Turns out this old wives' tale really works!
Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner
Tricks for helpingcut flowers stay freshare a dime a dozen.
Some say a shot of vodka will get the job done; others argue that aspirin is the answer.
Credit:Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner
Bleach, apple cider vinegar, and even hairspray have also been touted as flower-savers.
How Does A Penny In Flower Water Work?
Putting a penny in flower water keeps flowers alive longer because copper is a fungicide.
Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner
Why Does The Penny’s Age Matter?
See where this is going?
Spend your new pennies and save the old ones for preserving your blooms.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
In addition to the penny trick, experiment with the following to find what works for your flowers.
Don’t forget tochange the waterevery few days.
