Extending the life of your flowers starts by having a few basic supplies on hand.
Michelle Virtue with BYU Campus Craft and Floral breaks down the items and shares basic information every flower-love should have on hand.
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There are a few basic items every flower-love should have on hand:
Basic Floral Supply Checklist:
1. A clean, sharp knife.
2. Wire & wire cutters.
3. Garden sheers or clippers (for woody stalks & stems)
4. Floral Tape.
5. Flower Food.
6. Floral Foam.
7. Ribbon.
A few simple steps can dramatically extend the life of your fresh flowers:
Basic Floral Care:
• Prepare your water, 100-110 degrees with floral preservative.
• Remove the leaves and thorn off stem that would go below the water line. This reduces water contamination from gases emitted from decaying flowers. Also helps keep water free of debris that can interrupt water uptake.
• Cut stem at a 45 degree angle. This increases surface area of stem and prevents the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container.
• Quickly get the newly cut stem in water. It takes less then a minute for air to seal off the cut on the stem making it nearly impossible for water to be absorbed up the stem.
• Store flowers in a cooler at 32-36 degrees, with 80% humidity and good air circulation.
• In the home, for longest vase life, store flowers away from direct light, in a cool place. Keep flowers away from appliances such as the TV that emit heat. Misting flowers can help keep humidity level high.
• Change the water and re-cut the stem of the flowers every 2 days to increase vase life.
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For a great selection of fresh flowers and home décor, visit BYU Campus Craft & Floral:
Campus Craft & Floral
1021 WSC
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-2840
www.campuscraftfloral.com
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