Flower care
How to care for your flowers
A few minutes of care keeps your flowers looking fresh for longer, even in Dubai's heat.
The basics
1
Trim the stems
Cut 2–3 cm off each stem at an angle with a sharp knife or scissors before putting them in water, then again every two days.
2
Use clean water
Fill a clean vase with cool water and add the flower food if included. Remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Change the water every two days.
3
Find a cool spot
Keep flowers away from direct sun, air-conditioning vents, heaters and ripening fruit. A cooler room at night helps them last longer.
Tips by flower
Roses
Remove the outer guard petals if they look tired. If a head droops, re-cut the stem and stand it in deep water for an hour.
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas drink through their petals too. If they wilt, submerge the whole head in cool water for 30 minutes, then re-cut the stem.
Tulips
Tulips keep growing and bend towards the light. Use a tall vase with a little water and turn the vase each day to keep them straight.
Orchids
Water once a week by soaking the pot for 10 minutes, then let it drain fully. Bright, indirect light; never leave the roots standing in water.