A Guide On How To Rehydrate Your Fresh Flowers
Summary:
- Flower food sustains flowers, decreases the presence of microorganisms, and helps them absorb water and nutrients more effectively. Combined, these factors keep your flowers looking and smelling better, for longer.
- The three key components of flower food are citric acid, sugar, and an antibacterial agent.
- Flower food is easy to make at home using household items.
- Many DIY recipes use bleach, so take care to ALWAYS MIX THE OTHER INGREDIENTS FIRST, THEN ADD BLEACH AS THE FINAL STEP.
- When your vase water becomes cloudy, change out your water and make a new batch of flower food.
- Trim your stems, pick out dying vegetation, and remove any wet leaves or buds from your arrangement and water.
- If DIY flower food is not for you, check out our ready-made range at Koch & Co.
A bouquet is always something special to give or receive, whether it’s from the corner shop or a boutique florist. To keep your flowers fresher for longer, we have some simple DIY flower food recipes below that can be made with simple household items.