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Flower Care and Handling

General Guidelines

There are many myths about care in general of flowers, including things that should be added to water to lengthen the life. Most of these are ineffectual, and some can even lessen the life of flowers, most notably the myth about adding soda pop or sugar. Sugar actually can explode the microbes that cause bacteria, which is the #1 killer of fresh cut flowers. ALWAYS use the packets that are supplied by your florist, this flower food is specially designed to enhance the life span of cut flowers when used properly. This means you should not just dump a packet into the vase! Follow the directions on the package for optimal satisfaction, proper ration of food to water is crucial. Generally, a vase that comes from your florist will already contain the proper mixture, you just need to mix a separate pitcher, and add mixture as needed. The only time that it is necessary to completely replace the water is when it becomes "murky" or "stinky". This means bacteria is present. Take flowers out and rinse the stems. Refill the vase with prepared water, cut stems, and place back in water. Cool water is best, warm water tends to cause flowers to develop quicker, so the blooms will finish out quicker. Remember, all flowers, whether growing in your garden or cut stems from the florist are on a one-way ticket, it is simply their nature, they bloom and then they die. However, by using these tips, you can enhance the life-span, and so enjoy them for a longer time.

Tip - never re-cut eucalyptus or daffodils -these in particular will put out a gel when freshly cut that will clog other stems and cause them to die.

Any-Time Flowers in West Saint Paul, Mn is a member of the Society of American Florists. For more information about care of flowers and plants, follow this link- AboutFlowers.com

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