Did you know? The amount of water to put in a vase varies depending on the type of flowers bought from a florist!

2019.07.28 published

The Amount of "Water to Put in a Vase" is Important!

Whether you buy flowers yourself, receive them as a gift from your partner for anniversaries or birthdays, or get floral arrangements as souvenirs from weddings you attend...

As you become an adult, you find yourself having more opportunities to display flowers at home, don't you?＊

So here’s a question!

Have you ever paid attention to the amount of "water" you put in a vase when transferring flowers?

Some people might say, "I just fill the vase to about 50-60%."

Others may just think, "I fill it to the brim."

However...

The truth is that the appropriate amount of water to use varies depending on the type of flowers!♡

Therefore, to enjoy your flowers in a beautiful condition for as long as possible, there are some flowers that thrive in deeper water and others that prefer shallower water, making the suitable amount of water for flowers really diverse.

Let me introduce which flowers require how much water♩

For Flowers That Prefer a Larger Amount of Water!

Flowers that thrive in deeper water typically have thick stems or branches and sturdy leaves, and they are less likely to rot when submerged in water.＊

【For example】

・Roses

・Lilacs

・Hydrangeas

・Peonies

・Iris

・Forget-Me-Nots

・Paeonies

Aim to fill the vase with water about 80-90%, and if any leaves are submerged, be sure to remove them at first!

Be careful not to wet the petals (the outermost flower leaves) of the flowers＊

For Flowers That Prefer a Smaller Amount of Water!

Flowers that thrive in shallower water are typically bulbous plants or those with soft stems, or stems that have fine hairs.

【For example】

・Tulips

・Ranunculus

・Sunflowers

・Gerbera

・Anemone

・Chrysanthemums

・Cosmos

For these types of flowers, too much water can cause the stems to rot easily or become damaged.

As for the water level, it’s best to fill it to about 3-5 cm from the bottom (or about halfway up the stem)＊

I Want to Be Aware of the Amount of Water in the Vase!

The amount of water you’ve been filling in the vase without much thought until now...

From now on, you’d like to pay attention to the amount of water based on the type of flowers!♡

By the way...

I think it’s quite common to arrange both deep-water flowers like roses and shallower ones like gerbera together.

In that case, it’s generally considered that “cut flowers are better in shallow water,” so filling it to about 5 cm deep should be fine＊

Of course, don't forget to change the water once a day as well!♩