How could I keep my flowers in their vases fresh for a longer period of time?

I often have flowers like roses and hydrangeas and they becomes dry easily.

How could I keep my flowers in their vases fresh for a longer period of time?
Cut flowers derive nutrients from the water that you keep them in. The cut on the stem is like a cut on your skin; it heals or seals. After some time, the stem seals itself, which is why you need to re-cut the stems every 4-5 days (about 1/2 inch) and change out the water. For nutrients, if you do not have a packet that come with the flowers, a tablespoon of sugar will do, also.



For bulb flowers, such as tulips, another item to observe is that the flower is there to attract the insect to get the pollen. Turn the flower upside-down and pull out or cut out the parts with the pollen on it. These are the pistils in the center. Be careful not to let the pollen spill on to the flower. In this manner, you full nature into thinking that pollination has not occurred and the flower will remain intact longer.



Best luck!
Reply:A bit of sugar added to cool fresh water. Change daily. Keep in a cool area away from heat and bright sunlight if possible.
Reply:Make sure you water them, have some special fertilzer for them, %26amp; place them in a sunny spot! Good Luck :)
Reply:well im not sure if this really works but my mom always does this it seems her flowers last a pretty long time . she cuts the stems on an angle fills the vase with warm water then throws a aspiren in the water you can try it .... good luck
Reply:keep ice water in the vase.

it closes the stomata in the plant cells so the flower will hold in more water.
Reply:Put a little ginger ale or sugar in the water and change water daily or every second day. Let water stand a couple hours so that the chlorine has time to evaporate (if using tap water).
Reply:Add a litle sugar
Reply:%26gt;%26gt; add EITHER 1 teaspoon of sugar or 1/4 -1/2 cup of lemonade to the water. This keeps cut flowers fresher for longer.

Hope this helps. Ciao!