💐 Fresh flowers brighten your home—but what if they wilt too soon?
Here are 6 simple techniques that even beginners can use to keep cut flowers fresh, including tricky ones like roses and hydrangeas.
👉Click here for hydrangea-specific conditioning techniques
❓ Why Do Flowers Wilt So Quickly? 3 Main Reasons
- Bacteria grow in dirty water
- Air or microbes block water absorption in the stem
- Flowers are exposed to too much heat or dryness
👉 The key is clean water, better water absorption, and the right environment!
🌿 ① Cut the Stems Diagonally
Cutting the stems at a 45-degree angle increases the surface area for water uptake. Use sharp floral scissors for best results.
✂️ Tip: Use Stainless Steel Floral Scissors
To keep flowers fresh, you need a clean, sharp cut that doesn’t crush the stem.
That’s why stainless steel floral scissors are highly recommended.
Stainless steel is rust-resistant, perfect for underwater cutting (mizugiri).
They’re also easy to clean—just rinse and dry—making daily flower care much easier.
💧② Try “Mizugiri”: Cutting Underwater
When air enters the stem, it blocks water absorption.
“Mizugiri” (cutting stems underwater) is a great way to prevent this.
✅ Steps
- Fill a bowl with water
- Submerge the stem and cut it at an angle
- Place it immediately in a vase
🧼 ③ Change the Water and Clean the Vase Daily
Even if the water looks clean, bacteria grow quickly.
Change the water and clean the vase every day.
🍃 ④ Remove Leaves Below the Waterline
Leaves left underwater rot easily, which causes bacteria growth.
Always remove any leaves below the waterline.
☀️ ⑤ Keep Flowers Away from Heat and Wind
Direct sunlight and air conditioning dry flowers out fast.
Place them in bright but shaded spots with no wind.
🧪 ⑥ Use Flower Food or Preservatives
Flower food includes nutrients and antibacterial agents.
You can buy them at supermarkets or even 100-yen shops.
🌹 Extra Care for Roses, Hydrangeas, and Other Delicate Flowers
Roses and hydrangeas have poor water uptake. Try these tips:
- Cut underwater, then soak in deep water for over an hour
- Try hot water treatment (dip in hot water, then cool)
- Remove thorns and lower leaves
- Use flower food
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👨⚕️ From a Doctor’s Perspective
Spending time with flowers helps you slow down and breathe.
Science shows it reduces stress and promotes mental well-being.
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