There’s nothing like receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers, but keeping them fresh can be tricky. With a few simple tips, you can extend the life of your blooms and enjoy their beauty for days—or even weeks! Here are five ways to keep your flowers fresh for longer:

1. Trim the Stems
   One of the most important things you can do is trim the stems before placing flowers in a vase. Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle, about an inch from the bottom. This ensures that the flowers can absorb water more effectively, keeping them hydrated and fresh.

2. Change the Water Daily
   Fresh water is key to prolonging the life of your flowers. Change the water daily, or at least every other day, to prevent bacteria from building up. Make sure to use clean, cool water, and remove any dead leaves or petals.

3. Keep Flowers Away from Heat and Sunlight
   Flowers are delicate and can wilt quickly when exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Place your flowers in a cool spot, away from heaters, direct sunlight, and appliances that give off heat, like stoves or televisions.

4. Use Flower Food
   When you buy flowers from Unique Flowers Curaçao, we provide a small packet of flower food. Be sure to dissolve the food in water according to the instructions. This helps provide essential nutrients to the flowers and keeps the water clean.

5. Remove Wilting Flowers
   As some flowers begin to wilt, they release gases that can cause other blooms to deteriorate more quickly. Remove any wilting or dead flowers from the bouquet to prolong the life of the remaining blooms.

Bonus Tip:
If you don’t have flower food, you can mix a little sugar and white vinegar into the water to nourish the flowers and keep bacteria at bay!