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Fresh Flower Tips 101

Fresh Flower Tips 101

How to Take care of your Flowers...


So, you just had flowers delivered to you FROM CASSANDRA’S FLORALS, now what?

1. Keep fresh flowers away from extreme temperatures & drafts, which can quickly dry out the flowers and cause wilting.

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2. Do not place your arrangement near fruit or in the path of  smoke from cigarettes. The ethylene gas is detrimental to many FLOWERS.

3. Avoid placing arrangements in windowsills and other areas with full sun
where flowers can wilt due to overheating.

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4. Most flowers will last a lot longer if they are under cool conditions.

5. If your flowers FROM SOMEONE ELSE came in plastic, remove this as soon as possible & arrange water.

6. Keep your vase filled with water! All flower & foliage stems should be submerged. Flowers stay fresher, longer when they can get a drink!

7. If your flowers came in a basket or other container with foam, add fresh water every day.

8. Immediately remove dead or wilting leaves and stems from ALL your FRESH FLORAL arrangements.

9. Watch your water. When it gets cloudy it's time to change it out.

10. First remove any dead or dying flowers from the arrangement.

11. After carefully removing the good flowers, clean the vase thoroughly
with soapy water to remove any bacteria that could cause the fresh flowers to
deteriorate even quicker. Be sure to rinse thoroughly

12. Replace the water and mix in the flower preservative provided by your florist, according to the instructions on the packet.

13. Forthe most Awsome results ever, cut stems with a sharp knife at an angle about one to two inches from the bottom. This allows them to better absorb water. Do not use scissors to cut your flowers because they can crush the stems and prevent water absorption.

16. Place loose stems or wrapped bouquets of fresh flowers in your water mixture as soon as possible.

17. Enjoy the Flowers, Because they are the Universal Language of Love & Friendship. 


So follow these 17 Simple Tips and you'll have Beautiful Flowers Looking Fresh No Matter What.

Have A Wonderful Day,

Cassie @ CASSANDRA' FLORALS

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