| Vases and floral containers should always be washed thoroughly and
be sterilized with a solution of chlorine based bleach between uses. For longest
flower life, vase water should be changed every third day, and replaced with a solution of
fresh water and floral preservative. Floral
Preservatives & Treatments:
Commercial Floral Food / Preservatives, which are labeled
under several different names are essentially the same in both ingredients and
function. There are three primary ingredients in floral food / preservatives which
work in harmony to extend the vase life of cut flowers. The primary ingredients
include a sugar which provides nourishment for the cut flowers, a biocide which
inhibits the growth of fungi and bacteria, and an acidfier, which lowers the pH of
the water. |
