2007-02-15 09:33:01 · 7 answers · asked by sarcastro1976 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If you don't manage to perk them up, try cutting the stems very short and floating them in a bowl. It is surprising how long they last like this.
2007-02-15 09:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by alice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The stem ends are clogged with air bubbles and/or bacteria. Cut off the stems underwater, with a super-sharp knife, if possible. Cut off about 1 1/2 " at least from each stem, being sure the cut on the stem stays immersed for at least 30 seconds before quickly transferring it to a vase of fresh water. Put an aspirin or two in the water, and a couple of ounces of Sprite or 7-Up. If this does not work it is too late. But the aspirin really can save some pretty sad-looking cut flowers.
2007-02-15 09:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Emmaean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them booze. Seriously.
The secret to keeping cut flowers looking good as long as possible is to minimize the growth of bacteria in the water and to provide nourishment to replace what the flower would have gotten had it not been cut. Add a few drops of vodka (or any clear spirit) to the vase water for antibacterial action along with 1 teaspoon sugar. Change the water every other day, refreshing the vodka and sugar each time.
2007-02-15 10:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ania & Richard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop an aspirin in the vase. Crush it first. This helps to make them last longer. Also trim about 1/2 inch from the bottom at an angle to help it absorb the water better.
2007-02-15 09:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how to reverse the drooping, but I can give you a tip on preventing the droop. Cut the stems underwater.
2007-02-15 09:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fill your vase 3/4 of the way full and put in 3 tablespoons of sugar
2015-08-21 18:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ryck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re-cut the stems at a slant under water and place them in warm water.
2007-02-15 10:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by K. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋