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Flower Care Q & A |
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| What is the best way to take care of a flower arrangement? | |
| It depends on how they are packaged: If you receive flowers in a container with floral foam, be certain the container is full of water (treated with floral food provided by your florist) every day. Using your finger, feel under the greens for a place where water can be added or pour slowly into the center of the arrangement keeping a finger in the container to gauge the water level. If you receive flowers in a vase, check to be sure the water is always clear and not cloudy. If the water turns cloudy, empty it and add fresh water mixed with floral food provided by your florist. If possible, re-cut the stems before placing them in the fresh water. If you receive flowers in a box or tissue, remove all of the foliage that falls below the water line, then cut the stems in a sink full of warm water (UNDER the water) and place them immediately into a vase of warm water mixed with floral food provided by your florist. For all types of arrangements: Keep flowers off of televisions, appliances and heating/cooling units. Keep them away from hot or cold drafts, such as vents, and out of direct sun. |
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| What is wrong with the water in a vase when it turns yellow and cloudy? | |
| This is a natural sign that bacteria is growing in the water. However, bacteria can clog stems and shorten the vase life of the flowers, so keep the water clear at all times to ensure longevity of your blooms. If your water starts to turn cloudy, immediately empty the vase and add fresh water, preferably mixed with floral food provided by your florist. If possible, re-cut the stems and replace them in the vase of fresh water. | |
| Since flowers like sunshine, should I put my arrangement in the sun when I get it? |
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| No. Growing flowers like sunshine because they require it for maturation. But cut flowers will fade much faster if exposed to heat and direct sunlight. To keep flowers fresh longer, keep them in a location away from sun and drafts. | |
| Can I revive a wilted rose? | |
| Sometimes. If a rose wilts prematurely, remove it from the arrangement and try this easy tip to perk it up: Fill a sink with warm water. Lay the rose horizontally in the water bath and cut the stem (about 1") under the warm water. Leave the rose in the bath for about two hours and let the water cool. This can work wonders in many instances but if the rose is already past its vase life it will not revive. | |
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