Change the Water! The biggest assumption is that if you or your florist puts flower food in the water the first time, that is enough to help your flowers last. Wrong! Change the water as often as possible. All parts of a flower that are submerged in water start to grow bacteria, no matter how much flower food. That is what shortens flower life, so the cleaner the better.
Cut the stems again. When you change the water cut the stems. Just an inch will be fine. Stems start to seal up, so a fresh cut opens up the stem to drink better.
Don't burn up your flowers. That means no direct sunlight and in a cool environment (not over 74 degrees Fahrenheit)
Inspect flowers before buying. Make sure the stems are firm and the petals are not starting to wilt. Check leaves for brown spots. Old roses may also have brittle leaves.
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