Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and your beautiful flowers may be starting to show signs of wear and tear. But don’t despair! With a little TLC, you can often revive wilting blooms and enjoy their beauty for a few more days.
Here are some tips to help you breathe new life into your post-Valentine’s Day flowers:
- Clean the Vase: Thoroughly wash the vase with warm soapy water to remove any bacteria that may be contributing to the wilting.
- Change the Water: Discard the old water and refill the vase with fresh, cool water.
- Recut the stems: Use a sharp pair of scissors or a floral knife, recut the stems at an angle under running water. This allows the flowers to absorb water more efficiently.
- Remove any leaves that fall below the water line
- Add flower food: If you have any flower food packets remaining, add them to the fresh water according to the package instructions.
- Reassess the placement: Move the flowers away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and drafty areas. Keep them away from ripening fruits, which release ethylene gas that can accelerate flower aging.
- Remove Wilting Blooms: Immediately remove any flowers that are completely wilted. This will prevent them from spreading bacteria to the rest of the bouquet.
- Give them a Mist: Lightly mist the flowers with cool water from a spray bottle. This can help to increase humidity and prevent the blooms from drying out.
- Consider a Cooler Location: Placing the bouquet in a cooler location, such as a cool basement or garage, can help to slow down the aging process.
- Embrace Imperfections: Even with the best care, flowers will eventually wilt. Enjoy the remaining beauty of your bouquet and cherish the memories associated with it.
You can refer to the Conditioning Guide, as well as Help & Advice Flower Care for further assistance.
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