What preservatives should i add to flower lillies to last in hostpital and what is the flower vase life?

According to Publication 8113 from the University of California you can use the following mixtures to supply food for the flowers and enough acidity to deter microbial activity.


1. Lemon-lime soda mixture. Mix 1 part regular lemon-lime soda (not diet) with 3 parts warm water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach per quart of this solution.


2. Lemon juice mixture. Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (fresh or bottled), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of bleach per quart of warm water. Check the level of the vase solution in your container daily, and replenish it. Add 1/4 teaspoonful of bleach per quart to the container every three or four days.


Cut flowers will last longer if kept cool, and most will tolerate temps as low as 32 degrees. Don%26#039;t put them in direct sunlight, near heater vents or the fireplace.
What preservatives should i add to flower lillies to last in hostpital and what is the flower vase life?
Cut the ends of them, put them in fresh cold water %26amp; add some lemonade., keep them out of the sun or hot areas. They should last up to 2 weeks.
Reply:I presume you are referring to cut flowers.





Put a tablet of aspirin or some sugar in the vase of water and all your flower would last longer not just the lilies.





As to your flower vase, depending on the material it%26#039;s made from and how carefully you handle it, it can even last you your lifetime.c++