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How to maintain fresh-cut flowers
Fresh flowers serve many purposes. A bouquet of flowers can be a gift on a special holiday or birthday. Some people apologize with flowers, while others use flowers to convey feelings of love or ap- preciation. Many people like to display fresh-cut flowers in their homes because their beauty can brighten the mood in- doors. Others plant rows and rows of flowers in a garden with the express pur- pose of cutting them and bringing them into the home. While outdoor flowers can remain beau- tiful and bountiful outside, once they are cut, there is a limited amount of time be- fore they begin to wilt and wither. But there are ways to prolong the life of cut flowers to enjoy their beauty as long as possible.
* Cut correctly. Creating a large enough
surface area on the stem for the uptake of water is
essential.That is why florists recommend cutting the stem on a slant to expose more area to the water. * Place flowers in water immediately. Some people advocate cutting the stems while they’re actually submerged in water. However, you will probably be fine if you simply recut the stems on flowers you brought inside and immediately put them in a vase of
water.The key is not to let the tip of the stem dry out or close up with an air bubble, sap or other sub- stances, preventing the uptake of water. Be sure to use lukewarm water so as not to shock the blooms.
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By following a few strategies, you can keep fresh-cut flowers lasting longer for enjoyment.
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