DIY Flower Food Hack:  Whether they are gifted, bought for yourself, or grown in your home garden, fresh flowers are truly the most timeless pieces of home decor. From your kitchens to living rooms, a flower vase filled with beautiful and colourful blooms can effortlessly elevate the vibe of your home. However, keeping these blooms for a longer period of time is a true hassle. But we have got you covered. Here is an easy and simple way to make flower food at home to keep your bouquets fresh for days. Flower food comprises essential nutrients that prevent the growth of bacteria and help your flowers live longer. 

How To Make Homemade DIY Flower Food At Home To Keep Bouquets Fresh For Days?

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 quart (approximately 1 litre) warm water

Steps to make Homemade Flower Food

  1. Take a clean container, preferably wash it with soapy water and dry it with a cloth.

  2. Mix all ingredients: 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with approximately 1 litre of warm water and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

  3. Stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved in the solution.

  4. Voila, your homemade flower food is ready. Now, pour it into the clean flower vase, making sure the stems are fully submerged in it.

  5. Now trim the stems of your flowers from about an inch at a 45-degree angle, as this will improve water uptake.

  6. Next, find the perfect location for your fresh flowers. Keep it away from direct sunlight, drafts and fruits.

  7. Also, change the water and flower food of your cut flowers every 2 to 3 days. Redo each step again, from cleaning to trimming the stems. 

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Things To Keep In Mind To Elevate The Efficiency Of Homemade Flower Food:

  1. Make sure you are using a clean flower vase and also a clean stralised container, in which you are making and storing flower food.

  2. Apart from regular Flower food, it is also important to frequently cut the flower stems, which makes it easy for the plant to absorb water and nutrients.

  3. Prune leaves that are touching the water.

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This homemade DIY (do it yourself) Flower food recipe doesn’t need any expensive ingredients. Additionally, each step to follow is simple, hassle-free and ensures your fresh flowers do not attract any bacteria, and get all the nutrients that keep them blooming for a longer time.