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Unpack
roses or flowers immediately.
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Prepare
a clean container and fill it with warm water and 1/2 package of
preservative.
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Remove
the outer "guard" petals of roses if bruised or discolored
("Guard" petals are the outer most petals on the rose that
help protect the rest of the petals from damage. They sometimes look
brown and wrinkled).
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Remove
all foliage on the stem that would be below the water line in the
container.
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Cut
approximately 1 inch off the rose or flower stem at an angle.
Display in cool location.
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Check
water levels daily. Continue to re-cut stems and adding fresh water
every two days to maintain water uptake.
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A
common condition affecting roses is called 'bent neck'. The rose
appears to be wilted, with the head drooping. The rose has simply
dehydrated... (there may be an air blockage in the stem), it needs a
drink of water. Re-cut the stems and submerge the entire rose, stem,
head and all in room temperature water for at least twenty minutes.
This will normally solve the problem.
