Tip # 31a. Bent or cracked stems and flowers that bend owing to their heavy heads can be salvaged with floral wire. Insert the wire partway into the strong area above the bend or break, or under the flower head.

Tip # 31b. Support the stem with the wire and straighten it to the upright position.

Tip # 31c. Gently wrap the wire around the rest of the stem.

Tip # 31d. Wrap the stem or the point of incision with floral tape to keep air from blocking water to the stem.

Tip # 32. If flowers wilt or droop prematurely, cutting them short and placing them in slightly warmer water should revive them. Both the cutting and water temperature help the blossom absorb water more quickly.

Tip # 33. Some flowers bend or droop because their flower heads become too heavy for their stems. The stems become water­logged and stop conveying water to the blossom. A tiny prick just below the head of the flower will release air, thus increasing the water flow.

Tip # 34. Wilted flowers can also be revived by completely submerging them in cool water. Do this by filling a deep bucket or tub with cool water. Place the flowers lying down in the water and weigh them down with a weight of some kind, like a brick. Let the flowers stay submerged for a few hours.

Tip # 35a. Some flowers bend or droop owing to light, temperature changes, or just because it is the nature of that flower.

Tip # 35b. Gently roll the paper around the flowers, forming a cone shape.

Tip # 35c. Secure the paper with twine or with staples so that the paper braces the flowers.

Tip # 35d. Mist the flowers and paper to keep them damp. Place the cone of flowers in deep water for several hours.

Tip # 35e. Unwrap the flowers and they will be upright again.

Flower Care Tips 1~ 10   
Flower Care Tips 11~ 20  
Flower Care Tips 21~ 30 
Flower Care Tips 31~ 35