Do home remedies like aspirin, sugar and clear soda make flowers live longer?
The simple answer is no. Use the professional flower food powder packet included with your bouqet. Mix it like any other chemical or drug; as per the package directions. Home remedies like sugar, aspirin and copper nails/pennies added the water in your fresh arranement will only marginally extend the life of your bouquet. The same is true of things like clear sugar soda and bleach. These DIY solutions only take care of part of your bouquets needs. Cut flowers need the following three things to life thier longest: 1. Food (natural sugars) 2. Acid (natural acids like aceatic or citric) 3. Biocide (bacteria killer) These three itmes need to be in the right balance; too little or too much of any one chemical can actually shorten the life of fresh flowers. It is always better to use the professional flower food included with your bouquet. Lowe’s Floral also carries medium sized tub of flower food powder for home arrangers and gardeners who want to bring summer beauty indoors. Inquire in our
