Hint: Flowers Can Drown Too
Hint: Flowers Can Drown Too
Cut flowers need water in a vase to stay fresh—but too much water can actually make them die faster. The secret to long-lasting blooms isn’t flooding the vase. It’s giving your flowers just enough water to drink, without drowning their stems.
Why Too Much Vase Water Can Hurt Flowers
Flower stems act like biodegradable straws. They pull water up from the bottom of the vase to keep petals hydrated. But when stems sit submerged too deeply, the tissue begins to break down. That leads to soggy stems, blocked water flow, and early decay.
If you’ve ever seen the bottoms of your flower stems turn brown and mushy within a few days, this is why.
How Flower Stems Absorb Water
Fresh stems use capillary action to draw water upward. But they need air-tight suction—too much air, bacteria, or decomposing material, and the flow slows or stops.
That’s why proper water level is so important: it keeps stems submerged just enough to draw water efficiently, without accelerating breakdown.
How Much Water to Put in a Vase
A good rule of thumb? About 1 cup of water is perfect for most household vases.
Especially when flowers are freshly cut and thirsty, they’ll drink quickly—but that doesn’t mean you need to fill the vase to the top. Just a few inches is enough to cover the bottom of the stems and let them hydrate properly.
💡 Pro tip: Flowers can drink a vase dry in a day or two when they first arrive, so top off as needed—but don’t overdo it.
Why We Measure by the Cup, Not a Packet
Most flower food products are sold in packets labeled for use with a quart of water. But most people don’t actually use a full quart in their home vases.
At Flower Boosters, we dose by the cup, not the quart—because we want your flowers to get the right ratio, not just a one-size-fits-all dump of powder.
Would you add vitamins to a gallon of water if you’re only drinking a glass? Neither should your flowers.
How Much Water Did We Add to This Standard 8" Vase?
Hint: It's not a Quart
We Only Added A Cup Of Water Here
You might be surprised: just 1 cup of water.
And it covered the stems perfectly—no need for a quart. In fact, most competitors assume you’re mixing solution in a bucket for large floral displays. That’s great for florists. But at home, smaller vases, like this one purchased at Hobby Lobby, need more precise care.
Why Our Formula Is Designed for Home Vase Use
Your objectives Are Not The Same As the People that Sell Flowers
Most commercial flower treatments are designed for retail survival, not beauty at home. They’re made to keep flowers dormant, more or less suspended, while they sit in storage or transit—not to make them bloom fully in your kitchen, living room, or event space.
Flower Boosters was created for real-life flower lovers—not wholesalers. Our mission is simple: make ordinary flowers look extraordinary at home.
Make Cut Flowers Live Longer
Use A Fresh Flower Food That Stems Will Crave
Perk up your flowers so they stay bright and hydrated longer. Now there is flower food for cut flowers with the extra boost of caffeine.
Flower Food for Cut Flowers with Caffeine
Our formula includes a unique ingredient most others don’t: caffeine.
Just like your morning coffee perks you up, caffeine encourages flower stems to “wake up” and pull in more water. This natural stimulant helps your flowers hydrate faster and stay fuller longer.
Try Flower Boosters Today
🌿 Pet-safe, eco-friendly, and made in the USA
📦 Free 2-scoop measuring kit with every direct order
🧪 Trusted for up to weeks of vibrant blooms not just a few days
Learn more at FlowerBoosters.com
