How To Extend The Life Of Fresh Cut Flowers. Part 2

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

There are general guidelines for keeping cut flowers fresh. The choice of care methods also depends on what kind of flowers were presented to you

Individual approach to each flower

Roses

The rose is truly considered the queen of flowers; she, like a majestic person, has a capricious character. Caring for cut roses should be special if you want them to decorate the interior of the apartment with their appearance. After you have cut the roses in your garden, crush the ends of the stems with a hammer or split into 3-4 pieces. Before placing in a vase, dip the stems in hot water for 25 seconds to prevent air from entering the vessels of the plant. Thorns and lower leaves must be removed to avoid "blooming" of water.

For roses, choose a tall vase with plenty of water because they like a lot of moisture. The ideal solution for roses is water combined with an aspirin tablet or a spoonful of sugar. Don't forget to change the water every day. For long-term storage of freshly cut roses, put the bouquet in a bath of cold water overnight so that the stems are completely submerged in the water. The second option to extend the life of flowers is to put the bouquet in the refrigerator by wrapping them in wet paper. If the bouquet has already wilted, it can be reanimated by cutting the stems obliquely and placing the flowers in hot water. As the liquid cools down, the drooping flower heads will begin to rise.

Tulips

The beauty of the amazing bulbous flowers is short-lived; cut tulips fade quickly. Observing a few principles, it is possible to admire a bouquet of tulips longer. For maximum storage, cut tulips with colored buds that are about to bloom. Cut flowers early in the morning, before watering. To prevent tulips from blooming quickly, they are placed in ice water, after cutting the ends obliquely. This treatment helps the flowers to absorb more moisture and nutrients added to the water. Noble tulips do not tolerate drafts and the scorching sun. Never use warm water for tulips. To create a nutrient solution, add two drops of potassium permanganate or an activated carbon tablet to the water, this way you will prevent the flowers from rotting.

Peonies

The joy of contemplation and unusual beauty are given to us by peonies, which have an excellent scent, so we want them to stay vigorous as long as possible. To store cut flowers, you need to choose the right vase. Give preference to a dark glass vase, having washed it in advance with a weak solution of manganese. Water should be either rainwater or well-separated. Boric acid added to the water container will allow the peonies to last longer.

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums bring great aesthetic pleasure, they are beautiful and can stand in specially prepared water for a long time. The main condition for the durability of chrysanthemums is the presence of coolness and moist air. Flowers do not need to be cut, it is advisable to break them off.

Do not leave the bouquet near a battery or in the sun. Cut or crush the thick ends of the stems with a knife carefully. Put the bouquet in water, where you first add charcoal or ammonia asleep. You can change the water every other day, breaking the stems.

Gerberas

We'll have to work hard so that a bouquet of delicate gerberas will delight us for several weeks. First of all, water the dehydrated flowers after purchase in the store with moisture. To do this, place the gerberas in a large container of water and trim the stems before placing them in the vase. Trim the stems shorter with a sharpened knife obliquely to create a wide wicking area. It has been noticed that gerberas on a short stem last longer, so you have to sacrifice long stems. You need to put flowers in a vase in a special way, because they have a heavy head and a soft stem. Place the gerberas in a vase so that the weight of the flower stalks does not press on the stems, using special floristic plates, wire or tape. Do not immerse the hairy stems deep in water, the optimal amount of water in a vase with gerberas is 3-4 cm.

In addition, glycerin is added to the water with the bouquet, taking two parts of water and one part of glycerin, thus "live" dried flowers are obtained.