6 Professional Tips
Trim the Stems Regularly
Change the Water Every 2 to 3 Days
Treat Each Flower Individually
Display in a Cool Spot
Remove Leaves on Flowers
Use Flower Food
Tips and Tricks to Make Flowers Last Longer
There are several tricks you can try using household items to keep your flowers at peak freshness and make them last longer.
Use Aspirin
Aspirin changes the acidity of the water, making the pH a more hospitable level for water, which makes it easier for flowers to get water through their stems.
Add a Little Bleach
You might not think of bleach as an ingredient to keep things alive, but this household cleaning product works on flowers by keeping water clean and keeping bacteria at bay. By killing bacteria, flower stems will remain open and strong enough to drink water and stay hydrated. Bleach will also reduce the smell of wilting flowers. But be careful, you only need a few drops for this trick to work.
Gather Some Coins
Pennies are useful in keeping flowers fresh, but only if they are made with copper. The older the penny (before the 1980s is best), the better it is for your flowers. The natural antimicrobial properties of copper help deter bacteria.
Try Vodka
Adding vodka to your vase can help deter bacterial growth on your stems and keep the water clearer. One tablespoon of vodka added to a vase of lukewarm water should do the trick.
Spritz Hairspray
While hairspray can be used as a last resort to help seal in moisture, Crowning Glory flower spray is a better option for flowers. Simply mist the flower spray all over your cut flowers’ petals and stems and add them to a vase of water.
Use Soda
Before you enjoy it as a beverage, give a little soda to your cut flowers. You’ll want to use lemon-lime soda . The citrus helps to neutralize the water’s pH levels while the sugar in the soda helps to feed the flowers.
