2007-05-14 11:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Shorty369 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
first remove all leaves that will be below the top of the vase. leaves in the water decay quickly, causing the flowers to decay as well.
second a touch of sugar and a few drops of lemon juice or leach. the sugar provides 'food' and the lemon juice or bleach keeps bacteria from growing.
every couple of days change the water and trim the bottom of the stems to prolong the flowers.
hope this helps.
2007-05-14 11:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they are going to die eventually, but they are still living for the moment. if you buy cut flowers, they often come with a packet designed especially to help prolong the aesthetic life of the flowers. I think you could also buy these packets or go to the local floral shop and ask about it.
2007-05-14 18:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by flyaway_far 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard just a few tablespoons of 7Up
2007-05-14 18:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the water cold...the flowers are already dead(seperated from their roots)..Keep them away from the radiator.The heat will dry them out quicker.
2007-05-14 18:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋