PetalPal
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it can cause vomiting or skin irritation.
Light
Out of direct sun
Water
Change the water every day
Temperature
15-25°C
Preservative
Flower food is fine
Do this when you get home
- Cut the stems on a slant. They're hollow, so a drink of warm water helps them perk up.
- Strip any leaves that would sit in the water
Day to day
- Change the water every day and recut the stems
- Dahlias don't last long in a vase. Half-open blooms are the better buy.
Common questions
The head droops quickly?
The stem is hollow and takes in air easily. Recut it and soak it in deep water for 1 hour.
