What Is a Cut Flower Preservative—and Why Free Packets Don’t Work
The Illusion of “Free” Flower Packets
When you buy flowers, you often receive a “free” packet of cut flower food. It seems helpful—but that packet is usually the same formula used to preserve flowers in transit, not to help them thrive at home.
These formulas are designed to suspend decay, not to feed, hydrate, or help blooms reach their full potential.
Most flowers last just 4–7 days with packet care. But with the right preservative, they can last two to three times longer.
What’s Really Inside a Cut Flower Preservative Packet?
That’s the problem: you don’t know.
Most companies won’t disclose their ingredients. Ask, and you’ll likely hear:
“It’s a proprietary formula.”
So you don’t know if it’s safe around kids, pets, or edible flowers—or whether it includes known irritants or harsh chemicals.
At Flower Boosters, we take the opposite approach. Our formula is:
Fully transparent
Made with food-grade preservatives
Non-toxic and pet-safe
Designed to work even with edible flowers
Why Flowers Need More Than Suspension
Once a flower is cut, its stem is its only lifeline. The water in your vase becomes its entire ecosystem.
A real flower preservative should:
Stimulate water uptake
Feed the flower (not just preserve it)
Prevent bacteria that block hydration
Maintain ideal pH balance for long-lasting vase life
That’s what Flower Boosters was designed to do—not just delay decay, but support blooming, hydration, and color retention.
Why DIY Recipes and Plant Food Aren’t Enough
Pinterest may suggest sugar + bleach + lemon juice, but that’s not enough. Generic plant food is built for roots—not stems.
What your flowers need:
A gentle biocide that fights bacteria without hurting the plant
A pH buffer to make stems absorb water faster
Carbohydrates for bloom development
A natural stimulant to help them drink more
That’s why we introduced something the industry overlooked:
caffeine.
Caffeine: A Game-Changer for Cut Flower Longevity
Just like your morning cup perks you up, caffeine wakes up stems and stimulates faster, deeper water uptake.
It’s the secret behind our average 21.2-day vase life in standard conditions—tested with grocery store bouquets and common flower varieties.
Your flowers don’t just last longer.
They open more fully, stay upright, and release fragrance better than with standard packets.
The Economic Advantage of Better Flower Care
Let’s be honest—even the cheap flowers have gotten expensive.
And if they droop after 4–5 days, that’s disappointing.
With the right preservative, you don’t just protect your bouquet—you stretch the value of every floral purchase.
💡 Instead of replacing your flowers every week, imagine getting 2–3 weeks of vibrant life from the same bunch.eve
What Makes Flower Boosters Different
✔ Transparent formula — no “secret” chemicals
✔ Food-grade and pet-safe — even for edible flowers
✔ Works with filtered and tap water
✔ Requires only one water change every 3–4 days
✔ Average vase life: 21.2 days
Most importantly, we don’t suspend flowers—we revive them.
Want to See the Results for Yourself?
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Clean, safe, and effective
Designed for everyday bouquets and special events
Backed by real tests and real results
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