The leaves and kernels are toxic to cats and dogs. Don't let pets chew on them.
Light
Somewhere bright
Water
Change the water every 3 days
Temperature
The cooler it is, the longer it lasts
Preservative
A little sugar is fine
Do this when you get home
- Woody branches: cut on a slant, then split the end in a cross so it drinks better
- Buy branches with lots of buds just showing color. They'll open one by one at home.
Day to day
- Change the water about every 3 days, and trim the branch end while you're at it
- Want the buds open sooner, put it somewhere warm. Want them to last, put it somewhere cool.
Common questions
The buds won't open?
The room is too dry and too cold. Mist the branches, and move them somewhere warmer.