When it comes to caring for fresh flowers at home, we thought we knew absolutely everything... until now.
Apparently, some experts believe that adding a few drops of vodka to the vase keeps flowers from wilting by blocking their natural ripening gas, as the above video from Pennygem explains. The effectiveness of this tip is hotly debated, but hey, it's worth a try.
Watch all the way through the video for more stem-ulating flower care tips.
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