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Pro tip: Switching to lukewarm water fixed my quick-wilting lilies
I had a big issue with lilies in funeral arrangements wilting too fast, which was really upsetting for families. Before, I used cold water straight from the tap and figured that was just how lilies were. After talking to another florist, I learned water temperature can change how flowers drink. I tested it by putting some lilies in lukewarm water and others in cold, both with flower food. The lukewarm batch stayed firm and bright for over a week, while the cold ones sagged in just a few days. Now I always fill vases with lukewarm water and see a huge improvement. It costs nothing to try and makes a real difference for sensitive flowers like lilies. My clients have noticed and it's helped build trust in my service.
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willowg847mo ago
Always thought colder water was better for flowers. Seeing your test results makes me reconsider my own routine. I'm going to try lukewarm water next time I buy lilies.
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nelson.jake7mo ago
Turns out I’ve been accidentally killing flowers with cold water for years, whoops.
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