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Make Your Fresh Cut Roses Last Longer!

Author : Willie Jones
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is a symbol of love and affection. Price of roses vary from state to state and flower shop to flower shop. Regardless, it is an investment that you want to have last as long as possible. So here are some steps you can take to ensure they last.



1) If you have roses and greens wrapped and you want to arrange them in a vase, the first step is to get a bowl of warm water, and with a sharp knife slice the ends slantwise under water. You do it this way for two reasons. 1) Cutting slantwise ensures that the opening is big enough to draw water, as they drink a lot, and 2) cutting under water ensures that the cut end doesnÂ’t get an air pocket blocking them from drinking.



2) For best results put them in a vase of warm water and a package of flower food and if possible refrigerate for 2 hours. YouÂ’ll want them to drink well. Note, if you donÂ’t have flower food, you can use a spoon of sugar and a few drops of bleach. The bleach will kill bacteria in the water.



3) Before you place your roses in a vase, Take each rose stem and take off the leaves that may be below the water line, but donÂ’t take them all off because the greens contribute to the overall look of the arrangement.



4) Now the next step goes against what most florists will tell you. If at all possible, if the thorns are not too big, I suggest you do not take them off. The reason for this is that it causes the rose stem to be wounded. This leaves them open to bacteria and theyÂ’ll wilt quicker. If you have to take some of them off then take your thumb, put it on the side of the thorn and pop it off. This is the least invasive way to get them off.



5) Change the water daily.



6) If an arrangement has arrived to you already made, then you need to change the water daily, feed them and do a fresh cut on the bottom. Check to see if any leaves are below the water line and remove.



Follow these simple steps and youÂ’ll enjoy your roses much longer.



On another note; if you are allergic to flowers (or even if your not) it is nice to give yourself a floral motivational poster. YouÂ’ll still have a visual of flowers.



I hope this helps. Enjoy!


Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com





Willie Jones is a freelance writer, researcher, and artist. In addition to researching and writing, she promotes Motivational Posters at www.artinspires.com. “Make sure you enroll in the free motivational poster drawing. All winners receive a free framed print.





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