How to Care for Cut Flowers: Keep Your Blooms Fresh Longer
By Sagar Florist – Fresh Pooja Flowers & Wedding Decoration Experts
Fresh cut flowers bring joy, fragrance, and color into your home, but without proper care, they wilt too soon. Whether you’ve received a bouquet as a gift, purchased fresh pooja flowers, or subscribed to our monthly flower service, these easy care tips will help your blooms stay fresh for days longer.
🌿 1. Trim the Stems Immediately
Before placing your flowers in water, cut 1–2 inches off the stems at a 45-degree angle using a sharp knife or scissors. This increases the surface area for water absorption and prevents the stems from sitting flat at the bottom of the vase.
💡 Pro Tip: Trim your stems every 2–3 days for best results.
💧 2. Use a Clean Vase with Fresh Water
Always use a clean vase to prevent bacteria build-up. Fill it with room temperature water and add a floral preservative (you can also mix a spoon of sugar and a few drops of lemon juice as a natural alternative).
❗ Avoid hot or cold water – extreme temperatures can shock the flowers.
🌼 3. Remove Leaves Below the Water Line
Any leaves that touch the water can rot and cause bacteria to spread, making flowers die faster. Strip off the lower leaves before arranging your bouquet.
☀️ 4. Keep Flowers Cool & Away from Sunlight
Place your flower arrangement in a cool area away from direct sunlight, heaters, or fans. Too much heat dries out the blooms and shortens their lifespan.
🚫 5. Avoid Fruit Near Flowers
Did you know fruits like apples and bananas release ethylene gas, which speeds up the aging of flowers? Keep fruits away from your floral arrangements.
🔄 6. Change the Water Every 2 Days
Stale water = dead flowers. Refresh the water every 2 days and clean the vase to keep bacteria at bay. Add fresh flower food each time.
🌹 7. Handle Flowers Gently
Flowers are delicate. When arranging or moving them, handle gently to avoid bruising or damaging the petals.
🙏 Special Tip for Pooja Flowers
If you’re using flowers for daily pooja, store extra blooms in a cool place and keep petals dry. Our Sagar Florist pooja flower subscriptions come with guidance on storing marigold, lotus, and other sacred blooms.
💐 Final Thoughts
Caring for cut flowers is easy with just a little attention. By following these simple steps, you’ll enjoy your floral arrangements for much longer—be it for home decor, pooja rituals, or festive celebrations.
At Sagar Florist, we offer fresh pooja flowers, monthly subscriptions, and wedding flower decorations across Delhi & Gurugram. Let your flowers live longer with love and care!
