Gardening Basics

A Guide on Caring for Flowers

Posted by John Bear

Everyone of us love receiving flowers whether fresh flowers or silk flower. One of the attractions of flowers is their fleeting beauty that makes them great gifts. They are also a great way to bring warmth, joy and happiness. The only problem about fresh flowers is that they never seem to last and we usually want the blooms to last as long as possible.

What many flower lovers don’t know is that there a few things you can do to insure that your floral arrangement, flower bouquet or even wedding flowers and wedding flower bouquet enjoy a long and beautiful life. With proper flower care, you can help the flowers retain their fresh looks for a long time.

One should use only clean containers, in which to place your floral arrangement. In order to avoid additional water loss, a vase that is proportionate to the bouquet size should be used.

Warm water should be used because flowers take up warm water more readily than cold water. It is also preferable to add preservative or flower food to the water. It will treat the water, nourish the flowers and make the water more suitable for flowers, as it keeps the bacteria away. Floral foods and flower preservatives can be purchased from the florist in your locale or garden centers.

The stems of the flowers should be cut at an angle under water to expose fresh flower stem. Cutting them at an angle will give them more surface area to absorb nutrients through. Cutting the stems under water is important because it prevents air from getting into the veins in the stem of the flower, an air bubble in the stem would prevent the flower from getting water and nutrients.

Make certain that only the flower’s stem is under water. Do not allow leaves to be under the water level since that could cause them to rot. Also, never overcrowd the flowers; you should allow enough air to circulate between each flower.

You should remember to never place flowers in bright or overheated areas in your home. Strong heat and sunlight can cause an excess water loss and breed bacteria. You should also remove the dead leaves immediately, as they will breed bacteria, which will damage your flower. Always replace the water in the container after 2-3 days and always remember to re-cut the stem of the flowers underwater.

Remember these tips the next time you receive flowers or get flowers for your home to make your flowers last longer, remain healthier and provide you with more enjoyment. Your favorite flower shop and the online florists of the various online flower delivery services can be a good source to get additional information on caring for flowers.

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