🌸 How to Keep Your Flowers Looking Fresh — Even in the L.A. Heat

Got a stunning bouquet or floral arrangement sitting pretty on your table? Here’s how to make those beauties last longer — even with that California sunshine pouring in. These flower-care tips are super simple, apartment- and house-friendly, and tested in the heat of Los Angeles living.

1. Keep ‘Em Cool (Literally)

Avoid placing your flowers in direct sun or hot spots (like kitchen counters, windowsills, or near electronics). Instead, choose a shaded, breezy spot indoors to minimize wilting.

2. Fresh Water Every Day

Hot temperatures can quickly make vase water cloudy and full of bacteria. Change it daily — or at least every other day — and clean the vase each time.

3. Trim Stems with a Slant

Re-cut flower stems every couple of days — about 1 inch at a 45° angle. Do it under running water so air bubbles don't clog the stems.

4. Remove Leaves Below Waterline

Any leaves submerged in water will rot and contaminate the vase. Strip them off so water stays clean and flowers stay fresher.

5. DIY Flower Food

Add a pinch of sugar and a dash of lemon juice or vinegar to the vase water — this mimics flower food, keeping blooms hydrated and bacteria at bay.

6. Cool Nights = Happy Flowers

Bring your bouquet into a cooler room or near AC at night. Cooler temps help flowers “rest” and slow down wilting.

✅ Quick Care Checklist

That's it! These simple steps — cool location, clean water, trimmed stems, and a little DIY flower food — will help your bouquets stay vibrant and happy even in warm LA temperatures.