Let's say you just received a beautiful new floral arrangement. It's just the right colors, you love the design, and want it to stay stunning as long as possible.
There are four easy steps to keep your arrangement looking fresh and vibrant. Consider:
Clean Water
-Change the water every other day. Flowers absorb fresh water faster than stagnant water. It's easy to remember: fresh water means fresh flowers!
Cutting the Stem
Make sure the end of the flower stems are cut on a wide angle. An increase in the stem's surface area will allow the flower to absorb as much water as it needs.
Keep it Cool
Most people already know this, but it never hurts to add: keep your flowers in a cool, dry place. Flowers love a room temperature of 68 Degrees Fahrenheit or cooler. Anything more will speed up the wilting process.
No Sunlight, No Cry
While most plants love the vitamin D goodness from the sun, a floral arrangement can die quickly from too much sunlight. Office and home lights are fine, and don't worry if you have a room with some sun. Just make sure your arrangement avoids any direct exposure.
If you follow the above advice, you can increase the life expectancy of your beautiful floral arrangement, by up to 2 weeks!
(*Thanks to reader Joni for the question)
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