5 easy and effective tips to increase the lifespan of your bouquet.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers has long been a great way to show your love, gratitude or respect. Flowers are given at many of life's great moments because they spread joy and leave a beautiful impression even after the flowers have been discarded. Nevertheless, many of us want the beautiful bouquet to last as long as possible. That's why we have compiled a number of tricks and home tips that can make flowers stay beautiful longer and increase the lifespan of the bouquet.
How to make flowers last longer
Here is an overview of tips and tricks on how to increase the lifespan of your bouquet. The advice also applies if you want to know how to make roses last longer.
- Cut the stems diagonally and remove any leaves below the water line.
- Set aside to cool overnight.
- Use the flower food that comes with your bouquet.
- Fill the vase with fresh water every day.
- Avoid direct sunlight, heat and drafts.
Cut the stems and remove any leaves below the waterline.
One of the most common mistakes people make is not cutting the stems before putting the bouquet in water. Cutting the stems allows fresh water to penetrate them more easily. The cut should be made at an angle so that if the stems of the bouquet reach the bottom of the vase, water can still penetrate.
After a few days, you can cut the stems again.
Also remember to remove any leaves that stick out below the water line. In addition to making the bouquet look nicer, this also has the function of preventing rot and the spread of bacteria through the water.
Place the flowers in a cool place at night.
Flowers thrive best in cooler conditions. That's why it's a good idea to put the flowers in a cool place overnight. This will prevent the flowers from dehydrating and extend the life of the flowers. Some people actually have good experiences with putting the flower bouquet in the refrigerator overnight. More on this later in this post.
Use the flower food included
Often a small bag of flower food is included with your flower bouquet. The purpose of this is to make the flowers last as long as possible. It is important to make sure that the flower food is properly dissolved in the water in the vase.
Fill the vase with fresh water every day.
Fresh, clean water keeps your flowers alive longer. If you do this every day, you are on the safe side. Put the bouquet aside and rinse the vase in warm water to clean it and refill it with fresh water. We recommend that you fill the vase with water to the binding point of the bouquet.
If the flowers have dead leaves, it is also a good idea to remove these at the same time.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat and drafts.
Flowers will last longer if they are not exposed to direct sunlight and heat, both of which will dry out the bouquet. Draft from open windows or fans has the same dehydrating effect, shortening the life of the bouquet.
A bonus tip is to avoid placing the flowers close to fruit, as fruit releases gases as they ripen that have a negative effect on the flowers. Some people have good experience with putting the bouquet in the refrigerator overnight, as this has a beneficial effect on the life of the flowers. However, it is important to note that you should not keep fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator with the flowers. Fruit and vegetables release gases that are harmful to the flowers and will cause them to wilt faster.
We hope you found these tips useful and will try them out at home with your bouquet.