How long to cut flower stems?

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How to properly cut flower stems?

i bought lots of flowers, but i have a short vase. is there any proper way to cut the stem to preserve it longer? i.e. diagonally? should be rigid? etc?

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You should cut them diagonally. Forgot to add that you should take off the leaves that are underwater...

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How do I divide iris rhizomes? Is it too late? Will they flower next yr if I didn't cut off stems w/blossoms?

I live in California zone 9. I'm pretty sure I need to divide them cuz they look too crowded. Also, I didn't cut off the flowering stems this year (too busy and forgot!), so i suppose the energy went to seeds instead of the rhizomes... will they flower...

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You're not too late. Dividing Iris rhizomes follows the same time-line as in first time planting: "...

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Yes. This will prevent seeds forming, which takes away energy the plant could use for growth. Cut them...

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You should remove the flowers from onions and garlic since they will rob nutrients from the developing...

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The reason for cutting stems under water is to prevent air locks from forming. Change water frequently...

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The water enters the stem more easily if it is cut at an angle. The flat bottom does not suck in water...

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Remove at least 1 inch from the bottom of any flower stems that have been exposed to air. Cut at about...

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Should I cut dendrobium orchid stems?

I have two dendrobium orchids and unlike phalaenopsis orchids, they clearly will not flower from the same stem, but start growing new stems (one plant now has 6 stems and 2 have already flowered). I'm wondering whether I should cut the leafy stems off...

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Don't cut off old canes that have dropped their leaves because they sometimes flower again. (even though...

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African Violet flower stems thin out and droop/hang over?

I bought my first African violet that had tons of blooms. I moved it to my cubicle at work. Ever since the leaves seem to be stretching longer and all the flower buds it had have wilted off. When I say wilted I mean they were growing big and strong then...

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These plants are suppose to be watered from the bottom up. so that part is right. These plants do well...

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How to Design a Silk Flower Arrangement?

Silk flowers are the best alternative for real flowers. The benefits of having silk flowers is the low cost and maintenance when compared to the natural ones.The need of silk flowers is a way to capture the beauty of outdoors and bring it inside. Below...

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Nice, Thanks for the information. Some silk flower arrangements can be seen from the below web pages...

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