Proper care of flowers prolongs their life in a vase.
To ensure that your bouquet brings you pleasant emotions and joy for as long as possible, you should adhere to the following rules for care at home.
Firstly, you should change the water in the vase every day, because dirty water shortens the life of flowers.
Secondly, it is essential to trim the ends of the flower stems before placing the plant in a vase.
Roses are extremely demanding in home care, and usually wilt on the second day after purchase. You need to know how to trim stems, so we offer the following recommendations.
- Cut the stem at a 45 degree angle to ensure ideal nutrition for the plant.
- It is better to cut the stems under water to prevent the vessels from becoming clogged with air.
- Trim stems daily to ensure long life and freshness of plants.
- Leaves that fall into the water must be torn off, because they will subsequently begin to rot.
- Cut the roots at the base.
- Prune stems in cool weather or in the morning.
If your roses have faded, we offer 2 effective ways to save them. Cut the stem short or place the flower in a bath of water.
Rules for pruning different flowers
Lilac
Break off the stem and use a hammer to smash the tip.
Gerbera
The stem should be pierced from below or cut vertically.
Chrysanthemum
Cut off the stem and remove any leaves that are under water.
Carnation
The stems should be cut above the stem node.
Hydrangea
Make a deep vertical cut on the stem.
Gladiolus
Add mineral supplements to the water.
Iris
Place in a vase with a small amount of water.
Lily
Do not place in direct sunlight, but rather in a cool place.
Calla
Place in a dark vase that will not let in any light.
Peony
Should be placed in a cool place.
Narcissus
They tend to secrete mucus, which is harmful to other flowers. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them separately from plants for a day, and then add them to mixed bouquets.
