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Trimming the Bouquet
Why is it so important to trim the bouquet before putting it in water?
Trimming the stems at an angle refreshes the cuts and exposes fresh tissues, which improves the flowers' ability to absorb water. A fresh cut stimulates the flowers to absorb water more actively, which is especially important for recovery after transportation or long storage.
A clean cut helps to prevent water stagnation in the stem, which can contribute to the development of bacteria and diseases. This ensures a longer life for the bouquet.
A clean cut helps to prevent water stagnation in the stem, which can contribute to the development of bacteria and diseases. This ensures a longer life for the bouquet.
Daily water level check
Regularly checking the water level in your vase is a simple yet essential way to extend the life of your bouquet. Freshly cut flowers absorb a lot of water, especially within the first 24 hours. If the stems are left without water, they begin to wilt quickly.
When a stem is exposed to air, air bubbles can form inside, blocking water flow — even if you refill the vase later, the flower may no longer be able to “drink” properly. On top of that, water naturally evaporates and can become cloudy or bacteria-filled over time, which also harms the flowers.
Some varieties, like hydrangeas, roses, and peonies, are particularly thirsty and sensitive to lack of moisture. That’s why daily water checks are important, along with replacing the water completely every 2–3 days and trimming the stems slightly to keep them fresh.
When a stem is exposed to air, air bubbles can form inside, blocking water flow — even if you refill the vase later, the flower may no longer be able to “drink” properly. On top of that, water naturally evaporates and can become cloudy or bacteria-filled over time, which also harms the flowers.
Some varieties, like hydrangeas, roses, and peonies, are particularly thirsty and sensitive to lack of moisture. That’s why daily water checks are important, along with replacing the water completely every 2–3 days and trimming the stems slightly to keep them fresh.
Changing the water in the vase
If you want to keep flowers in vase as long as possible, you need to remember this.
Water should be changed approximately every 3 days, or sooner if you notice the water becoming cloudy. This rule will help you avoid the accumulation of bacteria in the water, which causes mold and accelerates the death of flowers. With each water change, the flower stems should be recut. Why? Because when you change the water, an air block forms in the stems of the flowers at the cut side. To continue water adsorption a fresh cut is needed.
