Summary: The key to keeping fresh cut flowers perky for a week or more without floral preservatives (which contain biocides that kill bacteria and fungus) is to keep the water fresh and the stems free of air pockets so they can continue to draw up water.
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eHow Article: How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh
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lschofield said
on 4/26/2008 I've heard that you should 'crush' rather than trim woody-stemmed flowers such as roses. What do you think of this? If you recommend this, what is the best way to crush the woody stems. The reasoning that I've heard for this is that it allows the stems to take up more water.
bmi57 said
on 2/16/2008 Great article and vidio. Thank you.
Pooya said
on 2/16/2008 I've heard that dropping a sugar cube is also useful.
Pooya said
on 2/16/2008 I have heard that dropping a sugar cube in the water is also useful.
Pooya said
on 2/16/2008 I have heard that dropping a sugar cube in the water is also useful.