Question : What is the best way to keep cut flowers from wilting?
I love having flowers in the house, but they seem to only last for a couple days. What can I do or add to the water to keep them from wilting so quickly?
- asked by oceanblue_007
All Answers:
Answer #1
Try aspirin. put one in the vase prior to water. Or there is a product Root
Tone which is a Vitamin E. Aspirin is cheaper. Does help. Make a fresh angle
cut on each stem when placing in vase.
- answered by hisemiester
Answer #2
Perhaps not the best but the cheapest. Immediately after cutting them immerse
the cut stems in boiling water for a very short time. Then keep the cut ends
damp Preferably in water. They should last several days.
- answered by Bullfrog21
Answer #3
I like to use the fresh cut flower food that you get in the little packets. I
think the last time that I purchased this product was at Wal-mart, however I can
not remember the name. I was really amazed how long they lasted. My
mother-in-law swears by sprite mixed in with the water in your vase but I don't
know how much she uses or if it really works. Good luck.
- answered by KristinaMaria
Answer #4
Keep them cool. Keep away from heat sources. Buy them fresh. If they're old
they'll wilt faster. I've read aspirin doesn't work. Just use fresh clean
water and change it. Then cut the end of the stems regularly.
- answered by Robert S
Answer #5
A couple steps that have worked for me. When you first get the flowers don't
just dump them in a vase. First trim the ends and soak them in a separate
container for about 20 min. Then in the vase you want to use add plant food and
your water. Stick your flowers in there. Remember to trim the stems and
changet eh water every few days. I've gotten roses to last me two weeks using
this technique, and mixed flowers about a week or more.
- answered by Sarah B
Answer #6
When you trim the ends (don't forget to do this!) do so at a sharp angle; this
allows the ends to suck up more water. Check the water level in your vase every
couple days. And for some flowers (particularly roses) a splash of Sprite in the
water will help keep them fresh.
- answered by Nicole
Answer #7
Not all flowers will last for a long time. Some will last for 2 weeks, while
others for only a couple of days. Cut flowers in the early morning. Carry a
bucket of tepid water with you and immediately emerse them in the water. There
are many so called things to add that may help them last longer. Asprin, a clear
soda like sprite, but just a little, teaspoon of sugar etc. Always cut the stem
again at an angle to expose the most area for absorbing water. Keeping them out
of the sunlight, and away from any heat will also help. If you bring them home
from a florist in the evening, can put them in fresh water and then into the
refrig. overnite. This works to if you are having something special the next
day. Carnations and daisy like flowers will last a long time. Change water
daily. Roses, not quite so long.
- answered by peach
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