Cut Flower Care Tips - Cottage Garden Treasures

Tip: If you don't have flower preservative, add lemon-lime soda to the water to help keep flowers fresh.

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Cut Flower Care Tips...

Below are tips for keeping your cut flower fresh:

· Add fresh, warm (not hot) water daily.

· Change water every 2-3 days, add preservative. (Tip: Use a turkey basting bulb to remove water.)

· Re-cut ends of stems about 1/2" diagonally under water every 2-3 days.

· Keep vases clean. Rule of thumb - It should be clean enough to drink from.

· Remove any leaves that touch or drop into the water to prevent decay/bacteria.

· Avoid direct sunlight.

· Avoid drafts from windows, fans, and vents.

· Keep in cool areas away from heater vents, stove, or TV.

· If you'll be gone, move flowers to refrigerator (above 35^oF) or to a cool area in your house.

· Don't place/store flowers near fruit due to the ethylene gas emitted by the fruit. The ethylene gas will shorten vase life of flowers.