How we would like these precious flowers to last much longer, but it is a fact that cut flowers do not last forever. If you like to have fresh flowers at home and you have time to take care of them, today we want to give you some tips so you can keep your flowers for much longer.
In case you didn't know, all flowers have a different duration time, here are some examples:
Duration of 3 to 5 days
- Tulip
- Cosmos
- Violets
- Zinias
5 to 10 days
- Roses
- Carnations
- Freesias
From 10 to 15 days
- Ageratos
- Marigolds
- Gladioli
More than 15 days
- Orchids
- Chrysanthemums
- Strelitzias
How to keep cut flowers fresh
First, there are some simple rules that apply to all (or almost all!) species:
- Put them in water. Choose a vase that fits the bouquet and put them in water.
- Add food to the flowers. Add flower food to the water to replace the nutrition they would have gotten from the soil and change the water and food every few days.
- Prepare them. Cut at least 2 cm from the end of each stem at a 45-degree angle. This maximizes the surface area, allowing more water intake and preventing them from touching the bottom of the vase. Also remove any leaves that remain under the water so they will not grow bacteria or rot.
- Leave them in a suitable place. Placing flowers in the kitchen next to ripe fruit can shorten their life, as the fruit emits ethylene gas. Placing them next to the television causes the petals to burn; or cold drafts or heat sources can cause dehydration.
What did you think of our tips on how to make your flowers last longer? In future articles we will tell you more about how to take care of each species. If you want to know more tips like these, be sure to visit this section and you will find very interesting information about flowers.
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