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Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:00 pm  |
I received a beautiful vase of fresh cut flowers the other day. The scent of the lilies is heaven! 
I was concerned about having them last. My friend "Google" provided me with the following info:
1. One quarter cup clear carbonated beverage to one vase water.
2. One cap of hydrogen peroxide every time the water is changed.
3. One part lemon lime soda to 3 parts of water.
4. Two tablespoons lemon juice, one tablespoon sugar, one quarter teaspoon bleach in one vase of water.
5. Two tablespoons of white vinegar, two tablespoons of sugar to one vase of water.
6. Use 50% warm water, 50% Sprite or 7UP plus one and a half teaspoons of bleach.
* Sugar provides energy.
* Citric acid acts as an acidifier.
* Bleach prevents bacteria growth.
Seems like a lot of work - but effective!  |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:13 pm |
| I recall my grandma always used to put a little sugar in with her flowers, and I never knew why! |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:22 pm |
| fifi wrote: |
| I recall my grandma always used to put a little sugar in with her flowers, and I never knew why! |
Hi fifi -- grandma always knows best. The formula I posted is probably 'overkill' but the science of it all makes sense  |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:51 pm |
| Also, always keep the foliage out of the water and change it often. But I will add this recipie to my water from now on. Thanks! |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:39 pm |
Hi LadyA,
Thanks for the tip! I often have fresh cut flowers at home, but could never make them last very long! I will try this next time!
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:00 pm |
I find cutting the stem daily (about a cm) and refreshing the water daily as well helps keep my flowers extra long.
And, as an aside, the flowers will only stay as fresh if you received them fresh. |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:00 pm |
My mum always put a soluble asprin in the water... and also lemonade (Aussie lemonade is like 7up) - for the sugar. Really does keep them fresh. The other miracle worker I discovered from the japanese is a chunk of charcoal.
Also, make sure that you recut the stems so they are on an angle, not flat across. This increases the water absorbption.
Before putting them in the vase, dip the ends in hot then cold water (I forget why.. and I think this applies to roses..  ) |
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Thu May 04, 2006 5:22 pm |
| Girls, you have to try this one. Put a penny in the vase with the water. Restaurants use this as a trick to keep their flowers fresh. I am able to keep cut flowers for up to 2 weeks just doing this alone (wildflowers last longest). Wishing you all lots of cut flowers for mother's day! |
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Fri May 05, 2006 2:48 am |
| And I recall my aunt putting an aspirin or two in the water... |
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Fri May 05, 2006 7:07 am |
| I've heard the penny trick too! Haven't tried it yet but someone just mentioned this to me the other day. |
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Fri May 05, 2006 7:32 pm |
| Thanks |
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