Flower Care Instructions
Brought home a new bouquet of gorgeous flowers? Amazing! If you take the below steps, your flowers should last a week or more depending on the variety.
What to do when you first bring home your flowers:
Use a clean, sanitized vase.
Using a clean scissors, snip off 1/2 inch or more from the bottom of the stem, cutting at an angle.
Add flower food to clean, cool water in the vase. If you want to make your own:
Mix 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp bleach, 2 tsp vinegar/lemon juice, 1 qt water
Place your flowers somewhere out of direct sunlight and in a cool part of your home.
After the first day:
Every other day, change the water. If you notice cloudiness, change more frequently.
Snipping the bottom 1/2 inch of the stems every few days can help ensure the stem continues to uptake water.
Never let lower stem leaves be submerged in the water. If necessary, cut them off.
Spent flowers should be removed from the arrangement.
Smelling and appreciating flowers multiple times a day is recommended. Enjoy!