How to Extend the Life of Fresh Cut Flowers.
By Chrisjob
Know that little packet of additives that come with arranged flower bouquets? Apparently, it's just a little sugar, 
chlorine, and some citric acid. So, create your own DIY solution that you can continue to use throughout multiple water changes. "Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, and 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice in a quart of warm water."
That's it. The bleach sounds scary to me too, but I'm imagining the chlorine keeps out the gunk, just like in a swimming pool. Check out the photo for a visual comparison:
Cottage Living, via Lifehacker.
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kestrel
oooops...yeah I see it now. I think maybe I need more coffee. Thanks Chris.
Chrisjob
Hi Jim,
The recipe calls for a quart of water, so I presume the ratios are right just to fill up the vase, and save the rest for a change.
-Chri
kestrel
This is great Chris. Thanks! I try to always have fresh flowers on the kitchen table during spring and summer and some flowers just do not last long at all. Most of the hydrangeas I cut wilt within a day or two. Hopefully this will help.
My only question is...so how much of this mixture do you add to water? Is this enought for a gallon? a quart? I looked on the Cottage Living site but I didn't see an answer there. Or maybe I just missed it.
Jim
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