If you enjoy having freshly cut flowers in your home, today's blog brings you an article that gives you tips to make them thrive longer and tells where you should place them to make them last longer.
Whether you love roses, lilies, or blue orchids, flowers are a simple yet stunning way to brighten up any room. But making sure they stay fresh is easier said than done. These tips are brought to you from the flower delivery service My Flowers.
1. Avoid putting them in direct sunlight - This is because keeping your flowers in the sunshine will speed up the blooming process and shorten their lifespan. Try keeping them in a cool shaded spot away from direct sunlight instead.
2. Put your flowers in a vase and trim the stems at a 45-degree angle - When you first bring them home, fill a vase with room temperature water and pop in the flower food. Trim each stem to a 45-degree angle and remove any leaves which will be submerged in water when in the vase.
3. Keep your flowers away from a fruit bowl - Why? Fruit emits gasses that can accelerate the flower’s natural blooming process and shortens its overall lifespan.
4. Replace the water every other day -- and be sure to wash the vase too – to remove any bacteria. Also, by chopping an additional 1cm off the stem, when you replace the vase water, you can further invigorate your flowers.
And if you’re planning to be away for a few days, you can even store your flowers in the fridge to preserve their freshness and vibrancy.
5. Feed your flowers regularly - You usually get a free sachet of flower food when you buy a bouquet, but if you want your blooms to last, you might need to give them a bit more of a boost. There are also lots of household ingredients that do the job including apple cider vinegar and carbonated drinks.
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