straight across - this helps the sugared water seep into the stems better.
2006-12-27 04:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cannot comment on adding stuff to the water, but I imagine that the additives that come with the roses will work just fine, or you can likely find something similar at your local florist shop or nursery. However, I can comment on how you can care for the roses aside from, or in addition to additives. Many people don't realize that the bottom portion of the cut stem actually gets clogged with all sorts of stuff, preventing the water from getting up to the flower (not just roses). One of the things that cut flower stems can often get clogged with is bacteria, which will be in water in larger quantities the longer it sits. So, the solution to this is to change the water every single day, and to re-cut the stems every single day (cut them at an angle). Fresh water and fresh cuts daily. You can also try the additives, but don't forget the fresh water and cuts.
2006-12-27 04:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Longer Lasting Cut Flowers Home Remedy's
Keep cut roses for 3-4 weeks in a vase! Just put l/2 of water with 1/2 of Mountain Dew in a vase. I had a cut rose that lasted and "dried" in 4 weeks in a vase and it still looked fresh! Then simply take off petals and place in a bowl for popourri." , "Combine two Tbs. of vinegar, three Tbs. of sugar and one quart warm water in your vase. Your cut flowers will last much longer!
2006-12-27 04:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always cut the stem under water and use warm water. When a stem has been exposed to the air the little tubes in the stem fill with air and prevent the water from going up to the flower. Place the stem underwater and cut off at least an inch if you can. Leave it there to drink up all the water it needs and then transfer to another vase if you need to. Best if you just leave in that container.
2006-12-27 04:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by kimballama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy plant feed, mix it in the vase in question, and it will last longer. Don't use all of it at once if you can help it. If u buy the roses it will come with a small packet.
2006-12-27 04:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Brx,
Rather than posting the entire article I'll post this link, go to:
http://www.your-healthy-gardens.com/roses-for-display.html
The article will take you step by step on cutting roses for display and extending the life of cut flowers.
2006-12-27 06:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by sciwaysat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The florist told me the best way is to change the water everyday. This will let them last at
least 10 days to 2 week's. It works and it's worth the beauty.
2006-12-30 02:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by Rich goldie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the ends on an angle i sometime put an aspirin in the water they seem to last longer.
2006-12-27 04:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♥ lou lou ♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add a aspirin to the water you put the roses in
2006-12-27 04:22:28 · answer #9 · answered by faithloveseternally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use cold water! i know your probably like "cold water?" who the hell uses cold water on flowers........every florist does. warm water is absorbed in the stem faster and causes the flower to bloom faster and also die faster. you don't even need any kind of plant food, just use cold water. i guranteee you it will last about 3 days longer than normal.
2006-12-27 04:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by Aldeni 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋