How can I save wilting flowers?

I just bought some cheap-o flowers from 7-11, and they are quite alive, but some of them just don't seem that firm and colorful. They seem kind of wilty. How can I save them? They came with flower food, what else can I do??

How can I save wilting flowers?
water the heck outta them and give them plenty of sunlight... and they will be okay soon :D
Reply:they only last a few days, buy new ones
Reply:Cut the ends of the wilty ones under water and return to the vase - could be the ends are blocked and they cannot drink any water, so cut the ends. If the stem is bent, you need to cut off the bent end, again water cannot go pass a bend. During the day place the flowers in sunshine.
Reply:Put some salt in the water. Use the food in very small doses.
Reply:aunt jemima syrup. the sugar is good for it.





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Reply:Cut the stems at an angle and put them in water with the preservative mixed into the water.





Roses are a little different. After cutting their stems, put them in very hot tap water with the preservative in it. They revive and suck up water better if it's hot.





Some things need the stem seared like dahlias. You would put a lit match or candle flame to the stem for a few seconds before putting the stem in water.
Reply:Cut the stems diagonally, strip off any leaves below water level and add half an aspirin to the water.
Reply:fresh water and sunlight
Reply:try to water them and put them in the sun
Reply:throw them a goodbye party
Reply:cut the stems, but it sounds too late. always trim the ends of the stems after you buy flowers and before putting in a vase.
Reply:I have heard that you put an aspirin in the water with a Tablespoon of sugar and it should make the flowers stay alive longer.
Reply:There's only so much you CAN do. Flowers are not really like living plants and they're not getting any soil nutrient they would be getting if they were still on the stock. The flower food only allows them to last a little longer.
Reply:with a dozen roses you can put in a drop of bleach into the water to really prolong the life of the flowers