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Protea Cut Flower Care for Consumers   (Pink Mink)

Fpr maximum vase life, car these exotic blooms as follows: 

Cut about about 1/4 inch from the bottom of stem, strip all leaves that would be below the surface of the water and place in vase with water and about 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach per quart of water as soon as possible.  THe bleach will prevent algae in the water which will clogs stems.  If you replace water every 3 to 4 days follow the same steps each time.  Keep out of direct sunlight andthey will keep fresh look much longer.