Flowers are great at expressing a variety of moods and emotions and a good arrangement can even provide significant mental and physical health benefits. Who doesn’t immediately feel their spirits lift after seeing a beautifully curated floral display? Flowers breathe life into a space and pique visual interest while also promoting feelings of contentment and peace of mind.
However, the joy of buying or receiving flowers can fade quickly if they do not live very long. At PJ's Flowers, we offer unique floral creations to dazzle you or anyone you want to bring happiness to, and it is easy to keep your flowers looking just as beautiful as they were when you first saw them. Here a few hacks to keep your flowers looking better for longer.
First Things First
An easy way to dramatically lengthen the life of your flowers is to take a few steps after purchase to ensure they have the best chance at staying pristine for as long as possible. Most people know the importance of getting your new flowers in water immediately, but many forget the crucial step in cutting the stems, especially if they have a vase that already fits them. But cutting the stems, particularly at an angle, is an easy way to ensure they receive adequate hydration. Recutting the stems every few days also keeps them looking and feeling fresh.
Pruning your flowers initially not only helps with their appearance, but removing the leaves below the water line can cut off bacterial growth that interferes with your flower’s health and ability to absorb moisture.
Household Hacks
Sometimes your flowers need help as soon as possible, meaning you may not even have time to run to the store and may have to rely on things you just have lying around the house. While many home remedies are touted as lengthening or saving the lives of your flowers, most do not provide significant benefits and may even do more harm than good. However, in worst case scenarios there are some easy hacks to quickly stave off any damage to your flowers.
Besides flower food, there are actually a few common household items you can add to the water to potentially extend a floral arrangement’s lifespan.
Adding 1/4th cup of soda to a vase can actually help provide your flowers with some quick nourishment. The sugar from a splash of Sprite can do wonders for the look of your flowers, and adding a couple drops of a spirit like vodka coupled with the soda can even prevent harmful bacteria from growing. Giving your flowers a fresh serving of a vodka soda mix every day can actually help them live longer and even smell better!
Location, Location, Location
Where you choose to store and display your flowers can also make a big impact on their lifespan. While a little sunlight can help your flowers bloom, too much can be harmful. Try to find a cool space to display your flowers, away from heat and direct sun exposure to ensure they stay beautiful for as long as possible.
It can also be beneficial to avoid areas with a draft, like vents, windows and fans. Many flower owners also do not know that keeping flowers away from fruit displays is important – fruit releases a type of gas that can actually cause flowers to die faster, so an easy preventative step is to keep your floral and fruit displays separate.
Put Them in the Fridge
Putting flowers in the fridge is a great florist hack and one of the most underrated ways to preserve the life of your flowers. Flowers do well in very cool environments that are temperature and humidity controlled, which means for most people a refrigerator is the ideal place to store their flowers if slowing their aging is the primary concern. By simply putting your floral arrangement in the fridge before you go to sleep and pulling them out the next morning, your flowers can stay beautiful and healthy for much longer.
Shop Smart
Where you choose to purchase flowers is also an important consideration, as saving a little money often can come at the cost of flowers wilting and dying shortly after leaving the store.
Choosing an expert professional floral studio ensures that not only are your flowers beautiful for any event or occasion but will not start wilting as soon as you put them in the car. While you may pay a little extra, the benefits of having flowers that stay fresher for longer is well worth it.
Why choose us?
PJs Flowers & Events is a premier, contemporary floral studio specializing in one-of-a-kind corporate events, weddings and special occasion design. We are also pleased to offer custom floral creations and unique urban botanicals for everyday occasions, with delivery Valley-wide. Our award-winning design team is committed to offering you the finest in exclusive floral designs for all occasions — with top-tier customer service and expert knowledge.
Get in touch with us regarding any questions about planning your next big event!
