some leaves are drying out but for the most part it is still soft
2007-10-25 09:06:06 · 12 answers · asked by GOLDENFAIRY 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You can make it longer by removing the deadend leaves, trimming the bottom of the stems, changing the water frequently(daily or every other day) and by adding the flower food that comes with the flowers or by adding a little sugar to the water.
2007-10-25 09:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by localicia1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Place the flowers in a clean vase. Dirty and dusty vases are often filled with bacteria. These bacteria can cause the flowers to quickly wilt and die.
Remove the leaves on the stem. If the leaves are submerged in the water in the vase, they will die and cause the flowers in the bouquet to rot.
Give the flowers the food provided by the florist. Most fresh flowers come with a small packet of fresh cut flower food. You need to place the food in the vase every three days.
Change the water often. Stale water can cause flowers to not last. Replace the water in the vase at least every three to four days.
Keep the flowers in a cool room. The fresh flowers should not be in direct sun or placed near a heating source. This causes the water in the vase to evaporate quickly.
2007-10-25 10:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fresh water daily, recutting the stems just a bit to remove bacteria clogs....assuming they flowers are not in foam.
Floral preservatives help slow the bacteria formation...you get a few more days. Keep the flowers out of sunlight and in cooler locations.
No aspirin or copper pennies in the water, that doesn't work. A bit of Chlorox does.....tiny bit as does 7-up or Sprite.
2007-10-25 09:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut about an inch off each stem. Be sure to pull off any leaves that will be below water level. Add one packet of that flower saver stuff (free at florist shops) to the vase, then add water.
Do this every 2 or 3 days to keep them fresh longer.
2007-10-25 09:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I have heard of using Listerine mouth wash, alittle bit in the water.
2007-10-25 09:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i took the rose my bf gave me and let it dry-then i took clear laquer paint and sprayed it-i put on ten coats -i let each coat dry 10 min- ive had it a year now- it still looks good- you can get the paint at wal-mart for 97cents-hope it helped
2007-10-25 09:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi vaseline on the leaves traps the moisture and puts a really good shine on them,
2007-10-25 09:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that if you put coffee in the flower pot yhey will last longer but that just might be an old wives tale.
2007-10-25 09:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by Willy Wonka Farted 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cut the bottom tip of the stems everytime you give them fresh water.
2007-10-25 09:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by Christie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take daily showers LOL
2007-10-25 09:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋