What ingredients are in cut flower food?

Typical cut flower food includes sugars, citric acid, and preservatives to feed flowers and prevent bacteria. Flower Boosters also includes caffeine, sorbitol, dextrose, and a proprietary vitamin blend—all food-grade and non-toxic.

Why don't most flower packets list their ingredients?

Most commercial flower food brands are not legally required to disclose their ingredients, so they don't. Flower Boosters shares every ingredient openly and uses only food-grade, pet-safe components.

Is flower food safe for pets and children?

Flower Boosters is non-toxic and pet-safe. If ingested, it's similar to consuming processed food—not recommended, but not dangerous. Most other flower foods don't disclose their safety profile.

What’s Actually in Cut Flower Food? Ingredients You Should Know

Why Cut Flower Food Ingredients Matter

Why Ingredients Matter More Than You Think

Most flower food packets are a mystery. You get a packet, pour it into water, and hope your flowers last longer—but the label doesn’t tell you anything.

That’s because most brands don’t legally have to disclose what’s inside. And they often don’t.

But if you’re putting something in your home—around your kids, pets, or even edible flowers—you deserve to know what’s really in that water.

Common Flower Food Chemicals (That You Won’t See on the Label)

Many mass-market flower foods contain harsh compounds like:

⚠️ Hydroxycarboxylic Acid

Found in plasticizers, solvents, and cleaning agents
Requires an OSHA MSDS safety sheet
Known to irritate skin and eyes in some forms

If a product requires a warning label in industrial use, why put it in your home vase without disclosure?

Flower Boosters: Transparent, Food-Grade Ingredients

At Flower Boosters, we took a different approach. We disclose ingredients on our packaging—because we’re proud of what’s inside:

Ingredient	Purpose
Sucrose	Energy source to revive wilting blooms
Citric Acid	Lowers water pH for better hydration
Dextrose	Alternate sugar source for sustained energy
Sorbitol	Helps maintain hydration and boost water uptake
Caffeine	Stimulates stems for faster water absorption
Food-Grade Preservatives	Inhibit bacterial growth and keep water clean. We use the same preservatives you find in a can of soda or energy drinks.
Magnesium Stearate	Helps blooms open fully and hold structure
Proprietary Vitamin Blend	Supports bloom strength and longevity replacing the nutrients found in nature. We use human grade vitamins to ensure your flowers are getting the best!

✅ Non-toxic
✅ Safe for pets
✅ Made in the USA
✅ Works even on edible flowers

What Happens If Pets or Kids Ingest It?

It’s not recommended—but it’s not dangerous.

If a child or pet drinks vase water with Flower Boosters, it’s comparable to eating several processed snacks like Twinkies or caffinated drinks. Not ideal, but not toxic.