Homemade Flower Food
Give your cut flowers the nutrients they need to stay vibrant for days—without constant water changes! This easy homemade flower food helps fight bacteria and keeps petals perky longer.
Servings: 1 vase
Cost: $0.08
Equipment
- A clean vase
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon liquid household bleach
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid OR 2 teaspoons lemon/lime juice
- 1 quart lukewarm water
Instructions
- Pour lukewarm water into your vase.
- In a small cup, mix sugar, bleach, and citric acid (or lemon/lime juice) until mostly dissolved.
- Add the mixture to the vase water, stir gently, and place freshly cut flowers into the solution.
- Enjoy longer-lasting blooms—no daily water changes needed! (Refresh if the water gets cloudy.)
Notes
Caution: Stick to the measurements! Too much bleach can create irritating fumes. Dispose of leftover flower food by pouring it down the drain.
