Discover the ideal water temp and four other pro tips to extend the life of your cut flowers.
Like other living things, they need it to survive!"
Some recent social media chit-chat suggests that boiling water might be the best to preserve your blooms.
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But that seems kind of counterintuitive (won’t we burn the stems?!
), so we asked Gaumond and Lachnit-Fields for their pro tips.
As a rule, you should use cold or room temperature water for flowers, Lachnit-Fields explains.
“In these instances, stems may develop little air pockets which prevents water easily being absorbed.
Use hot H2O is a last resort.
So how about that warm water news that’s swirling around?
Consider soaking the top (of certain plants).
It might be wise to take a dip!
Our friends atBetter Homes & Gardensexplain how to try this trick.
Supplement the water.
Try 14 teaspoon bleach per vase of water to prevent bacteria and delay flower decline.
Change it early and often.
If that’s more often than you’d prefer, simply use your eyes.
