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Mommy2Boys
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Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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How to keep roses alive?
DH bought me roses last night for our engagement anniversary (it seems corny but we always go out to dinner the same place we got engaged). I love roses but mine never seem to stay alive for very long.
Message edited 2/13/2007 10:31:54 AM.
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ddunne2
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 4189 total posts
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Doreen
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
I just watched on the Today show that you should change the water everyday and put an aspirin in the water each day and that will keep them alive
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| Posted 2/13/07 10:33 AM |
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JD02
LIF Infant
Member since 5/06 344 total posts
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Jen
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
I change the water and put a penny in the water too. I have no idea why, but somebody told me and it seems to work!
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| Posted 2/13/07 10:37 AM |
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Mom-2-Liam
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 917 total posts
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Mary
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
Posted by ddunne2
I just watched on the Today show that you should change the water everyday and put an aspirin in the water each day and that will keep them alive
In addition, every 2 days cut the bottom of the stem - not much (1/4 inch will do) but cut at an angle. I believe the stems get more water into them that way.
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| Posted 2/13/07 5:19 PM |
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CJC25
I luv My Daughter
Member since 9/05 1192 total posts
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Jess
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
change the water everyday, put asprin in the water and I also heard bleach, but I would research that 1st.
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| Posted 2/13/07 6:22 PM |
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joenick
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Member since 6/06 9370 total posts
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
I heard you can put in bleach or white vinegar. I never tried it though.
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| Posted 2/13/07 6:25 PM |
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Ladybugz
LIF Toddler
Member since 12/06 451 total posts
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Laurie
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
I use a cap full bleach in my flowers. Works great and keeps the water clear and less smelly. Not sure with the roses though.
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| Posted 2/13/07 9:27 PM |
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WhatNow
Say Cheese!
Member since 1/06 8033 total posts
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A (formerly WhatNow?)
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Re: How to keep roses alive?
Posted by Mom-2-Liam
Posted by ddunne2
I just watched on the Today show that you should change the water each day and that will keep them alive
In addition, every 2 days cut the bottom of the stem - not much (1/4 inch will do) but cut at an angle. I believe the stems get more water into them that way.
Those are the 2 things I do and it can keep a bouquet of roses looking fresh for up to 2 weeks.
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