Question: #1: How do I cut my flowers?
So I want to plant some sweet peas (flower) and I read the back of the package
which says,Care: water regularly and deeply. Cut flowers at least every other
day and remove all seed pods.What does the last sentence mean? Cut the flowers??
cut them off? WHAT SEED PODS? help please!I've never really planted anything my
life and i'm quite clueless as how to start! Thank you!
- asked by Natasha
Answer: It's too late to be planting sweet peas. I would keep your packet until next
year and plant them in the spring. You do not need to cut the flowers off or
the pods. When you plant your seeds, make sure ...
- answered by: DONNA MIA View All Answers (6)
Question: #2: Which yellow cut flowers last longer?
I work for a store and yellow and white are the company colors we use cut
flowers but end up buying them sometimes 2x-3x a week and I wanted to know what
yellow and/or white flowers except roses (the owner doesn't like roses) last
longer and stay pretty longer. We've found hydengea last a long time but zinnias
droop shortly after buying them. Also flowers that are readily availible at
flower markets would be good. Any advice would be helpful.
- asked by honey_eyes2384
Answer: Hmm. I think water plants live longer as cut flowers. Could you try a Yellow
Flag Iris?Here are some
pictures: http://images.google.co.uk/images?sourceid=navclient&hl=en-GB&ie=UTF-8&
rlz=1T4HPEB_en-GBGB212GB213&q=yellow%20flag%20iris&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi ...
- answered by: Curious Orange View All Answers (1)
Question: #3: A tip for making cut flowers last longer without wilting is to cut off the ends of the stems under water and t
A tip for making cut flowers last longer without wilting is to cut off the ends
of the stems under water and then transfer the flowers to a vase full of water
while drops of water are still present on the cut ends of the stems. Explain why
this works.
- asked by asdfsadhfew w
Answer: Cutting stems creates a suction. When cutting flowers underwater does not allow
any air bubbles obstruct the flow of water to the top of the head. Air bubbles
causes bent heads in roses and premature ...
- answered by: NekoPurrPurr View All Answers (2)
Question: #4: Tall cut flowers??
What makes nice cut flowers and grows fairly tall?....I have dahlias cosmos and
stattice so far....Sunny spot!!
- asked by Pusspuss Geroux
Answer: Delphinium, hollyhock, and sunflowers. ...
- answered by: indigoskeptic View All Answers (5)
Question: #5: Fresh cut flowers in Boston area?
I live in the Boston, and was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere to get cheap
(cheaper than florist) cut flowers.
- asked by hurleyla
Answer: The floral departments of the larger chain grocery stores run weekly specials on
cut flowers, or seek out a Farmer's Market in your area for locally-grown
flowers. ...
- answered by: mahleezah View All Answers (4)
Question: #6: where do you cut flowers not when where?
I have gladiola's, freesias, Roses, Acidanthera , and a few more. I just started
the flower garden thing so I need a little help with a few things Like I said
where do I cut them, when there ready?Also does mothballs really help with
armollias, I think I spelt that right? do any of the flowers listed above
Multiply. I see my gladiols do , but does the rest?
- asked by ship
Answer: gladiola's you can cut anywhere. on roses the top leaves have 3 leaves as you go
farther down you will have 5 leaves. cut just above any of the 5 leaf ones. also
if you want long stem roses as they start ...
- answered by: karen d View All Answers (3)
Question: #7: Aspirin for fresh cut flowers?
I was told that if I put an aspirin in a vase of fresh cut flowers, it will
preserve them longer. Is this true and if so, what does the aspirin do to the
flowers? How often should I change the water in the vase because I do not know
how to preserve roses but I want to save these!! If anyone knows what I'm
talking about, please let me know!
- asked by frakmomma04
Answer: drop one or two non-coated aspirin in the water first. Cut the stems at a
slant, and then place the flowers in the water. Don't know how it works, but it
will sometimes keep them fresh looking for up ...
- answered by: DeeDee View All Answers (3)
Question: #8: Does light affect cut flowers?
I am the accountant in a small flower shop. Does leaving lights on in a cooler
affect cut flowers: carnations, alstroemeria, snapdragons, etc.
- asked by salvia8791
Answer: yes, some cut flowers will even open and close with changes in light. ...
- answered by: Einstein View All Answers (5)
Question: #9: Bleach for Cut Flowers?
I once heard that you should put a little bleach in the water for cut flowers,
especially roses. Also a little sugar. If this is good advice how much should
one use? Also I have an outdoor pond with water lillies and water irises. I
have been adding bleach to control the algae. It doesn't seem to be hurting
the plants. Any comments??
- asked by jer
Answer: Cut the stems at an angle and put immediatly into room temp water. The ends will
seal if you don't. IWarm water will blow open the flowers. Ice water for
tulips--they will last longer. I never used any ...
- answered by: magnamamma View All Answers (3)
Question: #10: Which substance preserves cut flowers the longest?
Im doing a science project on which substance preserves cut flowers the longest?
tea w/ caffine, tea w/o caffine, carbonated water, or sprite? I NEED
HELP!!!!!Also why, give me examples
- asked by dance_sing2396
Answer: from experience, sprite ...
- answered by: ndnyabl View All Answers (2)
Question: #11: Can you get seeds from cut flowers?
I have a lot of cut flowers from a funeral and I would like to save as many as I
can. Is it possible to save any of the flowers?I don't want to save the
flowers, I would like to save the flower seeds!
- asked by Heather A
Answer: No, you can't get seeds from cut flowers. The flower must stay on the plant for
it to mature into seeds. Once a flower is cut, that's it, the only thing that
will happen is it will die. Sorry. The only ...
- answered by: jeffypuff View All Answers (3)
Question: #12: why does salt prolong the life of cut flowers the longest?
according to my school science project experimantsalt prolongs the life of cut
flowers the longest. what i did was us cut daisies and place them in vases w/
each of these solutions:salt waterdistilled watervinegarspritesugar waterand no
waterthe first on to die was the one with vinegarthe sugar on was like the third
to dieand it produced some odd small black bumps=| wat was that?>well what im
trying to figure out is why did sugar prolong the life of a cut daisy the
longest?i need details
- asked by class_of_o7_baby
Answer: I'm confused, did sugar prolong the life of the cut flower the longest or was it
the 3rd to die? I’m guessing by the title that the salt prolonged the
most.I’m not certain on details, or what exactly ...
- answered by: dahfna View All Answers (2)
Question: #13: Why do you need to cut flowers under running water?
I've seen florists cut flowers under running tap water, but I'm not sure why
it's necessary.
- asked by derbyshire
Answer: it is best to cut flowers under water (don't think it has to running, sounds to
lazy to get a bucket). if air gets into the xylem vessels they will not function
any more and they won't transport water ...
- answered by: eintigerchen View All Answers (3)
Question: #14: Where can I buy fresh cut flowers in bulk delivered to me?
Where can I obtain fresh cut flowers directly from the grower.
- asked by Spaffy
Answer: Try Sam's Club. We use lots of cut flowers in our B&B, and Sam's delivers
weekly at almost wholesale! ...
- answered by: hoperd2000 View All Answers (3)
Question: #15: how to make a box/packaging for cut flowers?
hi. I need some instructions on how to praepare a packaging/box for cut flowers.
I mean such instructions as for example: take a piece of cardborad, bend, fold
etc. thanks a lot for any instruction
- asked by AsMa
Answer: I'm not really sure as to what you are asking. Do you want to give the flowers
a pretty packaging, like you're going to give them to someone, or are you just
wanting a box to ship them in? If you just ...
- answered by: BelaArt View All Answers (2)
Question: #16: Anyone know where to find cheap fresh cut flowers in the Boston area?
I know there are wholesale dealers for the florists, but what about those of us
who are just normal people. Where can I get loose fresh cut flowers (not in a
bouquet) and not pay pre-arranged arrangement prices?
- asked by hurleyla
Answer: Sorry I am not familiar with specific flower shops in the Boston area, but what
you are looking for is a Flower Market. They are a lot cheaper and they sell
flowers individually so you can make your own ...
- answered by: jbmiller06 View All Answers (2)
Question: #17: What are some good flowers that I can plant and use to cut and put in vases?
I am looking for some suggestions on cut flowers that I can plant in the south
west florida area - I don't want roses. I would also want to know if your
suggestion is one that will grow year around or not and if it comes back year
after year or not. Thanks!!
- asked by wowjuliette
Answer: daisies are a great choice.. ...
- answered by: hanumistee View All Answers (8)
Question: #18: Can Four o'clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) be used as cut flowers?
Can Four O'clocks be used as cut flowers or will they close up once they are cut
like morning glory?
- asked by dina
Answer: No. When the sun goes, the flowers close. Unless you have full sun inside your
home, better leave the 4 o'clocks outside. ...
- answered by: Garden Doc MG View All Answers (3)
Question: #19: Ladies, what's the deal with flowers? Why do most of you go absolutely gaga over receiving cut flowers?
I know that most of you think it's a big deal and even try to give them to guys
as gifts. If someone gave me cut flowers (as a gift) I would feel very
uncomfortable. Can someone please explain this "thing" women have for flowers?
And please throw in an explanation of why you think some (if not most) men don't
feel the same way.
- asked by chaskfrazier
Answer: I don't go gaga over flowers. They are too expensive, and they die, and what do
you do with them? Put them in a vase? ... okay. And watch them. They smell nice,
though.In the first year of high school ...
- answered by: amelia_albertine View All Answers (12)
Question: #20: How and why do additives such as lime, sugar, and listerine, help cut flowers last longer in water?
I have been researching the effects of various "household" methods of preserving
cut carnations. Some of the more successful additives have included: lime
sugar listerineDoes anyone know why these would help cut flowers last longer in
water? Thankyou for any suggestions
- asked by Dilan S
Answer: sugar will provide some food for the flowers; the lime and listerine will
inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi which cause the flowers to rot. this
will then prolong their life. you could also use ...
- answered by: Scot-Rob View All Answers (3)
Question: #21: Instead of using those packets from the florist to extend the life of cut flowers, can you use a common item?
When you buy cut flowers, especially roses, the florist gives you little packets
to put in the water with the flowers. Can this be made at home from common
household items?
- asked by Ricardo
Answer: A penny will help open and preserve Cut Tulips and other Bulb type blooms, but
will also help all flowers.An uncoated Aspirin also works well. If you have some
miracle grow or similar type water soluble ...
- answered by: hacked View All Answers (9)
Question: #22: Can orchids be used as cut flowers?
Can you use orchids as cut flower arrangments and whais the best way to preserve
tham?
- asked by checo
Answer: Yes; florists often use orchids in flower arrangements. Get vials that can be
placed on the cut end of the orchid to keep it hydrated; if you can place it
into a cool area at night, it will last longer. ...
- answered by: dances_with_unicorns1955 View All Answers (2)
Question: #23: should i cut the flowers off my hydrangea?
my two blue hydrangeas are ailing due to a lack of water. they had lots of
pretty flowers but they are turning brown. i now have a watering schedule but
don't know how or when to cut the damanged ones or proper pruning for them.
most of this years blooms appear to be on last years growth. is this the norm?
Thanks!
- asked by dagreyfox
Answer: If you prune them now they will not bloom next year. they are temperamental,,
you can clip the flowers but you only prune them in late summer when they begin
to die down. ...
- answered by: KYcindylou
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Question: #24: When should you cut the flowers off of a peace lily plant?
I have a large peace lily that has 4 blooms and more coming out. Should I cut
the flowers when they start to turn brown or wait until they totally die?
- asked by momma2more
Answer: As soon as the flower it self dies away. Let the leaves grow. That's what lets
them come back next year. ...
- answered by: marsha highp View All Answers (3)
Question: #25: CUT FLOWERS:How do I prolong the life of sunflowers?
I just got some sunflowers. My vase is 12 inches high. How much water do I put
in the vase? How often do I change the water? How do I prolong the life of the
sunflowers? Does it help to put the stem in boiling water for 30 seconds? Do I
cut the stem every time I change the water? What about sun and shade? I'm in an
apt that is light but not sunny. Must I add anything to the water?
- asked by ataimadi
Answer: Change the water as needed, add an aspirin, trim the stem about an inch and put
it back in the vase. Be sure no leaves are submerged in the water. ...
- answered by: stixntwigs View All Answers (4)
Question: #26: How do you keep cut flowers alive a long time and potted flowers?
my mother recently recieved some nice flowers in a vase and also some in a pot.
I would hate for these flowers to die as nice as they look. can they be
replanted or preserved some way
- asked by keensnipe
Answer: Keep the fresh flowers lasting longer by conditioning them(that's what the
florist term is). Get a deep bowl or container and fill it with water. Cut the
stems of the flower (at least 1/4 of an inch off) ...
- answered by: chariot804 View All Answers (4)
Question: #27: What kinds of cut flowers last the LONGEST?
I know carnations and alstroemeria last long, but are there any others?
Estimations on days of life? What flowers don't last long at all? This is for
ordering flowers for a relative (birthday) thru teleflorist. Thanks!
- asked by KW
Answer: carnations mandolins lilys orchids ...
- answered by: juuullllsssss View All Answers (6)
Question: #28: Can you take cut flowers with you on an airplane?
I will be traveling this Christmas and want to give someone flowers. I will be
arriving too late to buy them once I land, so I am wondering if I can take them
with me when I travel out there. Please provide references not just answers.
- asked by JEK
Answer: I work at am airport, and yes you can bring flowers on a plane--you just can"t
bring water for them tho ...
- answered by: Barb B View All Answers (4)
Question: #29: Where can I can fresh cut flowers for discount prices?
Flowers that are not in an arrangement are what I am looking for. Serious
answers only please.
- asked by tranquility427
Answer: WalMart or a grocery store ...
- answered by: LSG View All Answers (4)
Question: #30: can i prolong the life of cut flowers??
is there an easy at-home way or somethign that i can add to water to help my
flowers live longer? ((besides changing water everyday))
- asked by help me out peeps!
Answer: There is cut flower food available, but adding about a 1/3 of a can of a soda
like 7Up (not diet) will work, too. You only need about a half teaspoon of
bleach to the water if you use that method. Otherwise, ...
- answered by: hopflower View All Answers (4)
Question: #31: Best way to extend life of cut flowers?
I buy flowers for inside my home alot, but they never last long. What is the
best trick to make them last much longer?
- asked by gary-b.rm
Answer: The first step is to use a clean vase. Wash the vase with hot soapy water, then
rinse thoroughly to eliminate bacteria and fungi. The next important step is to
prepare the flowers properly. If you purchase ...
- answered by: JayNick View All Answers (2)
Question: #32: 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
Answer: 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 ...
- answered by: peach View All Answers (7)
Question: #33: i can get good deals on fresh cut flowers, what is the best way to sell them?
since they are already cut what is the best way to sell them? suppose you could
but them in vases or something..how else? i can get roses, dafidils, daisys,
etc. we live out on a farm near a busy highway. keep that in mind for sales
purposes.
- asked by k_erdahl
Answer: Try to get a restaurant or hotel to buy multiple sales on a daily or weekly
basis. Find other people that make vases or wooden displays and work a deal. Get
with wedding planners, funeral homes, local ...
- answered by: dartiator63 View All Answers (1)
Question: #34: Can anyone suggest a good home recipe for adding to water to keep cut flowers fresh? ?
When you are gifted with, or buy, fresh flowers you get a little packet of
powder to add to the water to feed the flowers and keep them fresh. That is
supposed to be done every 3 or 4 days so the flowers outlast the flower food.
Anyone have a good home recipe?
- asked by oksheriko
Answer: Sunset Magazine did some experimentation on this subject. The best they found
was using lemon flavored soda in the water. I think it was 2/3 water to 1/3
soda. Some flowers (stocks) last longer if the ...
- answered by: murphy View All Answers (14)
Question: #35: what can I put in the water to make cut flowers last longer ?
I want to make my flowers last longer, I tried aspirin, but that didn't seem to
help
- asked by txcatwoman
Answer: MY WIFE & MUM PUT BLEACH IN THE WATER THAY CAN LAST UPTO TWO WEEKS. ...
- answered by: Chris R View All Answers (17)
Question: #36: Son's teacher with little/none garden experience wants to start program for kids to sell cut flowers.?
She wanted to originally use bulbs but I reminded her that most only bloom once
a year. I suggested some perrenials and some annuals. (like cone flowers,
delphinium, daisy's etc...) Any suggestions? I am trying to think easy as I
don't want to do the work.....
- asked by perplexed
Answer: For maximum flower production annuals are best, and if there's one I would
recommend it's sweet peas:- you get so many flowers per plant, over a good long
period- you've got colours- you've got scent- ...
- answered by: Sangmo View All Answers (5)
Question: #37: how do i cut off the dead flowers on my petunia's?
do i pull out the flowers and cut them below at the stem
- asked by tim g
Answer: no don't pull out the flowers just snip them off right underneath the flowers
which is called " deadheading".. instead of wasting its energy on the dead
flowered part it can now send all its energy into ...
- answered by: Ms Fortune View All Answers (15)
Question: #38: Which cut flowers make the best, long-lasting fresh flower arrangements?
I live in North Carolina, if that matters. Looking for an arrangement that has
height and is aromatic, if possible.
- asked by scubadeba
Answer: Carnations and mums last the longest of the easy to obtain cut flowers. Sprays
of orchids are long lasting too. Blue iris and lilies are the shortest lived.
You can extend the life of flowers in a vase ...
- answered by: Debs View All Answers (2)
Question: #39: POLL:Cut flowers or wild flowers....?
Which do you prefer...?my neighbour gave me some nice ones as a thankyou but
they don't seem as pretty as some I picked myself recently.
- asked by Basketcase the Damned
Answer: I just like to see flowers growing ... and is anything more beautiful than a
wild flower meadow? The variety and seeming fragility of the flowers to be found
there is amazing. What is also wonderful about ...
- answered by: Dolores & the prune View All Answers (17)
Question: #40: Cut flowers and potted plants suck the oxygen from sickrooms!?
- asked by ash
Answer: Cut flowers might but potted plants give off oxygen as part of photosynthesis.
They don't want them because of the dirt nothing to do with oxygen. ...
- answered by: karen wonderful View All Answers (5)
Question: #41: Cut flowers and potted plants suck the oxygen from sickrooms!?
- asked by ash
Answer: No, Plants use the CO2 that humans breathe out, plus sunlight, to make O2.
That's what they "breathe out." So they contribute to oxygen in sickrooms.
Which is nice, right? ...
- answered by: TheHza View All Answers (8)
Question: #42: Which cut flowers do you like to receive in a bouquet delivery?
- asked by whrldpz
Answer: lilies or anything exoticroses are so common now, you can pick them up in a
convenience store ...
- answered by: buddhaboy View All Answers (22)
Question: #43: What cut flowers last the longest, are the hardest?
- asked by KatH
Answer: Carnations, in my experience, live the longest as cut flowers. I had a single
carnation once for 2.5months. My husband recently gave me a bouquet of
carnations and they are currently two weeks old and ...
- answered by: sptfyr View All Answers (8)
Question: #44: fresh cut flowers or house plants,which do you prefer??
- asked by mystery2
Answer: i don't like planting/gardening cos i attract mosquitoes so i would choose fresh
cut flowers ...
- answered by: zirconiag View All Answers (15)
Question: #45: Do cut flowers last longer if an aspirin tablet is dissolved in the water?
I need this answer by tomorrow.
- asked by Fayyaz M
Answer: Yes sir, it sure does help the plant! Check this site
out. http://www.plantea.com/plant-aspirin.htm ...
- answered by: Tracy View All Answers (3)
Question: #46: fresh cut flowers or houseplants??
- asked by mystery2
Answer: I just have two houseplants in the house right now.I do love flowers, too. We
have had flowers in the house also but they die so quickly...too bad. ...
- answered by: ♥nisa♥ View All Answers (21)
Question: #47: i want to bring cut flowers indoors. is there a fast way to get the bugs off of the flowers??
- asked by Syl58
Answer: Spary them good with water before cutting ...
- answered by: kaneijim View All Answers (7)
Question: #48: do you cut flowers off bottle brush plant when they fade,or just leave them?
- asked by baggo
Answer: you should nip them off at the base if only to keep the plant looking neat.
Having said that, I always leave mine on and find that I'm having to remove the
dried stems when the plant wakens after its wi ...
- answered by: Petit Chou View All Answers (3)
Question: #49: Would Fresh Cut Flowers survive in a box to another state? If so, for how long?
Thanks.
- asked by Rachel T.
Answer: 1-800-flowers does it all the time. They put a water tip on each stem and then
ship the whole bouquet in styrofoam. I've gotten flowers that way and they
lasted a week or two, same as florist plants do. ...
- answered by: Joy View All Answers (5)
Question: #50: How to keep cut flowers fresh for longer?
- asked by Aurora
Answer: don't let any leaves in the water,change the water and cut the stems a little
bit, very frequently,add some baking soda (not too much) OR vinegar and sugar
(not both) ...
- answered by: Nicoco View All Answers (7)
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