Information on Caring for Flowers
Everyone of us love receiving flowers whether fresh flowers or silk flower. One of the attractions of flowers is their fleeting beauty that makes them great gifts. They are also a great way to bring warmth, joy and happiness. The only problem about fresh flowers is that they never seem to last and we usually want the blooms to last as long as possible.
If you want to make your flower arrangements, floral bouquet, or even wedding flowers and wedding flower bouquet bearing an impressive floral design to last for days or even a week longer, there are a variety of ways to prolong their life span. There are a few simple steps on how to properly care for flowers to provide you the pleasure of them lasting so much longer.
Prepare the vase for your flowers by making sure that it is very clean. Bacteria can kill the flowers by blocking the stems, preventing the flowers from taking on water. You should use a vase that is in proportion to the size and amount of flowers that you have ordered. Using an inappropriate vase could create even more water loss that you are not aware of.
Warm water should be used because flowers take up warm water more readily than cold water. It is also preferable to add preservative or flower food to the water. It will treat the water, nourish the flowers and make the water more suitable for flowers, as it keeps the bacteria away. Floral foods and flower preservatives can be purchased from the florist in your locale or garden centers.
The stems of the flowers should be properly cut; they must never be bashed, scratched or hammered, as this may cause an infection. Use a sharp pair of cutter and cut the flower stems on an angle underwater, a slanted cut will allow better intake of water. By cutting the stems underwater, the formation of air bubbles will be prevented, which can ruin the life of your flowers.
The flowers only drink through the ends of the stems and not through the sides of the stems. For this reason, the vase or any container should not be filled right up to the top with water. Similarly, the foliage below the water line should be removed, as foliage left on stems below the water line will rot and pollute the water. Furthermore, flowers shouldn’t be crowded together in a container, as too many flowers crowded together may cause the petals to become squashed and bruised.
Never place your fresh flowers in “hot spots” such as near windows, near the heaters or other heat producing objects, as the life of your flowers will be severely effected; it can promote bacteria growth and water loss. Changing the water in the container regularly is also very important; it should be changed at least every two days. If there is a need to re-cut the stem, remember to cut it underwater.
The next time you buy flowers for your home in your local flower shop or online flower delivery services or receive flowers from someone, always take a couple of minutes a day to care for them to easily double or even triple the life of your flowers. You can also visit the florist in your area and local flower shops so that you’ll be provided will additional information on how to care for the specific flower type.
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