when receiving a bouquet before putting them in a vase of water??
2007-07-12 11:23:49 · 20 answers · asked by Sugar_Flip 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
the flowers are usually longer.
You cut them so they fit the case properly without looking awkward.
Cut them at a 45 degree angle under running water and that will promote proper water absorption.
2007-07-12 11:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Joey Joe, yo 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Soft stems seal over and woody stems get dried out. You want to crush any woody stems about an inch from the bottom and cut the soft stems so they will start to absorb the water in the vase and that will keep them nicer longer. When cutting rose stems, slice off all thorns (not cutting into the stem itself) and cut the stem at a diagonal while holding them under warm water. Immediately transfer them to the vase with water in it. This will keep them from wilting too fast. If the flowers come from a florist use the little packet that is enclosed with it. It helps nourish the flowers to make them stay fresh longer.
2007-07-12 11:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Frosty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the ends of the stems have dried out from cutting and the veins in them cannot draw up enough water to keep the flower alive. Cut them on an angle to allow the most veins to be exposed and the most water to suck up. Do it under water so that the end never is exposed to air - which starts to dry the ends up immediately. Every two or three days, take the flowers out and cut them again to make them last longer. And remember to remove all the leaves below the water level - they will poison the water and kill the flowers. Pax - C
2007-07-12 11:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cutting the stems of bought flowers extends their life. The flowers may have been cut for some time and the stems may have dried out a bit at base of stem. New cut allows them to take up water more easily. Hard stemmed flowers, e.g. roses, also benefit it you give the base of stem a bit of a bash and dip them in boiling water. Sounds cruel, I know, but look on it as first aid.
2007-07-12 22:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by LOOBYLOO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it opens up the stem so that the flower can receive more water.
2007-07-12 11:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by ☆Zestee☆ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stems get dry and crusty on the bottoms, cutting the tips off allow for water to be ingested by the plant.
2007-07-12 11:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by Lovely 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
because the flower will wilt to try to keep the stem from dieing so if you don't want wilted flowers cut the stems off
2007-07-12 11:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by turkey neck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u cut the bottom off at an angle, it helps the plant soak up the water.
2007-07-12 11:39:18 · answer #8 · answered by Mandie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that it promotes the stems to drink water
2007-07-12 11:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by beckaroo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps the flower suck up water x
2007-07-12 11:26:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋