How to care for every flower: a guide by type
Florex · Care guide
How to care for every flower
Every flower needs its own care. Tap your flower and find out how to look after it so it lasts as long as possible.
Before we go flower by flower, three rules that work for almost all of them.
- Cut the stems before putting the flowers in water.
- Use a clean vase and change the water every two days.
- Keep them away from direct sun, heat and ripe fruit.
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Rose
CutAt an angle.
WaterPlenty, up to the shoulders of the stem.
KeyRemove the thorns and the lower leaves that would sit below the waterline.
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Hydrangea
CutSplit the stem in a cross so it drinks better.
WaterLots: it drinks mainly through the head.
KeyYou can mist the bloom. If it wilts, submerge it whole in cold water for 1–2 h.
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Ranunculus
CutAt an angle.
WaterA little, a third of the vase. Drinks fast: watch the level.
KeySensitive to ethylene from fruit. Loves a cool spot.
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Peony
CutAt an angle.
WaterMedium amount.
KeyWarm water speeds up opening. Remove the lower leaves.
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Tulip
CutStraight.
WaterA little, cold.
KeyKeeps growing in the vase and turns toward the light. Likes the cold.
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Lisianthus
CutAt an angle.
WaterMedium amount.
KeyRemove faded blooms so new ones open. Very long-lasting.
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Chrysanthemum
CutSplit or lightly crush the base of the stem.
WaterMedium amount.
KeyVery long-lasting (up to 3 weeks). Remove leaves below the waterline: they rot fast.
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Alstroemeria
CutAt an angle.
WaterMedium amount.
KeyLeaves yellow first — pick them off. Lasts a long time. Protect from direct sun and fruit.
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