Flower Doctor

Do stems have to be re-cut? The answer to this question is clear: yes all stems have to be re-cut! There are 3 major reasons why this should be done: 1: If a stem is cut from the mother plant, the wound at the stem end will start to seal�up, just like the sealing wound on the human skin, this has a major negative effect on the flower as water uptake will be reduced or even completely blocked!. 2: Bacteria are often present in the lower part (2.5cm) of the stem. Due to the size 3 of the micro-organisms, they are unable to pass and move higher into the stem. so, by removing the lower end of the stem with a sharp knife/secateurs the micro-organisms will be removed. 3: Air bubbles in the flower stem will obstruct the vascular system, strongly reducing the water uptake, finally resulting in bad vase life. By re-cutting the stem the air bubbles will be released.