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Floral Care Tips

GIVE THE STEMS A FRESH CUT

During transit, the ends of the stems will have dried out. When this happens, the flowers may have a difficult time taking up water. But don’t worry — you just need to give the stems a trim! Use a sharp pair of pruning shears or scissors to give the end of each stem a fresh 45º cut. You’ll want to remove at least half an inch, but you can also remove more. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line to prevent bacteria.

USE FRESH WATER AND FLOWER FOOD

In case it’s not obvious, you’ll need to give your flowers water to drink! Make sure to use a clean vase to help prevent the spread of disease and fill the vase about halfway with water. Before you place your fresh flowers in the vase, add some of the flower food packet. This will help your flowers stay hydrated and prevent the buildup of bacteria. Remember to save some of the flower food for when you change the water in the vase. It’s a good practice to change the water every two to three days. This will remove any bacteria that can cause your flowers to wilt prematurely. When you change the water, add some new flower food.

KEEP OUT OF DIRECT LIGHT AND AWAY FROM HEAT

It’s best to display your fresh floral arrangement in a cool area out of direct sun. While many growing flowers will benefit from bright sunlight, this intense light can damage cut flowers. If possible, store the flowers somewhere cool. However, if your home is on the warmer side, just make sure to keep the flowers away from both hot and cold drafts.

STAY CLEAR OF FRUITS

Before you place your Flowers right next to a fruit basket filled with apples and bananas, take a moment to learn a bit about ethylene. This gaseous plant hormone acts to speed up flowering and/or fruit ripening. While ethylene itself isn’t necessarily bad, exposing your fresh flowers to ethylene can cause your flowers to decline more quickly. Therefore, keep your flowers away from ethylene-producing fruits such as apples, bananas, mangos, peaches, and pears.