I was given a cut red rose for Valentines Day. I have it in water, but how much water should it be in, and what else can I do to stop it from wilting for as long as possible?
How can I keep my Valentines Day rose fresh for as long as possible?
Recut the stem at an angle about an inch from the bottom every other day to give it a fresh drink (after a few days the stem becomes clogged and cannot suck water anymore) and put fresh cool water in the vase (warm water will make the rose open up faster and you don't want it to do that yet, right?) For even better results, hold the stem under water when you cut it so that no air at all can get into the stem before water does. I usually fill my kitchen sink with a few inches of water to do this. Keep the rose away from the heat and it should last awhile!
Reply:Keep it in the fridge?
Reply:Cut a regular strength aspirin in half, grind up one half and dissolve it in water.Cut the roses on an angel and place in the aspirin water. Put the other half in in about a week to ten days when you change the water.
Reply:i always put a slit going right up the stem about 1/2 inch long, it gets more water that way. also some light from out doors but not too much
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