Pastel Rose and Chrysanthemum Fresh Flower Bouquet

1) Find a vase: You may have noticed that your flowers no longer have roots and aren’t in soil. I bet they’re thirsty! It’s time to place them in your favorite vase with fresh water.

2) Trim those stems: Keep those stems trimmed! Always cut the flowers at an angle so they can absorb more water and don’t get smothered at the bottom of the vase. After the first cut, check the bottom of the stems every two days, and if the ends look a little slimy, trim off just about a centimeter.

3) Remove the leaves: Remove any excess leaves so all the water can reach the petals. Pay special attention to leaves below the waterline, as they decompose, causing rot and bacteria to develop, which will shorten the lifespan of your flowers.

4) Remove wilted flowers: Any flowers that have wilted release ethylene gas, which ages the flowers around them. Remove any flowers that are starting to wilt to keep the rest of your bouquet fresh and happy.

5) Keep them cool: Last but not least, keep your flowers in a cool place. Don’t place them near radiators, computers, televisions, fireplaces, stoves... you get the idea.