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Stalk language
How to keep cut flowers fresh and make them last
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Flower language

Flower
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Camellia, red
Camellia, yellow
Carnation, pink
Carnation, purple
Carnation, red
Carnation, striped
Chrysanthemum, red
Chrysanthemum, yellow
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Dahlia
Daisy
Forget-me-not
Freesia
Gardenia
Geranium, dark
Geranium, lemon
Geranium, scarlet
Globe amaranth
Hibiscus
Iris
Jasmine
Larkspur
Lily, yellow
Lily-of-the-valley
Narcissus
Orchid
Pansy, yellow
Primrose
Rose, bridal
Rose, orange
Rose, red
Rose, yellow
Rose, white
Sunflower, dwarf
Sunflower, tall
Sweet peas
Sweet William
Tulip, cream
Tulip, red
Tulip, yellow
Violet, blue
Violet, sweet
Water lily
Zinnias

Language
First love, temperance
Purity
Excellence
Perfected loveliness
I'll never forget you
Capriciousness
Passionate love
Sorry I can't be with you
Love
Truth
Indifference
Refusal
Changeable
Innocence
Constant love
Innocence
You're lovely
Sadness
Surprise meeting
Comfort
Unfading love
Rare and delicate beauty
Thinking of you
Elegance
An open heart
Purity
Increased happiness
Self-love
Respect
Thoughts of love
Young love
Happy love
Secret love
Love declaration
Jealousy
I don't love you or purity
Worship
Pride
Delicacy
Courage
Forever love
Declaration of love
Unrequited love
Faithful devotion
Modesty
Chastity and virtue
Thoughtful, recollection

Stalk language

No. of stalks Meaning

1 You're the only one for me

2 You and I are so right together

3 I love you

6 I want to be yours

8 Simply irresistible

9 Forever in love

10 You're perfect

11 For magic moments shared

12 I adore you

16 Sweet memories

18 You are alluring

20 You and I are perfect together

21 My special love

24 I cherish our love together

36 Light my fire. You light up my life

48 True love

50 Golden memories

99 Be mine and make me complete

100 Totally in love and devoted to you

101 You're my 1 and only

108 Will you marry me

999 My love for you will last till the end of time

How to keep cut flowers fresh and make them last

Cut off all leaves below the water line. Submerged leaves will rot and block the flow of water up the stem and flowers will wilt faster.
Cut flower stems at an angle. This is to increase the surface area for water absorption.
When using a foam for flower arrangement, soak it in water until it feels heavy.
A preserving solution should include sugar, lemon soda and chrorine bleach mixed with water.
Flowers with long and soft stems tend to droop easily. The drooping posture obstructs water absorption and therefore hasten the withering process.To help the flowers stay upright and fresh, snip open a straw and enclose the straw onto the upper part of the flower stalk. The straw helps to maintain a smooth flow of water supply to the flower and at the same time minimize water evaporation from the stem surface. Suitable for gerbera daisies and tulips.
When putting flowers in a non-watertight container, line the container with a zip-lock bag and fill it with enough water. Zip the bag to keep the flowers in place, when necessary.
When the stems are hard, use hot water. For soft stems, use cold water. If mixing the two stems, use warm water.
Do not mix flowers with fruits because they give off ethylene, a gas that speeds up the deterioration of cut flowers.
Never put flowers under direct sunlight or near any heat source such as electrical appliances. The hotter the flowers, the more water they give off.
When flowers droop because the room is hot, put them in a cooler spot and they should perk right up.

Vase Ideas

Literally anything that holds anything whether it's new, old or chipped off! Vase size depends on the number of stalks you intend to use.
Bowls, teapots, cups, mugs, glasses, pots, detergent bottle or other plastic spray bottles, astrays.
Use plastic bags! Tie a string around the bag and hang it up anywhere!

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