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There are many tricks for keeping flowers perky and alive. I’ve tested all of them–from flower food and a penny coin to aspirin and Viagra. Yes, you heard me right! That little blue pill has been shown to perk up flowers and was the clear winner in all my tests. Keep reading to find out the science behind why this viagra flowers hack works and how to DIY flower food if you don’t have any meds.
And I know many of you may be wondering–Nicole, you’re 36. How do you have Viagra? Well, I used to work in PR and marketing in the healthcare sector, and I have a pharma rep friend who helps me get some.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Viagra Flowers Hack
- It works! This 1999 study has all the details, but it’s always been successful when I’ve tested it at home.
- Longer-Lasting Blooms: The study says flowers will last for up to a week longer than normal, but I’ve gotten my flowers to last for up to a month total.
- Enhances Water Uptake: Viagra relaxes flower stems’ vessels, allowing water to better penetrate the stems and stay hydrated.
💐 Ingredients
- Viagra: You can get four uses out of one pill.
- Water: Fill the vase up about halfway with water.
- Vase: Choose your favorite vase for your spring blooms.
- Flowers: This Viagra flower trick works best for flowers with hollow stems, such as tulips, gerbera daisies, dahlias, and amaryllis. However, you can also try it with other flowers.
🥣 How to Make
Sprinkle a quarter of a Viagra pill in your vase water to keep your blooms standing tall for up to a month. It’s all about giving those stems the support they need to stay lively!
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- How to Cut Flower Stems: Cut the stems underwater to help the flowers live longer. My video explains why this technique works.
- Refill: Every two to three days, add fresh water on top. If the water is looking gross, pour it out and add more water and Viagra.
🗒 Substitutions
No Viagra on hand? No worries! Mix up a batch of DIY flower food. It’s like a health tonic for your plants, ensuring they stay fresh and fabulous without any harsh stuff.
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 quart of water
Mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a vase and dissolve the sugar in the mixture.
🤔 Common Questions
When dissolved in water, Viagra can make cut flowers in a vase last longer and keep them from going limp.
In 1999, researchers found that just one milligram of Viagra can extend the life of cut flowers by a week and prevent them from wilting. The science behind it is that “Viagra increases the vase life of flowers by retarding the breakdown of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP).”
Hollow stems in flowers like tulips and gerbera daisies stop siphoning water. Since Viagra is a vasodilator–meaning it dilates blood vessels–it keeps their vessels open, and the flowers keep taking in water, making them stand up straight and last longer!
Viagra Flower Hack
Equipment
- Vase
Ingredients
Viagra Flowers
- ¼ Viagra pill
- Water
Homemade Plant Food
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 quart water
Instructions
Viagra Flowers
- Dissolve ¼ of a Viagra pill in a vase full of water and add your flowers.
- Every 2 to 3 days, add more water. If the water is dirty, pour it out and refill the vase with more water and Viagra.
Homemade Plant Food
- Mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a vase and dissolve the sugar in the mixture.
