Tips for Keeping Flowers Fresh and Lasting Longer

Taking care of flowers is not difficult if you know the right methods to maintain their freshness and condition. Each type of flower requires different care, whether it’s trimming the stems, changing the water, or storing them in suitable places. If you love flowers, learning how to care for them to keep them vibrant and long-lasting will ensure they always look beautiful and fresh. Today, Love You Flower has prepared tips for caring for different types of flowers, so let’s take a look!

1. Flowers with strong stems.

For flowers with sturdy stems, such as crown flower and dahlia, these flowers not only have strong stems but can also present challenges in absorbing water after being cut. To address this, you should crush the stems slightly to create a break about 1 inch long. Clean the area where you crushed the stem, then pour or spray water over the entire bouquet. Place it in a container with a small amount of clean water, as too much water can cause the stems to rot quickly. Regularly trimming the stems and changing the water will help keep the flowers looking fresh. This practice is to prevent the flowers from losing nutrients that come from the "water in the stems."

2. Rose

Roses are delicate flowers that wilt easily and require more water than other types. When preparing to arrange them in a vase, you should remove the leaves and thorns from the lower part of the stems, leaving about 3/4 of the stem with leaves. Cut the stems underwater to prevent air from entering the water-absorbing vessels. Avoid leaving the stems exposed to air for too long before placing them in water, as this can cause the water-absorption tubes to dry out quickly, resulting in wilted roses.

3. Flowers with underground bulbs.

For flowers with underground bulbs, such as four-way amulet flower, wealthy flower, and tulips, you should cut the stems straight across; otherwise, the flowers will be unable to absorb water. There is a clear sap that needs to be allowed to flow out completely, as it can block the water absorption pathways for the flowers.

When submerged in water, the stems of these flowers tend to bend, making it challenging to arrange them into a bouquet. However, you can prevent the stems from bending by loosely tying the ends of the stems with string after cutting the flowers. Be careful not to tie them too tightly.

4. Hydrangea

Hydrangeas wilt very quickly when cut from the plant and require special care when placed in a vase. To preserve their bloom and longevity, dip the ends of the stems in hot water. Afterward, insert the stems into a thick layer of alum powder (about 1 inch deep) and gently tap off any excess that sticks to the stems. Then, place them in cold water. Alternatively, you can wrap the ends of the stems with a cloth soaked in cold water, ensuring the cloth stays moist. This method can help the hydrangeas stay fresh and delay wilting for about 4 hours.

5. Carnation

To ensure that the flowers last as long as possible in the vase, follow these recommendations

• Flowers require special moisture and water when placed in foam, but foam holds less water than a vase. Therefore, it's essential to keep the foam moist at all times. Make sure to regularly check that it doesn't dry out and replenish the water in the foam every other day.
• When cutting the stems, always cut above the joint to allow the stems to absorb water more easily.

6. Orchid

Orchids require special care and can last a long time in a vase as long as their stems are submerged in water. When you purchase orchids, their stems may be placed in a water tube or wrapped in a damp cotton ball. Remove this covering and trim the stems slightly before placing them in clean water. Orchids should be kept away from heat, drafts, fans, air conditioning, or anything that may cause them to lose moisture. If the flowers appear wilted, mist them with water. You can also soak the entire flower in water for about 1 hour. Avoid placing orchids near fruits, vegetables, or other wilting flowers, as orchids are very sensitive to ethylene gas.

7. Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera daisies are a type of soft-stemmed flower that can absorb a large amount of water. When their stems are cut and placed in water, they may absorb too much water, causing the stems to split and rot easily. Therefore, when you purchase gerbera daisies, you will often notice that farms pull them up rather than cut them. For the first 3-4 days after bringing them home, you should avoid cutting the stems, as this can cause bruising and hasten decay. Additionally, do not spray water on the flower's stigma, as this can promote mold growth.

8. Chrysanthemum

Flowers in the chrysanthemum family, such as mums, pompons, and spiders, tend to wilt quickly. To help these flowers last longer, you should remove all the leaves from the entire bouquet. After that, trimming the stems will also contribute to their longevity.

Caring for flowers is not overly difficult if we pay attention to the details and prioritize the needs of each type of flower. By simply adjusting your care methods slightly, you can extend the beauty and freshness of the flowers for a longer period. Love You Flower hopes that this article will be beneficial to all readers, and we kindly ask you to keep our quality bouquets and flower baskets, which are delivered quickly and efficiently, in your hearts!