To keep cut flowers beautiful longer; remember that they have been removed from their source of water, the root system, and will wilt quickly if not placed in water. There's nothing like fresh flowers around the house whether they come straight from your garden or from a florist. Buying someone flowers is always a delightful gift, but usually ends up being shorter-lived than we’d like. When you take the time to put together an arrangement, you'd like it to last forever or at least for more than a few days! There are some things you can do to prolong the life of cut flowers
Re-cut stems on a slant indoors removing 1 to 2 inches at an angle under water to eliminate air bubbles that block uptake of food and water. You can also do this in a basin full of water, or even by holding the stem and the blades of the shears (or kitchen scissors) under running tap water. Certain types of flowers (including celosia, sunflower, and zinnia) benefit from scalding the stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds or over a candle flame to stop nutrient-rich sap from oozing. To prevent decay, remove bruised leaves and foliage below the water line.
Arrange flowers.
Re-cut stems on a slant indoors removing 1 to 2 inches at an angle under water to eliminate air bubbles that block uptake of food and water. You can also do this in a basin full of water, or even by holding the stem and the blades of the shears (or kitchen scissors) under running tap water. Certain types of flowers (including celosia, sunflower, and zinnia) benefit from scalding the stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds or over a candle flame to stop nutrient-rich sap from oozing. To prevent decay, remove bruised leaves and foliage below the water line.
Arrange flowers.
Arrange conditioned flowers in a vase of warm (110° F) water. To slow aging, place the vase in a well-ventilated cool place (as low as 38° F). Don't store flowers near unsealed fruits and vegetables, which produce ethylene, a gas that hastens ripening, or in the case of flowers, aging.
Add water. Freshly cut flowers have enough stored sugars to survive in a vase. But if you would like to add a preservative, try a homemade version.
Keep flowers cool.
The higher the temperature, the faster flowers will deteriorate, so it is advisable to cut them early in the morning, when temperatures are cool, and to avoid exposure to heat. Don't place arrangements in sunny locations, near heaters or fireplaces, or on top of television sets. Do put arrangements in a cool place overnight if you possibly can.
Change water.
Add water. Freshly cut flowers have enough stored sugars to survive in a vase. But if you would like to add a preservative, try a homemade version.
Keep flowers cool.
The higher the temperature, the faster flowers will deteriorate, so it is advisable to cut them early in the morning, when temperatures are cool, and to avoid exposure to heat. Don't place arrangements in sunny locations, near heaters or fireplaces, or on top of television sets. Do put arrangements in a cool place overnight if you possibly can.
Change water.
Change the water every couple of days. In mixed bouquets, some of the flowers may give off sap that is toxic to other varieties in the vase shortening their vase life, a process that is avoided by frequently refreshing the water.
Keep in mind that flowers with hollow stems do not have a long vase life.
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Eagle-Link Flowers Exports Flowers of Premium Quality to Our Clients Worldwide. Fresh cut flower like Roses, Spray Roses, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Lilies & Fillers; for Major Floral Outlets, Supermarkets, Wholesale Markets likeAuctions, Florists and Flower Shops, weddings and Events Planners, Resorts and Individual Customers
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