Floral arrangements tend to be short-lived in our homes, but there are some tips you can follow to make your flowers look fresh and last a little longer.
Caring for a flower
Flowers are not only a beautiful decoration for the home, but they are also a living being that must be cared for, fed and loved. Clearly, when we talk about floral arrangements we are referring to flowers that are already cut from their roots, so Both its lifespan is shorter, but no less important flowers funeral.
For your floral arrangement to stay fresh and beautiful for as long as possible, you need dedication, appropriate products and a comfortable space for your flowers , with the ideal temperature and vase for each type of floral arrangement.
As soon as you have the Floramour floral arrangement in your hands , the first thing you should do is look for a vase that fits perfectly with its size and weight, then you should place water in it so that the flowers can absorb it to stay alive.
Different flowers , different care
Here we will give you a couple of tips for caring for cut flowers or floral arrangements . First we must understand that each type of flower is different, therefore it requires different care. We will talk about the care of roses and gerberas, which although they have similar care, there is always a special trick with each one.
Roses should be cut at least 2 cm from their stem and should be cut crosswise to increase the water absorption surface. The vase should be filled with water at room temperature, filtered and very clean if possible. It is advisable to change the water every day, because roses are very delicate and water contamination takes away their life.
Caring for gerberas is very similar to that of roses, but with these it is very important to give them space to oxygenate under water, therefore a large and spacious vase is needed. Additionally, the water is recommended to be changed every three days.
5 tips to take care of your floral arrangement
Although all flowers are different and need special care, here we have five basic tips to take care of any floral arrangement and not fail in the attempt.
First, keep your flowers out of direct light. Although they love sunlight, it can accelerate wilting in flower arrangements . Second, choose a cool corner to put your arrangement. It is important that it is away from direct air currents. Third, keep it away from ripe fruit, because when they begin to ripen they produce a hormone called Ethylene, which speeds up the decomposition process.
Fourth tip, remove the flowers that are wilting, for two reasons, so that they do not overshadow the beauty of the bouquet and so that the ethylene released by the wilting flowers does not accelerate the aging of the others. And finally, you can use a floral preservative that contains food to keep the flower nourished and also keep the water clean and crystal clear, avoiding bad odors.