There’s no doubt that roses are
one of the most loved flowers. From confessing your love for the first time to
silently saying ‘get well soon’, roses do it all for you. But, what do you do
when someone gift you roses? You don’t even care to care about them and let
them die when they can actually live for few more days than what you assume.
Yes, your cut roses can bloom throughout
a week, if you pay a little attention to them and follow these steps religiously:
1. The Hydration Power
Yes, water works as a magical
wand for flowers. Put your roses in a vessel full of water, as soon as you
receive them without caring about the beautiful vase. That can be taken care of
later!
2. Hot Water- The Right Medicine!
When you find that right vase for
your lovely blooms, just wash it thoroughly and fill it with lukewarm water
from 100°F to 110°F (only ¾ full). This is because flowers easily absorb warm
water than the cold one.
3. Food Food Food!
Like humans, flowers also need
adequate amount of nutrition in the form of food. Do remember to add
flower-food regularly, as per the package directions. This contains a food
source, an acidifier and a biocide, which will ensure longer life of your cut
roses.
4. Bacteria, The Flower Villain
Watch out bacteria sources, if
you really want your beautiful roses to live longer. For this, you just need to
remove any foliage, found below the water line, as it makes the bacteria grow
faster, resulting in the shorter life of your flowers.
5. Cut The Stems!
No! Not the entire stem, just
about an inch, at an angle. It would be great if you practice this while
holding that part of the stem under water, so that it immediately starts
absorbing water. Once the cutting is done, place it straightaway in the vase.
6. The Final Mantra – Repeat
Repeat the above five steps in
every three days and it’s all done!
Isn't that simple? So, try out
these 6 tips and make your roses live longer.
