Anyone knows how this thing helps to preserve the flower? My flower doesn't really last longer after I use this
613701
I assume the cut flowers stay alive for a while after they are cut and put in water. The packets contain flower food and that helps them stay alive a little while longer.
613702
Depends on the flower and how long it has been in bloom on the stem. My customers say the flowers last at a minimum 1 week (dahlias) and others lasting almost two weeks. Also make sure your vases have no other plant debris in the water and your containers are clean.
613703
You still need to cut an inch off the stems every 3 to 5 days depending on the ambiant temperature (3 days if the inside temperature is warm, more if it's cooler) and replace the water as well as new Floralife. Then they last longer.
613704
I don't know that it makes them last any longer or not. It is just easier to use than mixing several things together. Water needs to be changed every two days and then they need some sugar and a drop or so of bleach. Just more convenient to use the packets.
613705
I've had good success with this product. Do you give the stems a fresh cut with a very sharp knife at anangle before placing in the water?
613706
Cut about 1/2" off the flower stems before placing in the Floralife water. The stem cannot absorb any water or plant food if it seals off and will have a much shorter life. Floralife extends flower life by allowing the stem to absorb maximum water and plant food. Repeat trimming after a few days and add more Floralife plant food if replacing water (recommended after a few days).
613707
I don't know the 'how' of the flower preservation powder, but I really believe that my flowers do last longer, retaining their color and appearance.
1170614
I don't think it will help much. I mix it in a used water bottle and poured over my roses thinking it would clog sprayer nozzle. Leaves looked dusty after it dried. Didn't seem to help much as mixing it directly into the root zone. Beginning to notice that it is a great root stimulator but still need fertilizer or compost to make plants green
335230
I do believe your plants will die,if you use timer.The pump will get hot.You must put it in a cool spot,never had problem.Over time done a lot of clones,never lost one.This machine great.Follow directions!!!
182571
It falls on the leaves and kills them, so it will make flowers sick. A few may survive.It does take an hour to set so you could take a squirt gun and wash off all the leaves.
410180
I usually use my hand or a strainer and when the wind is not blowing, sift it on my plants sparingly. Or on Ant mounds, and across driveway to keep bugs out of garage, and in windowsills to keep any little bugs from getting in. I don't usually sift this on my plants but if I need to it would be just a light dusting on the roses. I also have mixed a tablespoon into orange juice occasionally to cleanse my system. I am not one to take a lot of supplements, so I do not do this regularly like some people do. Ants, spiders and beetles do not like this stuff!! I put it around my vegie garden on the ground.
2138500
Here is what happened with me. I used this and it was very sticky when it got wet, and two days after using this product I found about 20 dead ladybugs that had been stuck to a leaf. Hope this helps.
1699716
I have not used it for this specific purpose, but I have every reason to believe it would work just fine. The leaves I have shredded have all been dry, but I think it would probably work all right on fresh flower stems. It is basically like an edger that you would use to trim your drive or sidewalk of grass.
1241164
it's pretty much use as needed.. generally speaking.. follow the directions on the bottle.. check your local nursery for what to do when your plants have the blight..
1830708
You must have used it awfully heavily; I have not had a problem with it killing anything. I do have impatiens in pots on the patio, so they don't get it. Maybe they are really sensitive to it? We compost our own stuff from horses, goats, stall straw, weeds, etc., so there are a ton of weed seeds and I use the Preen rather heavily. I have not had a problem with anything dying from it.
1342509
I used the ladybugs on my flower garden. It's been a few year since I tried it (I just did the review recently, but I track my plants and documented the effort) I do remember a few showing up after the initial group left. They didn't stay either!
1827266
Not sure it can prevent 100 percent from over watering. What I have found is for my office plants it has helped the plants survive due to irregular watering. For my outdoor potted plants at home it REALLY helps them make it through the day/week if I don't get to them on time.
655631
It's going to take a while. I put the plastic product down in June, in Maryland, and much of it is still there. This product is designed to deteriorate very slowly, to allow the vegetation to grow through and over it. If you want it to degrade, get the excelsior (wood) product.
1244515
I spot sprayed just the leaves around my roses and the roses are still blooming just fine. I was careful, but put a shield around roses if real close. go slow and put it more than once. I am still experimenting also. It sure is tuff stuff!!! Keeps coming back!!! I keep spraying every two weeks.
49662
Dont know if it can be used on flower bed. You can try it in a small spot to find out. Not sure how much it wil cover. I have stored it in the 1 gal container. It didnt seem to be as effective after stored..
673367
Good way to do it is to drain most of the water, and leave a little at the bottom for the cut flower stems. This way they look great and plants also stay hydrated.
656674
I used on my vegtable garden and it worked very well. I don't know about flowers. I feel certain it would take care of your problem.
2211165
I found that whether it runs them off or kills them it lasts for at least a week depending on the weather. It kills the ones it comes in contact with and then leaves a residual on the leaves that either kills them or runs them off. I live in AZ so little rain to wash it away so it lasts up to a month in the summer. Just be careful & use it with very little to no wind. Plus stand up wind of whatever breeze there is & watch you don't spray yourself in a corner & have to hold your breath to get out! I've been there; done that.