Step-by-Step Guide: How to Care for Your Fresh Flowers and Extend Their Bloom

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Trimming Flowers

Step 1: Unpacking and Trimming

Step 3 : Adding Flower Food

When you receive your flowers, carefully unpack them from any packaging. Trim about an inch off the stems at a 45-degree angle using sharp scissors or pruning shears. This ensures a fresh cut, allowing better water absorption.

Step 2 : Choosing the Right Vase

Select a clean vase that is suitable for the size of your bouquet. Make sure it's free from any residue or bacteria that could harm the flowers. Fill the vase with room temperature water about halfway.

If flower food packets were provided with your bouquet, mix it into the water according to the instructions on the packet. Flower food helps nourish the flowers and prevent bacteria growth in the water.

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Different type of vases

Adding Flower Flood

Step 4: Arranging the Flowers

Arrange your flowers in the vase, making sure each stem is placed evenly and has enough space to breathe. Remove any leaves that will be submerged in water to prevent bacterial growth.

Arranging the Flowers

Step 5: Placement and Environment

Place your vase of flowers in a cool, draft-free area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and fruit bowls (as ripening fruit emits ethylene gas, which can shorten the life of flowers).

Flower in a Office Environment

Step 6: Changing the Water

Every 2-3 days, change the water completely. Rinse the vase thoroughly, trim the stems again, and refill with fresh room temperature water. This helps keep the water clean and the flowers hydrated.

Changing the water

Step 7: Additional Care Tips

• Mist the petals lightly with water using a spray bottle to keep them hydrated, especially in dry environments.

• Remove any wilted or spent flowers promptly to encourage the remaining blooms to last longer.

• Consider re-trimming the stems every time you change the water to ensure optimal water absorption.

Step 8: Enjoy Your Flowers

With proper care, your fresh flowers should last anywhere from 5 to 10 days, sometimes even longer depending on the variety. Regular maintenance and attention to detail will help extend their beauty and fragrance, allowing you to enjoy them to the fullest.

Conclusion

Caring for fresh flowers is not just about aesthetics but also about preserving their natural beauty and freshness. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your bouquet remains a delightful centrepiece or thoughtful gift for days to come.

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Watering Flowers

When you receive your flowers, carefully unpack them from any packaging. Trim about an inch off the stems at a 45-degree angle using sharp scissors or pruning shears. This ensures a fresh cut, allowing better water absorption.

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