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7:47 am
April 16, 2009
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Dick Burroughs
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Hi,
I have a quick question. I brought my mother some flowers on Easter last weekend. I put them in a vase on the kitchen table. We then cooked for nearly two hours. Lots of heat. When I looked at the flower's again, then had passed out! They we're literally hanging over the vase.
I had to leave before she figured out what to do about the flowers.
My questions, before I make the same mistake for Mother's Day
1. Generally speaking is kitchen heat too much for flowers
2. What can be done to revive flowers that have passed out from heat
Thanks
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Hi,
To answer your question… yes, kitchen heat is too much for cut flowers. The three most popular reasons for wilted flowers are:
1. Stems have been left out of water too long forming a 'scab' on the ends, which prevents water from entering and traveling up the stems to hydrate the flower.
2. The water in the vase has gotten cloudy and bacteria has clogged the stems, preventing proper flower hydration.
3. Flowers are placed in direct sunlight or in extreme heat or cold.
In the future, to revive flowers cut the stems on an angle preferably with shears or a sharp blade and immediately place them in a vase of warm water and put in a cool place.
Good luck!
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11:28 am
April 19, 2009
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Mr.Feelgood
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I guess I have a similar issue…
I bought tulips 2 days ago and now they are fully open and look as though they've been there for a week. How long do they normally last?
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Tulips should open and bloom for four to eight days.
Tulips are very sensitive to heat. Keep the vase away from direct sunlight, radiators, lamps, etc.
Tulips “drink” lots of water. Check the water level often and add water daily. Also, changing the water every couple of days extends the vase life. A clean vase and cool water keeps them fresh longer.
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1:08 pm
May 30, 2009
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captainfantastic
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Now what about flowers that need sunlight but can't take heat…my house is one setting only, hot! So my peonies and roses died in no time because my darling grandmother insists on keeping the heat on in summer time so no matter where I put them they die. What do I do?
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Captainfantastic, I recommend house plants instead of cut flowers for the environment you describe. Here are three plants that will do well in your home.
Agave: Blue Agave needs all the light you can give it. Place the plant in direct sunshine. Water about once every 2 to 3 weeks applying enough water so that water runs from the containers drain holes.
Croton: Place the plant in direct sunshine. Water with tepid water as the soil dries about three or four inches from the surface on larger plants. Allow the soils surface to dry down about one inch on 6″ and 8″ plants. Let the soil dry to the touch on very small plants.
Sago Palm: This slow growing plant is quite easy to keep. Place them in a very bright area. Water and feed sparingly. Once… maybe twice a year you will be rewarded with a surge of new growth that emerges very rapidly. This beautiful low and slow growing plant is the perfect choice for a high light area where a compact plant is required.
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11:06 pm
June 9, 2009
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captainfantastic
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Okay sounds good. Thanks so much for the info. I just watched something else die of heat stroke in here and I can't take any more. I've actually seen the Croton in your shop. I like it a lot. The reddish leaves would look great in my living room. If you haven't sold it already I'd like to come in and grab it. Again thanks so much. (Trust me I'll be writing more once I buy the thing so i can keep it alive)
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