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We all love filling our spaces with beautiful flowers. Their natural colours always bring a particular dynamic of beauty to our homes and favourite places. Although you can always pick artificial flower decoration, the sweet, serene fragrance of a fresh blossom and the satisfaction of watching them open bud by bud is irreplaceable.
There is a particular joy in nurturing a houseplant. Giving them enough affection to provide beauty is like a form of self-care. So, whether your partner has gifted you a beautiful hand bouquet in Singapore or you have recently launched a business that left you with a glamorous grand opening flower stand, keep them looking lovely and fragrant for longer with tested hacks that work.
Hack 1: Apple cider vinegar and sugar
Apple cider vinegar is known for its health benefits. Turns out such a benefit is also suitable for our flowers. Blending two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and sugar in the vase water will keep bacteria from growing in the water, enhancing your flower’s lifespan. Always make sure to replace the water every few days.
Hack 2: Vodka
As most people say, vodka is just awesome water. Flowers could also use a dash of vodka sometimes, not just on Fridays. Adding a dash of it to your flower water can prevent bacteria from growing and keep your flowers fresher and more colourful.
Hack 3: Lemonade
‘When life gives you vodka, grab the lemons!’ or should I say lemonade? The sugar in the soda acts as food for the flowers and keeps them looking fresh for longer. The citric acid of the lemonade also maintains the pH low and acidic, which assists water move up the stems faster and could reduce wilting. Remember that before adding the soda to your flower vase water, it must be at room temperature. Cold soda might shock the flowers.
Hack 4: In the fridge overnight
Similarly, as we enjoy the cool air in the evening, flowers could find it more wonderful to go through the night outside or, even better, in the refrigerator. Although this has proven the most effective way of keeping your flowers fresh, you might need a spare fridge to make it work, or your flowers might end up with salad dressing.
Hack 5: Give them a snip
You’ve likely heard that you keep flowers new by cutting the stem when you get them home. Flowers have a vascular framework in their branches that draws up water and supplements to care for the blooms. Assuming you disregard cutting them, air that has moved up into the stems while out of water can stop absorption. Use sharp scissors or shears, and cut no less than a one-half inch off the lower part of the stems to ensure you’re missing above air bubbles. Do this if your flower has been delivered in a box or tied with an elastic band, which is commonly done these days.
Conclusion
Although these hacks might have worked in our test, results might still vary on the general temperature of the surroundings and season. If you’re looking for fresh flowers, Hilton Gift is the place to go. Aside from hand bouquets, we offer a wide range of condolences flowers in Singapore, grand opening flower stands, and many more. We are one of the few flower stores to provide affordable delivery services, so what are you waiting for? Take a look at our online store here.