Fresh Flower Care Tips
Maximize the blooming lifespan of your bespoke bouquets and vase arrangements with our simple and professional care techniques.
Quick Maintenance for Gift Bouquets
Perfect for keeping the original artist wrapping intact. Follow these steps to hydrate your flowers without removing the outer sheets.
1. Prepare Nourishing Water
Mix our provided flower preservative powder (flower food) with 1 liter of cold, clean tap water. Stir until fully dissolved.
2. Hydrate from Above
Every 1–2 days, pour 200ml (about the volume of a standard Yakult bottle) of this nutrient water directly into the center opening at the top of the bouquet.
8 Steps to Professional Vase Care
1. Trimming Under Water
Cut approximately 1cm off the bottom of the stems daily at a 45° angle. Perform the cut underwater to prevent air bubbles from locking the water channels.
2. Daily Fresh Water
Change the vase water daily and thoroughly rinse the inside of the container. Clean vessels inhibit bacteria growth which is the #1 enemy of fresh cut stems.
3. Flower Preservatives
Use commercial flower food. Alternatively, add a tiny pinch of sugar (nutrients), a drop of vinegar (pH balance), or a drop of bleach (sterilization).
4. Optimal Environment
Place your vase in a cool, well-ventilated, shaded indoor location. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, air conditioner draughts, or heating appliances.
5. Daily Pruning
Remove any damaged leaves or withered outer petals immediately. Also, strip off lower leaves so no foliage is submerged beneath the vase water level.
6. Micro-Misting petals
Lightly mist leaves and outer petals with water on dry days. However, avoid heavy spraying directly onto delicate flower centers as trapped water triggers rot.
7. Distance from Fruit
Keep your flowers far away from ripening fruits. Ripe fruits release ethylene gas which acts as an aging hormone and triggers rapid wilting.
8. Vessel Selection
Choose a vase with height matching at least 2/3 of the flower stem. Ensure the opening is wide enough so stems are not crushed or restricted.
3. Critical Preservation Warnings
High Temperature Alert (>18°C)
Extreme indoor heat is the fastest flower killer. Most commercial cut blooms originate from cold highland climates (preferred 0-18°C). Avoid placing flowers in high room temperatures or sunny window sills.
Poor Ventilation
Stagnant, uncirculated air speeds up the metabolism of blooms, accelerating aging and decay. Always keep your arrangement in a spacious room with natural air breezes.
Cloudy Water is Bacterial Decay
If the vase water looks cloudy or milky, it means billions of bacteria are attacking the cut stems. Immediately remove the stems, wash the vase with a tiny drop of bleach, re-trim the stems, and refill with fresh water.
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