Did You Know? #27: A Clean, Sharp Cut Helps Your Fresh Flowers Drink!
Written by Petal Perfection Flower Company
When you refresh your flower arrangement, the tool you use to trim the stems matters. Dull scissors can squeeze or crush delicate stems instead of making a clean cut, damaging the tissue your flowers depend on to take up water.
At Petal Perfection Flower Company, we know that good fresh flower care includes more than filling the vase. A little attention to your cutting tools can help your bouquet stay hydrated and beautiful.
Choose a sharp tool made for flower stems
Sharp floral snips or bypass pruners are a practical choice for trimming most cut flower stems. Use a tool appropriate for the stem’s thickness, and avoid forcing thick or woody stems through small household scissors.
The goal is a clean cut that leaves the stem intact, without flattened edges or shredded tissue.
Clean your tools before trimming
Sap, plant debris, and residue can collect on cutting blades. Wash away visible debris, rinse, and dry your tools before working with fresh flowers. Follow the tool manufacturer’s instructions for any additional disinfection.
Clean tools and a freshly washed vase work together to support your flower-care routine.
Recut, then return stems promptly to water
When refreshing a vase arrangement, trim a small amount from the bottom of each stem with your clean, sharp tool. Return the flowers promptly to fresh water mixed with flower food according to the packet directions.
If your arrangement is secured in floral foam or another design structure, leave the stems in position and follow the care instructions provided with your flowers.
Small habits make a difference
You don’t need a drawer full of florist supplies to care for your bouquet. A clean vase, correctly mixed flower food, regular water checks, and sharp floral snips provide a useful foundation.
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