Comments on: is any 1 here a florist? if so do u noe any addictives to prolong the life of cut flowers in a vase with water http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/ Cut Flowers from Marks and Spencer Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:45:51 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Realist http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Realist Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:36:30 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-342 first cut a couple of inches off the stems whilst under water, this stops air getting into the the water conducting tissues in the stem. Fill vase with water containing a teaspoon full of sugar and an acidifier, lemon juice will do. This will slow the growth of hormones that will shorten the life of the flowers. A ready made ingredient containing above can be purchased at most florists. Pull off unwanted leaves, and keep in an airy situation away from radiators, TV's etc. I can assure you, the above measures make one heck of a difference. You are right in one thing though ...flowers are 'addictive' good luck first cut a couple of inches off the stems whilst under water, this stops air getting into the the water conducting tissues in the stem. Fill vase with water containing a teaspoon full of sugar and an acidifier, lemon juice will do. This will slow the growth of hormones that will shorten the life of the flowers. A ready made ingredient containing above can be purchased at most florists. Pull off unwanted leaves, and keep in an airy situation away from radiators, TV’s etc. I can assure you, the above measures make one heck of a difference. You are right in one thing though …flowers are ‘addictive’
good luck

]]> By: nosdda http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-341 nosdda Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:19:31 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-341 Yes , put half an Aspirin in the water. Yes , put half an Aspirin in the water.

]]> By: s.moch@btinternet.com http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-340 s.moch@btinternet.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:28:43 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-340 there is an additive its called chrysal as well as that cut a bit off the bottom of the stem if its hard wood eg rose crush it first this info is from a florist i work with there is an additive its called chrysal as well as that cut a bit off the bottom of the stem if its hard wood eg rose crush it first this info is from a florist i work with

]]> By: Susan http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Susan Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:59:23 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-339 With all flowers especially roses, if you pick off all the leaves with your fingernails or scissors so as not to tear the stem, all the water drawn up will go straight to the flower. With the addition of sugar and other nutrients and of course cutting the stem (Not bashing) the flower will last longer. If the leaves are left on, the plant considers most important thing to do is keep its self alive in order to flower again. Water then goes to the leaves first and then on to the flowers. Personally I leave a few on as I like the look of them anyway. Hope this helps. With all flowers especially roses, if you pick off all the leaves with your fingernails or scissors so as not to tear the stem, all the water drawn up will go straight to the flower. With the addition of sugar and other nutrients and of course cutting the stem (Not bashing) the flower will last longer.
If the leaves are left on, the plant considers most important thing to do is keep its self alive in order to flower again. Water then goes to the leaves first and then on to the flowers. Personally I leave a few on as I like the look of them anyway. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Deborah C http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Deborah C Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:02:21 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-338 I am not a florist, but was told to put an aspirin and a small sprinkle of sugar in the water... i've always done this and my flowers seemed to do well as long as I changed the water when it began to cloud/stink and added fresh water a new aspirine and a new half a teaspoon of sugar. I am not a florist, but was told to put an aspirin and a small sprinkle of sugar in the water… i’ve always done this and my flowers seemed to do well as long as I changed the water when it began to cloud/stink and added fresh water a new aspirine and a new half a teaspoon of sugar.

]]> By: Genny http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Genny Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:18:56 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-337 an Aspirin in the water will prolong the life of cut flowers. an Aspirin in the water will prolong the life of cut flowers.

]]> By: Neilio http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Neilio Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:03:37 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-336 sugar and bleach sugar and bleach

]]> By: Ange http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-335 Ange Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:35:47 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-335 Yup sugar and bleach works a treat, its the bacteria in the water that actually shortens their life. Yup sugar and bleach works a treat, its the bacteria in the water that actually shortens their life.

]]> By: sukito http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-334 sukito Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:57:48 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-334 Yes i use flat lemonade it rearly works My cut flowers lasted about three weeks .Give it a go. Yes i use flat lemonade it rearly works My cut flowers lasted about three weeks .Give it a go.

]]> By: T-Bone http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/qanda/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-333 T-Bone Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:26:02 +0000 http://lpflowers.co.uk/index.php/ask-a-question/is-any-1-here-a-florist-if-so-do-u-noe-any-addictives-to-prolong-the-life-of-cut-flowers-in-a-vase-with-water/#comment-333 not a florist, but I do know a good additive-free trick. Fill the sink with water, and submerge the cut ends. Trim them off a few inches higher. Fill the vase with water from the sink, and place the flowers in the vase without removing them from the water. By keeping the freshly cut ends underwater you're preventing any air from being trapped in the water-drawing vessels in the stem. If you're displaying home grown flowers, leave a leaf or two near the top. The leaves transpire (sweat, basically), which creates a siphon-like action that helps draw water into the stem. not a florist, but I do know a good additive-free trick.

Fill the sink with water, and submerge the cut ends. Trim them off a few inches higher. Fill the vase with water from the sink, and place the flowers in the vase without removing them from the water.

By keeping the freshly cut ends underwater you’re preventing any air from being trapped in the water-drawing vessels in the stem.

If you’re displaying home grown flowers, leave a leaf or two near the top. The leaves transpire (sweat, basically), which creates a siphon-like action that helps draw water into the stem.

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