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| Floral Food / Preservatives & Treatments: Secondary components found in most commercial floral food /
preservatives include plant hormones which will extend vase life and improve the color and
quality of cut flowers, and a wetting agent which will accelerate the cut flower's uptake
of water.
A solution of water and commercial floral food / preservative in proper concentration can
dramatically increase the vase life and the quality of nearly all cut flowers, (there
are some exceptions, see the flower library). |
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Home Remedies:
Yes, there are home remedies that work. But, most do nothing, and some can be
harmful to the flowers. Commercial Floral Food / Preservative is readily
available in the marketplace, inexpensive, and far superior to home remedies. Very
important in the preparation of a Water and Commercial Floral Food / Preservative
solution is the mixing of a correct concentration, a feature nearly impossible with a home
remedy. |
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| If you do not have access to a Commercial Floral Food /
Preservative, (it is available in our SHOPPING section), the following home remedy will
work. To one gallon of water add one 12 ounce can of
any brand of a clear lemon-lime soft drink. The sugar will provide food for the
flowers and the citric acid will lower the pH of the water. Additionally, add one
tablespoon of chlorine based bleach to the one gallon solution. This will serve as a
biocide and help keep the water clean.
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