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DIY Flowers

serenitymdserenitymd member
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I've decided to save money by doing the flower centerpeices myself. I did a test run and it turned out beautiful, but on the second day the water in the vases got cloudy/milky. Since I'll need to prepare these at least a day in advance, any tips on keeping the water clear?

Much appreciated!
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  • WiscisblissWiscisbliss
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    edited December 2011
    Did you use those little plant food packets?  I think those make the water look cloudy. 

    Unfortunately, I used opaque vases, so I cannot offer too much advice.  
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  • serenitymdserenitymd member
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    edited December 2011
    I did use the packets -- but it didn't turn cloudy until the second day. But that's not a bad idea...maybe I should use opaque vases. If I can find some that are made of milk glass or maybe encased in wood that might work...
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  • rachelalexsmithrachelalexsmith
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    edited December 2011
    You could always spray paint the clear vases you have to give them that milk glass look - I saw it somewhere and it was still really pretty!

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  • kiwicabbagekiwicabbage
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    edited December 2011
    A splash of bleach helps too. Usually the packets of plant food have a disinfecting agent (which is just as important as the actual plant food)- and this should keep the water clear. Maybe your little packets were just the plant food. I'd definitely recommend adding bleach, or finding some other disinfecting agent.

    Remember that the cloudy water will eventually mean brown and wilting flowers (and sometimes even a bad smell), which is the last thing you want at your wedding, or if you're sending guests home with centerpieces.

    Hope that helps!
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  • serenitymdserenitymd member
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    edited December 2011
    Hmmm...so many good ideas... thanks ladies!
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  • janicejabjanicejab
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    edited December 2011
      The flower food packets shouldn't have made the water cloudy. Cloudy or yellow water is caused by naturally occurring bacteria growing in the water. There really is no way to make the water clear other than emptying the vase and replacing the cloudy water with fresh water. Also, be sure to give the flowers a fresh cut on the stems and that there is no foliage or flowers under the water in the vase. If you have foliage under the water in the vase, this will speed up the process of bacteria growth and the water will turn cloudy quicker.
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  • Catwoman708Catwoman708 member
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    edited December 2011

    Make sure you use floral preservative, strip the stems of any leaves/foliage, and rinse them of any  "fuzz" that could get in the water.

    The water should be replaced and stems slightly trimmed every 3 days or so anyway.  Some flowers just make the water cloudier quicker than others.

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