Buying fresh flowers is a great way to express your feelings, celebrate an event or simply add a splash of colour and freshness to your home. However, to keep flowers looking beautiful for a long time, caring for them requires patience and proper attention. This article will guide you on how to care for fresh flowers after purchase so that you can enjoy their freshness and colour for a long time.
1. For flowers in vases or jars
Flowers in vases or jars are usually sold in beautiful condition and ready to be placed in your favourite location. However, after purchasing, you need to follow some basic principles to keep them looking beautiful:
- **Cut the edge of the flower**: Before placing the flower in a vase or jar, cut the edge slightly at a 45 degree angle. This helps the flower to easily absorb water.
- **Change the water regularly**: The water in the vase or jar should be changed every 2-3 days to prevent water contamination and bacteria.
- **Remove low leaves**: Low leaves below the water should be cut off to prevent them from causing pollution in the water.
- **Place in a cool place**: Avoid placing flowers in places exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
2. For flowers arranged in boxes or paper
Flowers arranged in boxes or paper are often delicately arranged and they are easy to move and change position. Here are some ways to preserve them:
- **Place in a cool place**: Avoid direct exposure to hot sunlight or high temperatures.
- **Place in water**: If you intend to leave flowers in boxes or paper for a long time, add a little water to the bottom of the box or paper to keep the flowers hydrated.
- **Light watering**: If you see flowers in flower boxes or paper starting to dry, you can sprinkle a little water on them to refresh them.
3. For decorative flowers in other locations
In addition to flowers in vases or flower boxes, flowers can also be used to decorate different locations such as desks, dining tables, or bookshelves. To keep flowers beautiful, you can do the following steps:
- **Keep away from high temperature sources**: Make sure that the flowers are not directly exposed to high temperatures from lighting or electronic devices.
- **Handling fallen petals**: If any petals fall, remove them to prevent them from falling on other flower surfaces and causing contamination.
- **Light watering**: Use a spray bottle to gently spray water on the flowers if they start to dry.
4. Notes on placing flowers indoors
In addition to directly caring for flowers, placing flowers indoors also affects their beauty:
- **Avoid places with too high temperatures**: Place flowers away from direct heat from any high temperature sources such as ovens, stoves or heating walls.
- **Avoid places with strong winds**: If you place flowers near windows or fans, make sure they are not affected by strong
winds.
- **Check indoor humidity**: Make sure that the humidity in the space is not too low, as dry air can cause flowers to dry out quickly.
5. Notes on specific flowers
Each type of flower has its own care requirements, so keep in mind the following specific factors:
- **Roses**: Cut the stems of roses underwater and place them in warm water for at least 2 hours before placing them in a vase. Change the water every day and trim the edges every 2-3 days.
- **Lily**: Remove petals and buds when they start to fall to prevent them from polluting the water.
- **Chrysanthemum**: Change the water daily and trim the edges of the chrysanthemum to keep them fresh.
- **Tulip**: Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. Place tulips in deep water to prevent them from standing upright and losing their petals.
**Conclusion**
Caring for fresh flowers after purchase is an important process to ensure that you can enjoy their freshness and color for a long time. By following specific steps and precautions for each type of flower, you can keep your flowers looking beautiful and impressive. Invest time and love in caring for your flowers and you will see their value last and add a special touch to your everyday life.
