Fresh flowers always bring colour and life to your dull office or home spaces. They smell lovely and can uplift the spirits instantly of the person receiving them. Even when it comes to any kind of celebration, flowers and champagne never fail to add to the essence of the celebration. Moreover, if you have received them as a gift from your loved ones, flowers can be a constant reminder of happy times spent with them. You would also want to preserve them as long as you can, however, if you are not aware of the right ways to take care of them, you might end up getting dehydrated or damaged quickly.
In this article, we have mentioned some effective ways to help you make your fresh luxury flowers last longer and extend the appealing and aesthetic impacts they bring to your home.
Cut the stems
Flowers tend to absorb more water in order to survive in close environments, which can make their stems get dried up easily and quickly. You must ensure not to place your freshly-cut flowers directly into the water as soon as they arrive, rather make sure to cut the stems half-inch every time you replace the water of your vase. This way you can allow fresh water to penetrate the stem and prevent them from squishing.
Prune extra leaves
After cutting the stem you can now move ahead to pruning extra leaves at the base of the stem that rests under the waterline of your container. These extra foliages give space to bacteria in the water and also produce a foul odour damaging longevity of your arrangements. This way you will allow your flowers energy to be focused more on the main bloom and extend their lifespan. You can ask your florist to cut them for you in case you face a hard time detecting or cutting them off.
Choose the right vase or container
The right flower vase or container can help your flowers to breathe more air and prevent the stems from getting squished. You must always ensure to choose a vase that is half the size of your freshly-cut flowers. Ensure to check the opening or the mouth of your vase or container, if the opening is too narrow then your steams are likely to appear cramped and might even get squished. On the other hand, if the opening is too wide then your flower arrangement will not have any form or shape.
Change water frequently
The water of your vase or container should be changed after three-four days. While replacing the water make sure to wash your container with warm soapy water to avoid bacteria getting stuck on the surface of your container. You can also pour a packet of food flowers to help your flowers stay healthy and fresh for a longer time. Flower foods are always a good option in case you don’t have time to replace the water of your vase frequently.
Removing dying flowers
At times some flowers tend to turn dark and die early despite all your efforts. They might begin to wilt within a week of placing them in your home. These dying flowers are likely to spoil or spread bacteria to your other blooming flowers, therefore it is always a wise idea to remove them and let other flowers bloom for a longer period of time.
Avoid direct heat and sunlight
The colder temperature areas in your room will help you preserve your blooming flowers longer compared to heat and sunlight spots. Keeping your flowers beside your ripening fruit might also not be a great idea, as ripening fruits release odourless gas called ethylene which can reduce the longevity of your flowers. You place them in the dark side of your room to avoid quick dehydration of your flowers and create aesthetic effects in your space. We hope with the above-mentioned information you will be able to take good care of your luxury flowers and enjoy the long-lasting blooms in your room.
