as it will be that time of year- feb 14th chocs and flowers - (dont forget guys)
i was told that flowers keep longer if they are put in a vase with water and either ===
an asprin
lemonade
weak solution of bleach (keeps the water clear too)
ok dont cut and paste in a vase with wateras i know that lol
my question is have you any other methods to keep them longer (alive not pressed)
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i use a mixture of water and soda water/cheap lemonade or any sparkling mineral water would do the same
Sex God
Always use around 1 litre of luke warm water and mix in a tsp of sugar and half a tsp of bleach! Change the water every other day (top up inbetween) and the flowers should last for ages (even longer than they would with the food you normally get with them)
Sexpert
if u flattent the end of the stalks gently then add sugar in the water this helps the life span of a vase of flowers by about a week xx
Sex God
I use water plus the little sachet of stuff that comes with the flowers.
Always nip the ends off before you vase them. Use tepid water not cold and a drop of lemonade.
It's important to change the water at least every other day, if not more, as stale flower water can grow a bacteria known as pseudamonus. This is the main reason why some hospitals won't allow flowers on the wards.
When vasing gerbera or tulips, pierce the stem under the head with a pin...stops the droop ( please do NOT try this with your man! :shock: :scared: )
It's important to change the water at least every other day, if not more, as stale flower water can grow a bacteria known as pseudamonus. This is the main reason why some hospitals won't allow flowers on the wards.
When vasing gerbera or tulips, pierce the stem under the head with a pin...stops the droop ( please do NOT try this with your man! :shock: :scared: )
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my question is have you any other methods to keep them longer (alive not pressed)
Leave them growing in the ground as nature intended??
Quote by jaymar
Good advice!
but....
I prefer not to get flowers on 14th Feb, just 'because it's got to be done' as it's Valentines day does nothing for me. My most romantic gestured flowers are the ones Jay buys me randomly during the year.
Sorry to be a party pooper!
My sentiments exactly- wheres the romance in duty?
Sex God
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thats a few bob saveduch:
Cheapskate!
:giggle:
Sex God
Quote by jaymar
Good advice!
but....
I prefer not to get flowers on 14th Feb, just 'because it's got to be done' as it's Valentines day does nothing for me. My most romantic gestured flowers are the ones Jay buys me randomly during the year.
Sorry to be a party pooper!
deks only ever bought me flowers once and that was after a big arguement. for valentines day i dont get a card from him either
any romance any time is nice
Quote by X_fanny_x
Good advice!
but....
I prefer not to get flowers on 14th Feb, just 'because it's got to be done' as it's Valentines day does nothing for me. My most romantic gestured flowers are the ones Jay buys me randomly during the year.
Sorry to be a party pooper!
deks only ever bought me flowers once and that was after a big arguement. for valentines day i dont get a card from him either
any romance any time is nice
aaaw Tan! I have to admit we do the cardy thing but that's it, and we'll maybe have a take away and {cough} the rest...
Dek.... card shop now please!!!
Quote by jaymar
Good advice!
but....
I prefer not to get flowers on 14th Feb, just 'because it's got to be done' as it's Valentines day does nothing for me. My most romantic gestured flowers are the ones Jay buys me randomly during the year.
Sorry to be a party pooper!
:thumbup: me to. Me and mr lyns don`t really celebrate valentines day we never have in the 10 years we`ve been together, I love it when he just comes home with a lovely bunch of flowers, It means so much more.
cut the stems at a angle,remove any leaves that will be in the water, use fresh water and change this every couple of days, use a cean vase.
with roses if possible.. again as above but put the stems in a bucket of water up to the head of the rose for a hour or two before placing in the display vase.
with lillys, remove the part that holds the pollen as if it goes on furniture or clothing it will stain.
xx fem xx
with roses if possible.. again as above but put the stems in a bucket of water up to the head of the rose for a hour or two before placing in the display vase.
with lillys, remove the part that holds the pollen as if it goes on furniture or clothing it will stain.
xx fem xx
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Always use around 1 litre of luke warm water and mix in a tsp of sugar and half a tsp of bleach! Change the water every other day (top up inbetween) and the flowers should last for ages (even longer than they would with the food you normally get with them)
Good point about changing the water :thumbup: :thumbup:
Plim
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Buy plastic flowers!!:lol:
Cheapsakate
Master of Sex
plant food normally works well
Sex God
Every few days, take them out and trim the soggy ends off. This is especially useful for hard-stemmed things like roses. And pick your flowers carefully, buy bunches where the flowers are just opening. Full-blown blooms look great but last about 3 days.
