If you admire sunflowers and have some in your garden, To enjoy the favorite part – blooming, you must be thinking how do you make sunflowers last longer? What do sunflowers need to stay alive? This article will help you find answers and tips on how to keep sunflowers alive.

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Follow these steps if you are looking at how to keep sunflowers alive

• All the leaves shall be cut below the waterline to prevent damage due to overflooding
• Cut a small section of the stem at an angle which is under water – it will lead to healthy growth just like you go to trim your hair.
• Place the cut stem in another container with fresh water for the new growth
• Add a tsp of sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, and ½ or 1 tsp of vinegar in water to keep sunflowers healthy and prevent early wilting
• Ensure that after cutting they aren’t placed under direct harsh sunlight
• Focus on checking the water and changing it and water the plant frequently if grown in soil

How to keep sunflowers alive if – 

1. They are drooping early

Cut their stems make them short and place them in warm water for a boost

2. There is a chance of bacterial infection

Add a penny to water, this will lower the chance of any bacteria, keeping the plant healthy

3. What If petals fall? 🙁

It’s the natural aging process but these beautiful petals can be used in your bouquets or as a decoration by putting them in a water vase.

But, how to keep sunflowers from drooping?

The water in the vase shall be enough to soak them in a cool and dry place. 

If your sunflowers are tall-

These tall sunflowers want the support to stay in place and not trail over

1. Stalking

Sunflowers Alive only requirement is a stalk-like bamboo and a string to keep them sturdy

• Establish the stalk near the stem, be careful, and don’t damage the roots
• Tie the stem onto the stalk with the string, at intervals of 12 inch 
• Repeat the process as the sunflower gets taller

2. Protection from high wind 

Tall ones experience more wind-

• try placing a fence or wall to break the wind flow and prevent damage 
• secure tight the stems with cardboard or plastic at the base, this will help the plant stay upright even in the wind

How to keep a potted sunflower alive?

One advantage of potted sunflowers is that they can be kept indoors or outdoors but how to keep sunflowers alive indoors?

Ensure the following-

• The pot is spacious with seeds sown in the 1-inch-deep hole
• The soil is treated with manure before the sowing begins
• Soil is of temperature between 55 to 65 degrees F for proper germination
• Pot had drainage holes to prevent waterlogging
• Keep the soil moist, ensure seedlings get 1 inch of water per week
• Use a balanced fertilizer for nutrition after 2-4 weeks as per the requirement

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) How to keep sunflowers alive:-

Q1. How long do sunflowers last one cut?

Ans. Sunflowers Alive greatly depends on the environment, a cool dry place, in water will make them last for 6-12 days.

Q2. How do I save my sunflowers from dying?

Ans. Save early death by keeping a check on the watering schedule, cutting dead leaves or stems, and removing or treating the infectious part.

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Q3. Will sunflowers regrow after cutting?

Ans. No, but if perennial then yes they can regrow from the same stem, although annuals can develop new side shoots for the growth of more sunflowers.

Q4. How do you keep sunflowers happy for the perfect growth?

Ans. Some care, water, sun, and nutritious soil can make sunflowers at the top of the world.

Q5. What is the lifespan of a sunflower if they are annual or perennial?

Ans.  lifespan- 3-4 months for the annual varieties and several years for perennial varieties.

Q6. How to revive sunflowers in a vase?

Ans. Give them a trim, or change the water of the vase with time for healthy growth.

Q7. How to keep sunflowers alive in water?

Ans. Change it frequently, place stems that are cut to aid absorption

Q8. How to keep sunflowers alive outdoors?

Ans. Find a spot with ample sunlight, water frequently as the temperature can be high with direct sunlight and treat the soil with nutrients.