How to Keep Fresh Flowers in the Refrigerator
When you have fresh flowers for a floral arrangement that you want to keep as fresh as possible, keeping them in the refrigerator is a good way to store them. Most fresh flowers will benefit from the cool temperatures. Flowers that originate in tropical regions are exceptions; do not place ginger blossoms, orchids or anthuriums in the refrigerator because these flowers require constant temperatures above 55 degrees. Storing fresh flowers near fruit in the refrigerator may significantly reduce their viability in a flower arrangement.
Fill the vase with cool water.
Remove the flowers from the packaging if they are loose flowers for a floral arrangement. If the flowers are a corsage, boutonniere or bouquet for a formal occasion, leave the flowers in the original packaging from the florist without disturbing them.
- When you have fresh flowers for a floral arrangement that you want to keep as fresh as possible, keeping them in the refrigerator is a good way to store them.
- Remove the flowers from the packaging if they are loose flowers for a floral arrangement.
Place loose flowers in the vase.
Remove all fresh fruits and vegetables from the refrigerator.
Set the refrigerator temperature at approximately 40 degrees.
Place the fresh flowers in the refrigerator. Put them in the vegetable crisper for best results. Set the vase of flowers on a refrigerator shelf.
Keep the fresh flowers in the refrigerator for three to 12 hours. This cooling period will enable the flowers to absorb more water and stay fresher longer.
- Place loose flowers in the vase.
- Keep the fresh flowers in the refrigerator for three to 12 hours.
Remove the flowers from the refrigerator. If the flowers are loose, make fresh cuts at the ends of the stems under cool running water and arrange the flowers in the final flower arrangement.
Store Flowers In The Refrigerator
Flowers or flower arrangements that are received as a gift or for a special occasion can be kept for long periods if they are properly stored. The key to storing flowers is to slow down the flowers development and water loss. Just make sure that there is enough room. Place the flowers that you want to keep in the vase. Check the temperature of your refrigerator and make sure that it is set at or below 40 degrees. Keep the flowers in the refrigerator for at least six hours each night.
- Remove the flowers from the refrigerator.
- Place the flowers that you want to keep in the vase.
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