We all love fresh flowers․ They give a pleasant mood to the environment and become an ideal gift in any situation. As we know, the main drawback of fresh flowers is their short life. However, many tricks and tips make it possible to enjoy delicate and fragrant floral aromas for quite a long time. We have conducted a study and we want to share with you quite interesting information about how to keep flowers fresh.
First of all, it should be remembered that some types of flowers tend to stay fresh longer than others. For example, roses, lilies, freesias, chamomiles are more “long-life-flowers” than hyacinths, lilacs, and tulips.
1․ Cut the stems.
One of the most common mistakes is that people forget to cut the stems․ Use sharp kitchen shears or a sterile knife. Avoid using dull tools because they can squish the stem. Cut about one centimeter off your stem at a sharp, clean angle (roughly 45 degrees, but who’s counting!). This will allow the flowers to absorb water better.
2. Remove any sheet below the water line․
This method will not only make your bouquet look better, but also prevent the growth of bacteria. Some flowers (such as roses) have so-called guard leaves. These are two or three petals on the edge of the flower. Removing them will allow the flowers to fully open. It should be noted that after the initial care it is necessary to check the flowers every day to remove rotten leaves and petals.
3․ The flowers will be stored longer in a room with a cold temperature.
Avoid placing the vase near direct sunlight, heat generators, air conditioners, as they can cause the flowers to dehydrate quickly.
In addition to these types of general care, people tested various household products that help flowers stay fresh longer․
Try these methods too
Soda
Pour a quarter cup of baking soda into a vase full of fresh flowers. The sugar contained in soda prolongs the flowering.
Aspirin
Mix 1 button of crushed aspirin in a vase of fresh flowers․ Thanks to aspirin, water is better absorbs and prevents flowers from vanishing.
Vodka
Add a few drops of vodka to your vase. Vodka has a different effect on flowers. It slows down the process of rotting.
Now that you know so many tricks to ensure the durability of the bouquet, it’s time to buy flowers and test one of them․ And in this matter, Ajania is always with you. See the unique options on our website and make the best choice.
