Flower food recipes you can try at home
When you send flowers or receive a bouquet, you want to do everything in your power to make them last as long as possible. More often than not, when you get a flower delivery, you’ll notice that your florist has included a package of flower food. This pack is designed to help your cut flowers look beautiful for longer. You can use this mixture right away, but when it’s time to change the water in the vase, what can you add to the fresh water? You can buy other flower preserves or make your own. There are several recipes, and in any case you will notice ordinary household items. Some of these may seem strange, but each one is meant to extend the life of your bouquet.
You’ll need:
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of bleach
- 1 quart of lukewarm water
Directions:
This is a very easy recipe to follow for flower food. You just have to mix the ingredients well before pouring them into the jar. Make sure the sugar dissolves properly before adding the flowers. You need to make sure that the flowers can absorb the nutritional properties of the sugar.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (7-Up for instance)
- 1/4 teaspoon of bleach
- 3 cups warm water
Directions:
This flower food recipe is also very simple. Mix the lemon soda with the hot water before adding the bleach. You can do it directly in the vase and, once everything is mixed, you can add your flowers. There is no need to stir for a long time, as there will be no need to dissolve sugar gains. The sugar is provided by the soda, so skip the diet variety and stick with the regular kind.
You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of bleach
- 1/2 teaspoon of bleach
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 quart warm water
Directions:
Start by dissolving the sugar in the vinegar to speed up the dissolving process. Add the rest of the ingredients for your flower food and mix well before adding the blooms.
It’s also important to remember that flower food can only do their job when used with additional care instructions. As described above, you will need to change the water in your vase from time to time. When you notice that bacteria has started growing in the vase, don’t hesitate! You should also check each flower stalk. Bacteria have a way of attaching themselves to the bottom of each cut stem. Trim the stems so that bacteria don’t prevent the stems from absorbing water. Remember not to fill the jar to the brim. You just have to keep the underside of the stems covered.