What can i use in the water to keep my fresh picked flowers to last longer?

i have heard of asprin but iv'e never tried it?

What can i use in the water to keep my fresh picked flowers to last longer?
sprite or 7-up added to the water
Reply:I use and always have used a small amount of bleach it kills the bacteria that grows in the water and the flowers last longer. when I say small I mean 1-2 teaspoons
Reply:put a penny in the vase with the flowers and water
Reply:Yes asprin does help keep the flowers


looking good longer.
Reply:Homemade conditioning and nutrients work well


A homemade solution may be made from 3 parts warm water and 1 part lemon-lime soda. Do not use diet drinks or cola. Add 1/4 tsp. bleach per quart of water. Two tablespoons of Real Lemon lemon juice will also balance alkalinity. Use 2 Tbs. of bottled 'Real Lemon' lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1/4 tsp. of bleach to a quart of warm water. The bleach prevents any growth of bacteria. Add 1/4 tsp. of bleach every 4 days, or change the water and solution completely
Reply:People use all different things. It really depends on what kind of flower. I grow roses and I use sugar to keep them longer after they are cut.
Reply:Sprite or generic lemon/lime soda drink. Aspirin works and also bleach (just a little bit), but Sprite does it all. Be sure to change your water every two to three days and add new Sprite etc. If it's a large vase of flowers use all of can of Sprite and finish filling vase with water, otherwise, adjust according to size of vase. Try to use water other than tap water cause it has all sorts of chemicals in it.