How can I keep my rose fresh?

I bought a rose for my boyfriend. I put it in a vase with room temperature water, and I put a little bit of rose miracle grow in it. will it be ok until Wednesday? what can I do to keep it fresh?

How can I keep my rose fresh?
Cut the stem at an angle under water, then immediately put it in fresh room temperature water. Cutting it under water is important because that prevents an air bubble from forming at the end of the stem, which allows bacteria to grow, which blocks the water from being absorbed through the stem.





Remove any leaves that would be under water, but leave the thorns on. Put floral preservative in the water (the little packets they give you at the florist, NOT Miracle Grow). It provides three things - sugar to feed the rose, an acid to help the water move up the stem, and an antibacterial/antifungal agent. If you don't have a preservative, try this: start with 1 quart of water, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon bleach. Change the water completely every other day - don't just add more.





Also, keep your flowers away from fruit, out of sunlight, and in a cooler area. Check the website below for more information.
Reply:Put gingerale or sprite/ 7up instead of water, keep it in the fridge if no one is around to look at it.
Reply:Put an asprin in the vase.
Reply:In water in frig.
Reply:dont let sun and or heat get to it. keep it cool. isnt the rose miracle grow to help it in the garden? usaully they come with a powder. i hear some people use asprin in the water.

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