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Three Simple Steps to Long-lasting Cut Flowers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 all have a negative effect on flower life.
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.
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