How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

February 29, 2016

It’s always then there's the special joy of receiving flowers. Red rose from the local Manhattan florist or a “Happy Birthday” flowers delivered with courier from your far friend. Flowers always mean so much.

Small bouquet of flowers can make your day brighter even when it’s rainy behind the window. Unfortunately we are all known fresh flowers will not stick around forever.

Bacteria are a mortal enemy of cut flowers. It pile up at the cut end and occludes the uptake of water into the flower. As the stream of water slows, the flower become to dry and die.

Here some tips from "Alaric Flower Design" to help cut flowers last longer:

• Wash your vase in hot soapy water to remove any dirt and bacteria
• Cut the stems of store-bought or delivered flowers immediately with sharp knife at a slant of 45º angle, 1 to 2 inches off will be enough and most important to cut stems under water to avoid getting air bubbles trapped in the stem
• Put the fresh flowers into clean vase and fill it with cold water.
• Add the lemon juice to the water it should be less than a tenth of your water volume. Lemon will prevent bacteria formation.
• Now we need to feed the Flowers. Adding a sugar into the vase will do it. One teaspoon will be enough.
• Change vase water often. Best choice to change it every day. As longer you don’t do it as more bacteria will be in water.
• Keep cut the stems regularly, every time when you change water.

Using these tips you can order flowers online and keep it fresh longer. Enjoy in your Manhattan apartment a beauty of Mother Nature gifts.

Visit “Alaric flowers design” online store and make order for the beauty of your apartment or send floral gift with magic words in it. Also you can visit our floral design studio in the heart of Manhattan – Midtown area 42 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019

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Trend Watch: Terrariums

Even though Fall is upon us why not hold onto a little bit of Summer with a simple and eye catching terrarium. They’ve certainly gone main-stream and can be found in homes, offices, and businesses. Modern terrariums are one of the latest trends in home décor and plant and flower decorating options.

The supplies needed to build a terrarium can be found at most garden stores—from the proper plants to the soil and pebbles as well as glass containers and domes of all sizes. Accent pieces such as orchids, drift wood, sea shells, or any other miniature decoration are also useful to add a bit of color and whimsy to your encapsulated arrangement.

      Supplies:           
      1. Small rocks or pebbles for drainage and texture                                                                                                                      

2. Small piece of charcoal (the type found in the pet supply department for aquarium filters.)
3. Potting soil.
4. Miniature house plants and mosses. Ivy, ferns, succulents, and orchids work well.   5. Sand                                                                                                             6. Driftwood or branches                                                                                     7. Glass container with no lid                                                                                     8. Spray mist bottle of water

Directions:
1. Line the bottom of a glass jar with pebbles—one inch is usually adequate.
2. Place a small piece of charcoal in the middle of the pebbles. The charcoal helps to keep the soil fresh.
3. Add a few inches of potting soil and sand to the layer of pebbles and charcoal.
4. Gently place three or four small plants into the container. Make sure the plants are nestled together but not crowded or root bound.                                                             5. Arrange live moss around the plants. The moss adds visual appeal as well as lending support and anchorage for the plants.                                                                        6. Mist the terrarium and cover.                                                                             7. Place your terrarium in an area with moderate light, making sure that the terrarium is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Maintenance:
Open the lid of the terrarium and feel the soil every week or two. If the dirt is moist to the touch and condensation is built up in the terrarium, it’s fine. If the soil feel dry, mist until dew drops appear on the leaves of the plants and on the insides of the glass.

-Contact Alaric Flower Design for custom one of kind Terrariums for your home or office!