4 Tips to Take Care of Your Mother's Day Flowers

Receiving flowers for Mother's Day is always a treat. When you give someone Mother's Day flowers, you instantly make them feel special. According to About Flowers, 77% of women remember clearly the last time they were given flowers. However, everyone must know how to properly care for flowers to help them live as long as possible. The following tips will help anyone be the best flower owner possible.

Remember Flower Food

Most flowers come with a little packet of flower food. This packet goes in the water of the flowers. Flowers need vital vitamins and nutrients to stay alive, and they won’t get those from being in a vase with only water. Instead, ensure they get everything they need to thrive with the little packets of flower food.

Trim the Stems

One of the first things you should do is trim the bottom of the stems of your flowers. Cut about half an inch off the bottom of the stem at an angle. You should do this at a forty-five-degree angle, but the measurement doesn’t have to be exact. The goal is to ensure the bottom of the stem doesn’t sit flat on the bottom of the vase to ensure the flowers can absorb plenty of water.

Reduce Bacteria Exposure

Bacteria can make your flowers wilt sooner, so there are several steps to take to reduce the amount of bacteria they are exposed to. Only use a clean vase. If you haven’t washed it since the last bouquet, wash it before adding fresh flowers. Change the water daily, and promptly remove wilting flowers. Wilting flowers or leaves can release bacteria that can hurt living flowers.

Understanding the Role of Sunlight

Most people think a bouquet of Mother's Day flowers will need plenty of sun, just like other flowers. However, cut flowers don’t need sunlight to live. It can be harmful to them. Sunlight can cause dehydration, making your flowers wilt sooner. Store them on a table for display away from windows that let in a lot of natural light.

Receiving Mother's Day flowers is always a treat. Arizona Family Florist has the perfect arrangements for every special occasion. Contact us today to learn more about the flowers we have available for the special person in your life.