Three Simple Steps to Long-lasting Cut Flowers
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| 1. Keep
the water fresh and deep. For
maximum life, change the water in your vase at least every third day. Many
flowers benefit from fresh water daily. There is a direct correlation
between clean water and long flower life. When you change the water, cut
½ inch off the base of the stems with a sharp instrument. |
| 2. Acidify the
water. Bacteria that grows
at the base of the stems plugs the conductive tissue and starves the
flowers. Acid water slows the bacterial growth. Use either ½ aspirin per
quart or one packet of our Flower Saver per pint of water. |
| 3. Feed your
flowers. Most cut flowers
benefit from a supply of food during their time in your home. Using ½
teaspoon of table sugar per quart of water is good, using a special blend
of sugars as in our Flower Saver is better. |
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| Follow these three steps and most of the varieties from
Flowers by the Sea will last for 7-10 days in a cool room. Cymbidium
Orchids should last 10-21 days or more. Calas will also last as long
as three weeks. Dry heat, drafts, sunlight
and gas appliances have a negative effect on flower life. |
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| Flowers by the Sea grows dozens of fragrant
and colorful certified organic, florist quality cut flowers on the Pacific
Ocean in Elk, California. Our cool climate makes for slow flower
development, and correspondingly long life when cut. We process our
flowers carefully to maximize their stay with you. |
