Things You'll Need:
- Aspirin
- Copper penny (minted before 1982)
- Knife
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Step 1
Dissolve an aspirin in 1/4 cup warm water. Once the aspirin is fully dissolved, stir to mix. Add the aspirin and water to a vase that has been filled with plain water. The aspirin creates a more acidic environment which helps water move up the stem easily.
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Step 2
Drop a penny into the vase. The copper in the penny acts as a fungicide to prevent fungus growth on plant stems. Remember, pennies minted after 1982 are mostly zinc with a thin copper coating, so look for one dated prior to 1982.
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Step 3
Cut the flower stems on a diagonal using a clean sharp knife. This exposes more surface to the water and aids in water absorption.
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Step 4
Remove any leaves that will fall below the surface of the water.
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Step 5
Remove flowers from the vase as they begin to wilt or fade, and change the water. Re-cut the stems to provide a clean cut. Add aspirin and the penny to the new water.








