Receiving a beautiful bouquet of long-stem roses is a delightful gift. if you don’t know how to properly cut and care for them, their beauty and longevity will quickly fade. With the right techniques, you can maximize the vase life of long-stem roses so you can enjoy them in your home for up to 10 days. How to cut long-stem roses for a vase? Want to enjoy their beauty? Cut them right. Follow the steps for roses that impress. Trim leaves, cut stems underwater, and arrange them evenly.
Follow these key steps when preparing and cutting long-stem roses for their best display in a vase. Strip Away Any Foliage As soon as you bring your roses inside, remove any leaves, thorns, or other foliage from the bottom 3 inches of the stems. Removing foliage prevents bacterial growth in the water which can decrease vase life by up to 20% according to flower care specialists.
Change the water every 2-3 days Re-cut stems whenever changing water Add floral preservatives or plant food as directed Keep roses away from heat sources like vents or direct sunlight