{"id":801,"date":"2026-03-18T16:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/?p=801"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:49:33","slug":"how-to-make-flowers-last-longerhow-to-make-flowers-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/how-to-make-flowers-last-longerhow-to-make-flowers-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Common Flower Care Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Want your flowers to last longer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Fresh flowers have the power to brighten a room, lift your mood, and make everyday moments feel special. But sometimes blooms start to wilt sooner than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">We asked our floral experts to share the most common mistakes people make when caring for their flowers and what you can do instead to keep your bouquet looking beautiful for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Avoid these four common mistakes and your blooms will stay fresher for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-10-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-10-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-10-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-10-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-10.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>1. Leaving Foliage Below the Water Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common mistakes is leaving leaves sitting in the vase water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When foliage is submerged, it quickly begins to rot. This creates bacteria in the water, which blocks the stems from absorbing water properly and causes flowers to wilt faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before placing your bouquet in a vase, remove any leaves that would sit below the water line. Clean water helps keep your flowers healthy and hydrated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-7-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-7-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-7-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-7-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>2. Placing Flowers in Direct Sunlight or Heat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While flowers love light in nature, cut flowers actually prefer a cooler environment once they are in a vase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct sunlight, heaters, or heat pumps can cause flowers to dehydrate quickly, making them wilt sooner. Excess heat also increases evaporation from the vase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best results, place your flowers in a cool, shaded spot away from direct sunlight and heat sources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-8-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-8-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-8-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-8-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-8-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>3. Not Recutting the Stems Every Few Days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the ends of flower stems can seal or become blocked, reducing their ability to absorb water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recutting the stems every two to three days keeps them fresh and helps the flowers continue drinking properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use sharp scissors or a knife and trim about 1\u20132 cm off each stem at a slight angle before returning them to clean water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-9-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-812 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-9-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-9-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-9-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interflora.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BLOG-Feature-Images-1080x720-9.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>4. 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