Fresh Flower Care Tips from Bud Weismiller
Fresh Flower Care Tips
From Bud Weismiller Flowers in Henderson & Las Vegas 🌸
So, you just had fresh flowers delivered — fabulous choice. Now let’s make sure those blooms stay vibrant, hydrated, and joyful for as long as possible. At Bud Weismiller Flowers, we design every arrangement by hand and want you to enjoy it for days, not hours. These simple flower care tips will help your fresh-cut flowers look their absolute best in the Las Vegas climate.
General Care Tips for Fresh Cut Flowers
Keep Flowers Away from Drafts and Extreme Temperatures
Avoid placing your flowers near heaters, air conditioners, open windows, or vents. Las Vegas air can be especially drying, and temperature swings can cause flowers to wilt faster.
Avoid Ethylene Gas Exposure
Do not place your flowers near ripening fruit or cigarette smoke. Ethylene gas speeds up aging in many flower varieties and shortens vase life.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Fresh flower arrangements should not sit in direct sun or on windowsills. Too much heat causes blooms to dehydrate quickly.
Choose a Cool Location
Most flowers last longer in cooler spaces. A shaded countertop or dining table is ideal.
How to Keep Your Flowers Looking Fresh Longer
Keep the Vase Filled with Clean Water
All stems should remain submerged. Flowers stay fresher when they can drink freely.
Daily Water for Foam Arrangements
If your arrangement arrived in floral foam, gently add fresh water every day. Foam dries out faster in dry desert air.
Remove Wilting Leaves or Blooms Immediately
Dead stems and leaves create bacteria, which shortens the life of your entire arrangement.
Watch the Water
If the water looks cloudy, it’s time to change it. Clean water equals longer-lasting flowers.
How to Change the Water in Your Flower Arrangement
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Remove any dead or dying flowers first
This keeps bacteria from spreading. -
Clean the vase thoroughly
Wash with warm, soapy water and rinse well to remove residue. -
Prepare fresh water
Refill the vase and add the flower food included with your delivery, following the packet instructions. -
Trim the stems properly
Use a sharp knife and cut stems at an angle, removing one to two inches from the bottom.
⚠️ Avoid scissors — they can crush stems and block water absorption. -
Rearrange promptly
Place flowers back into water immediately to prevent air bubbles from forming in the stems.
Enjoy More Days of Joy in Bloom 💐
With proper care, your fresh flower delivery from Bud Weismiller Flowers will continue to brighten your space and your mood. Whether your flowers were sent for a birthday, anniversary, sympathy, or “just because,” a little daily attention goes a long way.
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