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A beautiful arrangement of fresh 2owers has long

served as a symbol of a7ection, celebration and
appreciation, or a sweet, simple way to make any space
more inviting. And their versatility, a7ordability and
beauty are why they continue to be a popular choice for
gi=s for all kinds of special occasions today. There’s
just one problem: 2owers don’t stay beautifully
bloomed forever, especially once cut and arranged in a
vase. Luckily there are plenty of trusted tips that can
help make your 2ower arrangements last longer so they
become the gi= that keeps on giving, not a stinky,
wilted mess. Here’s how to make 2owers last longer and
revive wilted 2owers when they’ve started to fade.

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How to make flowers last longer

Always cut your stems at an angle before you put

them in water. This increases the surface area of the
stem that can absorb water.
Pick o7 any leaves on the lower part of the stems
that might touch the water inside the vase. This
helps prevent bacteria from growing on them.
Bacteria can block the xylem vessels in the stems of
cut 2owers, which prevents them from absorbing
water and nutrients.
Fill your vase with fresh, clean, lukewarm water.
Watch the video above to learn how to make 2owers
Add a dash of bleach to the water. Bleach will inhibit
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growth of bacteria. If you’re of age, you can
substitute vodka for bleach for the same e7ect.
Add a pinch of sugar to provide the 2owers with
nutrients. Since they no longer receive nutrients
from the soil, sugar acts as an energy source for the
2owers and keeps their cells from wilting. Clear
lemon-lime soda works well as a replacement for
granulated sugar.
Refresh the water every couple of days or if it starts
to look cloudy to prevent bacteria from growing.

How to revive wilted flowers

Empty and wash your vessel with soap and water.

Replace the water in your vessel with fresh,
lukewarm water to avoid further wilting.
Before placing your 2owers back in your vessel,
wash and cut the stems again to keep bacteria at
bay.
Remove any decaying stems before returning the
arrangement to the vessel. This will prevent them
from passing harmful bacteria onto the other stems.
Pluck decaying stems from your arrangement
regularly to extend the life of the 2ourishing stems.
Add a pinch of sugar to the fresh water. The food
boost can help the 2owers perk back up.
Add a drop of bleach to the fresh water. This will
help kill any remaining bacteria that linger.
Keep the 2owers in a cool, dark place. Direct
sunlight and heat can cause 2owers to wilt further.
Avoid placing 2owers near fruits or vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables release ethylene gas, which
can speed up the wilting process.

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