Suspected: Heat from nearby candles is causing flowers to drop early... Advice?

[PaphMadMan]

Despite Camille pointing out that this is an old thread, some may find this useful: Incomplete combustion from an open flame like a candle can produce ethylene gas. Ethylene can act as a powerful plant hormone at times, including triggering senescence. So putting lit candles near flowers you want to last for a while is not a good idea. Ripening fruit and compost piles are also sources of ethylene gas.

[theorchidapartment]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Ripening fruit and compost piles are also sources of ethylene gas.

Also came here to say ethylene gas from the candles seemed like a more likely suspect than heat, if related at all, and want to add that if you cook with a gas burner without proper ventilation, it can have the same effect.

[SouthPark]

Interesting colour too.

[Fuerte Rav]

Looks like it's from the same company as the dodgy seeds for rainbow roses

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by Fuerte Rav

Looks like it's from the same company as the dodgy seeds for rainbow roses

hehehe ....... that's exactly what it reminded me of. I wasn't sure at first. But I think I'm leaning toward the rainbow seeds path hehe