how can i extend the life of roses once i've gotten them from the florist? They begin to wilt after 2 days.

Answer 1

cut the stems at an angle under cool running water before putting them in a vase of sugar water. the florist also should have some stuff you can put in the water to help keep them fresh longer.

Answer 2

I've heard of adding many different things to the water (aside from the little packets that you can get from the florist). I usually add either lemon-lime soda (7-Up) or vodka. It really does work. Each works in a different way, but the soda method is probably a little more practical. It gives them food (sugars), and the water being a little acidic makes it easier for it to travel up the stems. (Pretty much the same thing that the little packets from the florist do.)

Vodka works as a preservative, causing the flowers to ripen and wilt slower. It has to be diluted, though, or you could actually hurt the flowers.

For the 7-Up solution:
You can try a 1/1 ratio (one can of fresh water to one can of 7-Up or Sprite) or a 3/1 ratio (three water to one soda). Add a few drops of bleach to kill bacteria (because the sugar in the soda can encourage bacteria to grow).

Cut about 1/2 to 1 inch of the stem off when you get the flowers home - it helps keep air from getting sucked into the stem, as well as getting rid of any bacteria that might be hanging around there. Put the flowers in a clean vase and add the soda solution. About every 3 days or so, cut the stems again, clean the vase, and completely replace the solution. Keep the flowers in a bright, cool spot.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Some say to put sugar in the water others say aspirin. I use sugar, about a 1/4 of a teaspoon for a dozen. Change the water every day and, put them in the frig overnight as coolness will help preserve them as well. Make sure to use cold water.

Answer 4

Put some water with sugar and mix it together and then they will last up to a week or more it just depends keep them in a fresh area were is not hot at all. I do it all the time and it last a lot.

Answer 5

Use cool water, and change it everyday. Make sure there are no leaves below the water line. Do not put them in direct sunlight or under a vent. You can also put them in the refrigerator at night.

Answer 6

Trimming the stems and fresh water work somewhat.

Answer 7

I heard from someone that aspirin dropped in the water helps to feed them. I do not know if this is true, though.

Answer 8

put sugar in the bottom with the water and re cut the stems before you do that...