DIY Flower Food: Keep Your Blooms Fresh with Homemade Solutions
id you know you can make your own flower food at home? At Lush-Florist, we believe in simple, effective solutions for keeping your flowers fresh and vibrant. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for DIY flower food.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon bleach
- 1 quart (4 cups) lukewarm water
Instructions:
Mix the Ingredients: Combine the sugar, vinegar or lemon juice, and bleach with the lukewarm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Fill Your Vase: Pour the DIY flower food solution into a clean vase.
Add Your Flowers: Trim the stems of your flowers at a 45-degree angle and place them in the vase.
Why It Works:
- Sugar: Provides nourishment to the flowers.
- Vinegar or Lemon Juice: Balances the pH level of the water, helping flowers absorb nutrients more efficiently.
- Bleach: Prevents the growth of bacteria and keeps the water clean.
This homemade flower food is a simple yet effective way to keep your flowers looking fresh longer. Try it out with your next Lush-Florist bouquet and enjoy the extended beauty of your blooms!