How can you make flowers last the longest amouny possible?
what are your tried and proven methods?
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Aspirin in the water
is this a troll post? can't tell because I've heard of adding a drop of fairy liquid which makes no sense to me but apparently works.
No, not a troll. To keep cut flowers longer you should cut the ends before putting them in water and add aspirin to the water. These days the florist usually gives you a packet of something similar with the flowers when you buy them.
wow, aspirin of all things?? I always thought those flower packs were sugar. (maybe it's both?)
I bought a bunch of these packs and have been using them but I can almost never get flowers to last more than a week or so, whether I trim them or not.
Interesting. I'll have to research that. I'm usually able to squeeze a few weeks out of those Chilean lillies.
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I assume you mean flowers in a vase? When you get the flowers, place them in lukewarm water as soon as possible. This helps the flowers absorb water quickly, promoting longevity. Cut stems at a 45-degree angle under water. This increases the surface area through which the stem can absorb water, prevents air from entering the stem, and hence reduces the risk of embolism. Remove leaves that would otherwise be submerged under water in the vase. This prevents bacterial growth which could clog the stem's xylem, limiting water uptake. Keep flowers away from fruit and dying plant material as these produce ethylene gas, which hastens flower senescence. Floral preservatives, containing bactericides, sugar for nutrition, and acidifiers to help stems absorb water, can be used.