How to Keep Flowers Fresh Longer

There’s nothing like receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers—but keeping them fresh can be a challenge. With just a few simple care tips, you can enjoy your blooms for days—or even weeks!

At Unique Flowers Curaçao, we want you to get the most out of every arrangement. That’s why we’re sharing how to keep flowers fresh with these five easy and effective tips.

1. Trim the Stems at an Angle

One of the most important steps happens before your flowers even go into a vase. Trim the stems at a 45-degree angle, cutting about 1 inch from the bottom. This increases water absorption and helps your flowers stay hydrated.

Pro tip: Re-trim stems every few days for maximum freshness.

2. Change the Water Daily

Just like people, flowers need clean water to stay healthy. Change the water in the vase every day, or at least every other day, to reduce bacteria buildup.

Remove any dead leaves or petals that fall into the water, as these can speed up decay.

3. Keep Flowers Away from Heat and Sunlight

It’s tempting to display flowers by a sunny window, but direct heat and sunlight can make them wilt quickly.

Instead, place your bouquet in a cool, shaded spot, away from heaters, appliances, or electronics that give off warmth.

4. Use the Flower Food Provided

When you purchase from Unique Flowers Curaçao, we include a packet of flower food. This mixture contains essential nutrients and antibacterial agents to keep your flowers fresh longer.

Follow the instructions on the packet and dissolve it completely in the vase water.

5. Remove Wilting Flowers

As flowers wilt, they release ethylene gas, which can cause healthy blooms to fade faster. That’s why it’s a good idea to remove any wilting or dead flowers from your arrangement promptly.

Doing this helps the rest of your bouquet stay vibrant and healthy.

Bonus Tip: Make DIY Flower Food

Don’t have flower food? No problem. Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar into your vase water. The sugar feeds the flowers, and the vinegar fights bacteria!

Final Thoughts on How to Keep Flowers Fresh

Knowing how to keep flowers fresh helps you make the most of your bouquet—whether it’s a gift, a celebration, or simply to brighten your space.

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