How to save cut flowers

A bouquet of fresh flowers always makes us happy and brings pleasure. And I really want cut flowers to retain their beauty for a long time. Therefore, you need to know the rules for preserving colors. Then it will be possible to extend the life of the bouquet and admire the flower arrangement for a long time.

Why do flowers fade quickly in a vase? The main reason: the sugar content in plants decreases and their dehydration occurs. To do this, you need to make small oblique cuts at the end of the flower stem. This will allow the plant to get enough air. Every time you have to change the water in the vase, you will need to repeat this operation again. It is advisable to cut the tips of the stems under running water. Be sure to remove from the stems of flowers all the leaves that will come into contact with water, otherwise they will rot, thereby spoiling the water. Roses should also have their thorns removed. You can make the stems short, then the flowers will be better supplied with water. In plants such as rose, jasmine and lilac, the ends of the stems need to be split with a knife, and so that the edges of the split branches do not shrink, you need to insert pieces of matches there. This will allow the flowers to easily absorb water. In order for a bouquet of lilacs or peonies to stand for a long time, then you need to cut off all the leaves, as they evaporate a lot of moisture.

How to save cut flowers

If you are going to cut flowers yourself, then you need to know when is the best time to do it. The best time to cut flowers is morning, then plants will last longer in a vase. You can also cut flowers in the evening, but only in cloudy weather. It is not recommended to cut flowers into a bouquet in the hot season, then they evaporate a lot of water and in a vase flowers will not stand for a long time. Cut the plants only with a sharp knife and it is advisable to make a slice oblique. If different flowers are selected for the bouquet, then it is worth knowing that not all of them can get along with each other. Flowers such as valley, cloves and primrose should be placed separately from all colors. You can’t make a diverse bouquet of lilies, tulips, roses and daffodils. All of them also require a separate vase.

How to save cut flowers

Each flower has its own shelf life in a vase. Usually it is about five days, but depending on the variety of the plant, the term may fluctuate. The best temperature for cut flowers: about five degrees Celsius. Therefore, flowers can be safely put in the refrigerator. Flowers should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Draft is detrimental to plants. Don’t place flowers near heaters. Cut flowers should not be placed in very cold or hot water. Make sure the water in the vase is at room temperature. At night, a bouquet of flowers is better to leave in the bath. Humid air and water will help keep flowers fresh and beautiful. Also, you should not put fruits next to a bouquet of flowers, because they emit ethylene gas, which is harmful to flowers, because of which the flowers will quickly fade. If there is a desire to extend the life of flowers, then you can purchase a special product at the flower shop that will need to be added to the water. Rinse the vase thoroughly before placing the flowers in the vase. This will protect against the multiplication of microbes, which can cause rapid wilting of the bouquet.

How to save cut flowers

In order for the flowers to retain their attractiveness longer, you can add a few drops of ammonia or put a small piece of charcoal into the water. If one teaspoon of ordinary salt is poured into one liter of water, then the flowers will live for a long time. Water for roses and carnations needs to be sugared, and dahlias and chrysanthemums will stand better in a vase filled with water, into which you need to drop half an aspirin. Tulips are best placed in very cold water. In the water where the lilac, clematis or petunia should stand, you need to add a few drops of alcohol. Dahlias will keep fresh if you add a little vinegar to the water.