Dried Lotus Flawer (Large)Dried flower care tips Please, no water Unlike their fresh friends, dried blooms do not like water. None. It makes their stems weak and mouldy. Keep them warm and dry at all times. Avoid direct sunlight! Dried flowers will naturally fade over time, particularly if they are kept in direct sunlight. This is part of their charm, to be enjoyed as much as any other time. But to slow the fade, keep them away from direct sunlight. Be gentle They are fragile,