by vagreys » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:25 am
Your flower water should contain an antibacterial/antifungal agent, an acidifier to improve fluid transport up the stem, and simple sugar food for the plant cells. A flower arranger friend of mine says the easiest formula they use at the florist is:
75% water
25% regular lemon-lime soda (not diet soda)
1/4 teaspoon plain bleach per quart of solution.
Change the water every 4 days.
We've used this formula and cut flowers seem to keep about 10-14 days. YMMV.
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