Flower Care Tips
Keep your flowers fresh and beautiful with these expert tips
🌸 Basic Flower Care
1. Trim the Stems
Cut 1-2 inches off the stems at a 45-degree angle using sharp scissors or shears. This allows better water absorption. Re-trim every 2-3 days.
2. Use Clean Water
Fill your vase with fresh, cool water. Change the water completely every 2-3 days to prevent bacteria growth.
3. Remove Lower Leaves
Strip off any leaves that would sit below the water line. Submerged leaves create bacteria that can shorten flower life.
4. Add Flower Food
Use the flower food packet that comes with your arrangement. It contains nutrients and bacteria inhibitors that extend flower life.
5. Choose the Right Location
Keep flowers in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and ripening fruit. Avoid drafty areas.
🌹 Specific Flower Care
Roses
- • Remove guard petals (outer damaged petals)
- • Re-cut stems under water if possible
- • Change water daily
- • Keep cool (60-65°F ideal)
Lilies
- • Remove pollen to prevent staining
- • Trim stems as buds open
- • Keep away from cats (toxic)
- • Change water every 2 days
Tulips
- • Keep water level low (2-3 inches)
- • Re-cut stems every day
- • They continue to grow in vase
- • Keep in cool location
Orchids
- • Water once per week
- • Prefer indirect bright light
- • Keep at 65-75°F
- • Mist leaves occasionally
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using hot water
Always use cool or room temperature water, never hot.
Placing near fruit
Ripening fruit releases ethylene gas that ages flowers faster.
Direct sunlight
Sunlight causes flowers to wilt and fade quickly.
Overcrowding the vase
Too many stems restrict water flow. Remove some if needed.
💡 Pro Tips
Add Ice Cubes
Drop a few ice cubes in the vase daily to keep water cool.
Aspirin Trick
Crush an aspirin in the water to lower pH and extend life.
Vodka Method
Add a few drops of vodka to inhibit bacteria growth.
Sugar Boost
Add 1 tsp sugar per quart of water for extra nourishment.
⏰ Expected Flower Lifespan
Roses: 7-12 days
Lilies: 7-14 days
Carnations: 14-21 days
Tulips: 5-7 days
Orchids: 7-14 days (bloom)
Chrysanthemums: 14-21 days
Sunflowers: 7-10 days
Daisies: 7-10 days
*With proper care. Individual results may vary based on flower freshness and conditions.
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