Mix in with the warm water in your vessel. You can also make your own version of these packets: Ask your florist for a couple of additional packets so you can 'feed' your flowers with every water refill. This usually shouldnt be an issue as most flowers would have been trimmed and conditioned with the leaves. Simply tear open a packet and pour into fresh water. Remove any leaves that will be submerged under water. The packets contain a disinfectant to prevent bacteria from growing.
Warm water is better absorbed by the stems, but make sure it is by no means hot, as this could damage the plant.īecause the flowers have lost the nutrition they were receiving from soil, flower food is the readily available alternative that endeavors to compensate. This will lessen the possibility of fungal growth, infection and/or decay.Īlong these lines, sitting water should be tossed out and freshly refilled on the daily to ensure the flowers aren't sitting in anything contaminated for too long. Flowers usually sit in glass vases, mason jars, or upcycled tin cans but whatever home you give your flowers, make sure it is a clean one! Bacteria is the greatest enemy flowers have, so thoroughly cleaning whatever vessel you choose with soap and hot water is important.
