PetalPal
Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.
Light
Out of direct sun
Water
Change the water every day
Temperature
5-18°C
Preservative
Flower food is fine
Do this when you get home
- Cut the stems on a slant and strip any leaves that would sit in the water (stock leaves smell bad fast once they're soaked)
- Stand them in clean water, somewhere cool
Day to day
- Change the water every day. If it clouds, change it.
- The lower florets open first and fade first. Pull them off as they go.
What the colors mean
- Purple stockLasting beauty, plain honesty
- White stockPurity, a lasting love
- Pink stockKindness, gentleness
* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.
Common questions
The water smells bad fast?
Stock stems and leaves rot easily. Get every underwater leaf off, and wash the vase every day when you change the water.
