how can i make my fresh cut roses last longer ??

Question

my husband bought be a bouquet of roses today and i was wondering what i could do to last longer. what should i add to the water for this ? it cam with the food packet. what temp water is best. help soon.

Answer 1

Cut the bottom of the stem at an angle about a 1/4 of inch up. Also add a little 7up to the water. Every 2-3 days re-cut the bottoms and give them fresh water with a little 7up. The stems close off so the flower stops taking water, by cutting them you open them back up.
My sister has been a florist for over 20yrs.
Good luck.

Answer 2

room temperature has a big impact, cut flowers are in fridge trucks so they last longer, if you are somewhere cool leave the flowers outside or near window, avoid heating source, if the flower heads droop, just put them in a tub of cold water (a few ice cubes can help and soak them for 2o or so, it "firms' up the stem again, the cutting at an angle and changing water are of course the main way, well described by florist's sister

Answer 3

this helps put roses into some deep water cut the stems on the end of the roses while they are in the water,this will keep air from getting into the stem, place roses back in fresh water warm water
drink a beer

Answer 4

cut the stems diagonally under water room temp water you cnaadd the food packet or.... a little sugar keep them out from under a fan or heating vent away from windows refreshh the water every few days enjoy!!! if they are still good after a few days/week - and getting a little wilted or brown - cut them down again and peel back some of the dead petals.

Answer 5

try changing the water every other day. leave some water at room temperature. i give my flowers a splash of 7up or sprite when i change the water they love that for some reason. i never use the package that comes with the flowers just sprite or 7up...happy valentines day!!