What Your Fresh-Cut Flowers Want You To Know!

2# Feed Your Fresh Cut Flowers – Here’s a Menu!

Howabout a shot of Vodka? That will get the party started! The gas ethylene is what causes the plant to wilt and a half a tsp of alcohol can block the ethylene gas production.

A dash of lemonade is the Duchess of Cornwall secret, if it works for her, who’s to argue?

Adding a shot of Sprite or Lemon/Lime soda will provide the flowers with an immediate burst of energy but the stems can get a bit slimy. This being said, if you find yourself with wilting flowers right before your guests arrive for your dinner or big event – add ice and a shot of sprite to perk things up.

Apple Vinegar Cider (1/2 Tsp for small arrangement 1 tsp for large)

Not unlike Sprite, you get the same result of a strong stem and perky flowers; but unlike Sprite, it doesn’t seem to cause the slimy stem issues and seems to be a better balance of sugars and acid in the long game.

Making Buds Bloom

If you have buds that won’t bloom try dipping them in warm water for a few minutes and then dunk them into a bowl of cold water for 20 – 30 minutes (you can add a few ice-cubes to water if you don’t see results after 20 minutes) This will result in the bud opening up to it’s full bloom.

A Flower Up Do

Give your arrangements a a gentle spray of hair spray to help them stay perky and prevent flowers from drooping and petals from dropping.

#5 The Cutting Edge

Cut the stems about an inch above the bottom and make sure and use a sharp knife or scissors to prevent damaging the stem. If you cut on a 45 degree angle it increases the surface area so the flower can absorb more water. Don’t forget to clean your scissor or knife blades before and after to avoid transferring any residual bacteria

I hope some of these suggestion if not all will help you enjoy your cut flower arrangements for an extended time.

I hope some of these suggestion if not all will help you enjoy your cut flower arrangements for an extended time.