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Just realized a cool water soak can fix drooping lilies
I was putting together a big arrangement for a weekend wedding and saw some lilies were looking limp. On a whim, I filled a sink with cool water and let the stems sit for about an hour. When I looked later, the flowers had straightened up and looked fresh again. This works because the cool temperature helps the stems drink more water. Since then, I have done this with other flowers like tulips and it often helps. It is a quick fix that does not cost anything extra. I keep a plastic tub in my prep area just for this purpose. It has become a standard step in my routine now.
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thomas_campbell396mo ago
Is that trick only for certain flowers? I tried it once on a sad basil plant and just got a pot of soup. That's a solid tip for keeping things fresh.
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matthew_west5mo ago
Wait, you can't use the same trick for herbs?
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nguyen.elizabeth6mo ago
Yeah, herbs need way less water than cut flowers.
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ruby_bell476mo ago
So many plants die from too much love, not too little!
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