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THE INTELLIGENT FLORAL CUTTING LAB
Cut less.
Bloom more.
Bloom more.
Flower Stem Cutting Calculator & Vase Optimizer
01 — THE ART OF ENOUGH
A thoughtful pause before the first cut. Find a beautiful proportion, compare vases, and make every stem matter.
No sign-up · Local calculations · Made for real stems
Precision settings
01 Measure. 02 Preview. 03 Trial-fit, then cut.
LIVE ARRANGEMENT01 / STUDIO
YOUR CUTTING PLAN
KEEP28 cm
TRIM22 cm
TRIM SHARE44%
Design estimate. Check support and hydration before cutting.
CONCEPT MODEL · NOT TO SCALE
Measure from the flower tip to the stem base. Preview assumes a straight stem; head size, support and vase shape still need a physical trial.
01 / MEASURE02 / COMPOSE03 / PRESERVE
01 / SMART VASE MATCH
A better vase. A smaller cut.
Compare 15, 20 and 30 cm vases using the current style and trim allowance. Feasible vase with the least trim is highlighted.
02 / BOUQUET BATCH OPTIMIZER
One bouquet. Many possibilities.
Assign whole stems to vase slots. Edit one line per flower group and vase. At most 100 stems and 100 slots.
Your flower inventory
One whole stem stays one whole flower.
Edit as comma-separated text
Your vase collection
Depth defaults to height minus 2 cm. Upright stems.
Edit as comma-separated text
First fit as many compatible stems as possible, then reduce trimming. Layered balance varies heights by slot; fast work rounds retained lengths down to 5 cm steps. A stem is never assigned twice. Check vase support and flower combinations in a physical trial.
03 / YOUR STEM LEDGER
A small record. A better next bouquet.
Save finished jobs on this device. Actual lengths, without invented savings claims.
03 / FLORAL GEOMETRY
Find your floral geometry.
Ratios are design starting points, not universal rules. Select a composition to apply it to the live workbench.
1.3×
Compact · 1.3×
1.5×
Classic · 1.5×
1.8×
Sculptural · 1.8×
04 / STEM RESCUE LAB
The second life of a stem.
Bare stem bases
A cut stem base without a flower head is not another cut flower. Keep it out of your flower inventory.
Responsible disposal
Check local composting rules. Separate diseased or treated material where required. Less cutting never overrides flower health.
05 / FLORAL KNOWLEDGE
A little knowledge. A more considered cut.
How the calculation works
Target length = internal depth + (vase height × chosen ratio − vase height) ÷ cos(tilt). Trim = original length − target length. Minimum base trim is enforced. The ratio describes the finished height from the vase base to the flower tip.
Before you reach for the scissors
Use clean, sharp tools, remove foliage below the water line and use a clean vase. Follow the supplier’s care instructions for your species. Leave 2 cm extra for a trial arrangement when the available length allows it.
Flower personality notes
Roses and eucalyptus have firmer stems; support and conditioning still vary. Tulips may change posture as they grow. Gerbera can need extra support. Hydrangea needs careful hydration. Keep lily pollen away from fabrics. Profiles change the drawing and care note, not an unverified biological formula.
Care references: RHS — Cut flowers · Illinois Extension — Flower care
06 / QUESTIONS, CONSIDERED
FAQ
Is 1.5× always the correct height?
No. It is an editable design starting point. Vase shape, flower weight, tilt and arrangement style can make other proportions more suitable.
What happens if a stem is too short?
The plan is marked infeasible. Use a shorter vase or a lower ratio; a cut cannot add length. The batch planner leaves incompatible stems unassigned.
Are my plans uploaded?
Calculation runs in your browser. Save locally stores the single-stem settings on this device. A shared link contains those settings. Blogger and existing advertising services may process data under their own policies.
Does a low trim percentage guarantee a good arrangement?
No. Check stability, healthy tissue, water access, head weight and the actual composition before cutting. The preview is a simplified design aid.
About StemCut Studio
An independent, browser-based planning tool for home flower lovers and working florists. StemCut Optimizer helps you compare cuts before making them. No account is needed. This is a planning aid, not a guarantee of vase life.
Privacy & storage
This tool sends no calculation inputs to an application server. Local saving is optional. Shared URLs reveal the included dimensions to recipients. Existing Blogger and AdSense functionality follows Google’s privacy policy. Google Privacy