How To Take Care of Your Flowers for a Longer Fresh Look.

Flowers are the best gift for any life occasion. A bouquet of fresh and bright flower collection can
change the mood and leave a lasting impression. When you have picked your gorgeous bunch,
you will want to enjoy the look for as long as possible. The sad part is that the flowers are
perishable and will not last forever. However, below, we have uncovered some tips on how you
can make your flowers longer.

Water them frequently.

Flowers need a lot of water to stay fresh. It’s not uncommon for the flower arrangement to suck
up all the water in the vase just within a few hours. To avoid the upset of the flowers drying up
and wilting, ensure you continuously replenish water in the vessel. However, it’s worth noting
that most flowers are killed by overwatering. Wait until the vase is almost dry before watering
again. More importantly, the water must be clean. This is because flowers are highly susceptible
to bacteria that may build up in the stem.

The Setup Conditions.

Keep your flower arrangement in a reasonably warm place with good lighting. Avoid direct heat
as it may drain all your flower care efforts. Aim to keep your floral collection in most conditions.
A plant that relocates from the garden center to your home is stressed and needs some time to
adjust to the new environment. Pinch off drying leaves and make sure it retains the fresh look.

Re-cut the stems.

After a few days, cut about one inch of the stem at the bottom. Make sure to cut it at an angle to
enable the plant to take water easily. Use a sharp cutter to avoid smashing the stem. Also,
remove any damaged blooms that fall in the waterline as they may be a source of bacteria that
may be the primary issue for your flower care. Hold the flower at the twine-bound point when
cutting to ensure a smooth cut. Change the water in the vase and place the arrangement back
with fresh water.

Use the flower food provided.

While the flower is in the vase, it requires some regular nourishment to allow it to grow and
develop. Fresh flower food has been developed to stimulate the adaptation to its original
environment. It's common that when a flower shop delivers the flower collection, they will
provide or recommend a suitable recipe that can be used to enhance or extend the life of the
flowers. Make sure you adhere as the experts have carefully selected the best-balanced mixture.

Do’s and Don’ts for flowers care.

Do’s:
 o Always ensure the vase is clean.
o Always use fresh water.
o Make sure you remove foliage from the waterline.
o Check the water and top up when it nears drying.
o Remove flowers that are losing their pristine look.
o Always re-cut the stem.

Don’ts:
o Never use home substitute water for replenishing the vase.
o Don’t remove all foliage from the stem.
o Flowers are susceptible to cigarette some as it contains ethylene gas which may shorten
their life.
o Don’t place the flowers in direct sunlight.
o Don’t store the flowers in metal containers as they may be exposed to excessive heat.