Stem cuttings: These are treated just like leaf cuttings except you cut off a stem with several leaves instead of just one leaf. Remove bottom leaves, leaving a few at top. Proceed as with leaf cutting.

In both instances cover pot with a plastic bag or inverted glass jar. This will keep moisture from evaporating and keep cutting from wilting. Keep in a warm location with diffused light but out of direct sunlight. When there is indications of growth after about 3 to 6 weeks, transplant new emerging plant into a new pot of potting soil. Continue to keep a humid environment for about 2 more weeks until active growth begins.

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5. Take them out and put them in cool water.

6. You should add 2 teaspoons of household bleach and a pinch of citric acid to each bucket to inhibit any further bacterial growth.

The steaming induces a rush of natural sugars to flower heads and gets stems "drinking". Steaming is beneficial to flowers that may have been out of water for a length of time.

Enjoy your flowers!