Making flowers last longer is just simple and difficult task too, flower needs proper care whether they are fresh cuttings or potted flowers. There are proper ways and method to increase their life and fragrance. We are just sharing some of them which makes these flowers more beautiful and stronger to keep up with different environment. These are simple but effective techniques to make flowers grow effectively.
Trimming stems, before placing fresh flower into water just cut the stem at proper angle that helps flower to absorb the water properly and prevents forming air spaces in the stem, that can actually block the water supply. Trimming should be done weekly to get more results. Always use clean water as dirt water may help bacteria’s to prevail.
Adding flower food is critical for the health of flowers, which actually provides important nutrients to the plants. That contains sugar, acidifier and a bactericide which nourish, maintain PH and prevent bacteria’s to grow. It can also be prepared by using sugar, vinegar and bleach. Keep them away from direct sunlight which is significant and could be badly effect the plant.
Always remove leaves from below line, that’s avoid decaying and growth of bacteria’s which can harm the plant. Use fresh vase instead of old as fungus thrive in old water residue and shorten the life of flowers plant. Keep flowers away from ripening fruit that release the ethylene gas which increase the aging process of flowers.
Mist the petals with water everyday to keep them fresh and hydrated, important for flowers and refrigerate overnight if needed. For trimming use sharp knife that will prevent crushing of stems. Look for varieties which are hard and could be stand in harsh environment. Regularly remove dead flowers from the plants that prevents diseases. Repotting also needed when plants outgrow incase of plotted in container small pots.
