Cut flowers will eventually wilt, it抯 inevitable.To get the maximum out of your flowers however, there are a few different tips and tricks that will keep them looking their best for a lot longer than normal.!br>
1.) Make sure your glass vase you use is very clean. If you have used the vase to display other flowers in the past, chances are their are still some old plant cells and harmful bacteria on the glass that needs to be got rid of
2.) If you are using your own flowers, pick them either in the early morning or in the evening. This is the time when the flower has cooled and will help it last longer. If you pick in the morning the flowers they will have their greatest store of food in the body and will be most fragrant
3.) For your own flowers, place them in a bucket of water up to their heads overnight to allow them to soak up as much as possible. This is something that gets done already with purchased flowers so you will not have to repeat the process.
4.) When you cut the flower stems, cut at an angle to expose as much of the inner stem as possible. This will mean that more of the inner stem will be in contact with the water and this will allow for maximum up take for the flower.
5.) Place the flowers in maybe a clean crystal vase allowing the water about 3/4 of the way up the stem. Ensure that if you use a plant food, it contains an acidifier, a biocide and some sugary nutrients. The biocide will take out most of the fungus and bacteria, the acid will promote the taking up of water by the stem and the sugar provides the needed nutrients.
6.) Make sure you change the water every couple of days rather than just top it up. This will give the flower fresh water and will remove some of the bacteria and other growths
7.) If the base of the stems get dirty or clogged up, take the flowers out and re-cut the stems a little further up.
For the maximum life for you flowers, follow all these tips and enjoy the amazing results