Fresh & Artificial Flower Care Guide

When we receive flowers, our immediate wish is to maintain them in pristine condition.

Fortunately, you've come to the right place. Love You Flower has expert advice for you on how to care for the various types of flower gifts you may receive. Let's take a look at the guide below.

How to Take Care of Fresh Flowers

Flowers in vase

• Keep flowers away from direct sunlight.
• Trim stems and change water daily.
  • For sturdy stemmed flowers like roses and hydrangeas, cut the stems at a sharp angle to increase water absorption area.
  • For delicate stemmed flowers like gerberas and tulips, cut the stems straight to prevent them from wilting easily. Avoid cutting too much stem as they tend to wilt faster when more is cut every day.
• You can add aspirin or flower food to the water as it helps in keeping the water clean for a longer time.

Flower Bouquet

• If you want to prolong the freshness of the flowers, you can remove them from the bouquet, trim the stems slightly, and place them in a vase filled with clean water. After that, you can care for them as you would with flowers in a vase.
• If you prefer to keep them in the bouquet, after two to three days, remove the cotton that is wrapped in the bottom of the stems, then hang the bouquet upside down in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. However, some flowers may naturally shed a bit during this process.
• It's not advisable to keep the entire bouquet in an enclosed space as it may lead to mold growth.

Basket/Flower box

• Add a little water to the oasis.
• Or take the flowers out and place them in a short container, then take care of them just like the flowers in a vase.

How to Take Care of Artificial Flowers

• Place them in a shaded area away from direct sunlight as prolonged exposure may cause the colors to fade.
• Regularly clean them by using a soft brush to dust off or you can use a cool setting hair dryer to blow away dust.
• Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust every two to three months as blowing or brushing may not remove all dust.
• Avoid water and heat as artificial flowers often have adhesive components. Washing or blowing with heat may degrade the adhesive.

With these how-tos, your flowers will stay with you in the best condition for longer. I hope you find this helpful.