Best way to cut the bottom of the stems on a flower bouquet?

is it better to cut below or above the little knot on carnation stems?

Best way to cut the bottom of the stems on a flower bouquet?
The only difference of cutting below or above the little knot is the length, and the stability. If you cut it below, it is more of a chance the stem with break if handled a little roughly. Other than that, there really isn't a reason for cutting it so short.


Also, you need to cut the ends with a slant. It is a cleaner cut, and will absorb more water.


Try putting a bit of lemon juice %26amp; sugar in the water. That will keep the flowers fresh and better looking.
Reply:Cut stems on a slant. Trim stems about 6 inches and place in warm water. Spray bouquet with water.
Reply:cut them diagonally under water.
Reply:preferably cut (slant cut) above the little bud/knot and on a running (room temperature) water.
Reply:Cut the stems diagonally so the plants absorb more water. Also, try dropping an asprin in the vase. This disolves harmfull minerals sometimes added to tap water and it will prolong the life of your cut flowers by a few days as well.
Reply:This sounds really dangerous .. especially if you bought the flowers from a "floral shoppe" ... would you recognize the shop assistant?


Maybe you should just find a taller vase.
Reply:Cut them at a slant with luke warm water. Below the knot!
Reply:I haven't heard of any difference between above or below the knot, but I have heard that if you cut them diagonally, they will absorb water better in a vase and last longer.

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