When to Change Water for Your Flower Bouquet
Keeping your flower bouquet fresh requires proper care, and one of the most important steps is changing the water regularly. Here’s a florist guide on when and how to do it.
How Often Should You Change the Water?
To extend the life of your flowers, follow these recommendations:
Daily (Best Practice): Fresh water every day keeps bacteria and mold from growing, ensuring longer-lasting blooms.
Every 2 Days (Minimum): If changing daily isn’t possible, aim for every 2 days to prevent water from becoming murky.
Immediately If Water is Cloudy: If you notice murky or foul-smelling water, change it immediately to prevent bacteria from damaging your flowers.
Steps to Change the Water Properly
Remove the Flowers – Gently take the flowers out of the vase.
Clean the Vase – Wash the vase with warm, soapy water to remove bacteria.
Trim the Stems – Cut about ½ inch off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle to help flowers absorb water efficiently.
Refill with Fresh, Room-Temperature Water – Optionally, add flower food or a homemade mix (a teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of bleach or vinegar).
Rearrange the Bouquet – Place the flowers back into the clean water, ensuring no leaves are submerged (this reduces bacterial growth).
Extra Tips to Keep Flowers Fresh
Keep the bouquet in a cool area, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Avoid placing flowers near ripening fruits, which release ethylene gas and cause flowers to wilt faster.
If a flower starts wilting, remove it immediately to prevent bacteria from spreading to the rest of the bouquet.
