Homemade Flower Food (Without Bleach)
This simple DIY flower food uses apple cider vinegar and honey instead of bleach. Combined with fresh water, stem trimming, and regular water changes, it can help cut flowers stay fresh longer naturally.
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Ingredients
- water (enough for the vase)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Fill vase with water.
- Mix vinegar and honey into the water.
- Add flowers.
- Change water and re-trim stems every 2–3 days.
Notes
- Remove leaves that would sit below the water line.
- Check water levels daily.
- Adjust vinegar and honey amounts for larger or smaller vases.