Blog · February 15, 2026
You've just received a beautiful bouquet — now what? With the right care, your fresh flowers can last up to two weeks. Here are our expert tips from the Florum design studio.
Before placing flowers in a vase, cut 1-2 inches off the stems at a 45-degree angle using sharp shears. This increases the surface area for water absorption. Re-trim every 2-3 days.
Fill your vase with cool, fresh water. Change the water every 2 days to prevent bacterial growth. Always use the flower food packet included with your delivery — it contains nutrients and antibacterial agents.
Submerged leaves rot quickly and breed bacteria, shortening your bouquet's life. Strip all foliage that sits below the waterline.
Display your arrangement in a cool spot, away from windows, heaters, and fruit bowls (fruit emits ethylene gas, which causes flowers to wilt faster). A cool room temperature of 65-72°F is ideal.
As individual flowers fade, remove them from the arrangement. Wilting blooms release ethylene gas that speeds up the decline of surrounding flowers.
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