Cut flowers need special care and maintenance to keep them looking fresh. For this, there is a secret that allows you to preserve the freshness of your bouquet for a long time.
How do you keep the freshness of flowers for a very long time?
To preserve the freshness of flowers as long as possible, it is important to know how to care for them. To do this, upon receipt of a bouquet of flowers, it is advisable to proceed as follows:
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Pruning flower stalks
First, cut the stems 2cm in diameter, beveled using sharp, sterile scissors. Preferably make this volume under water. This slash will allow your flowers It absorbs water better. Note that only the stems can come into contact with the water. However, feel free to remove the lower leaves. This will prevent them from rotting, which could harm your flowers.
Floral arrangement in vases. Source: spm
As the days go by, feel free to remove leaves that have dried out and faded flowers. If you keep it, it may release substances into the water. It will probably speed up the wilting of flowers that are still fresh.
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Take care of the flower water
After trimming the stems, put the flowers in a clean vase containing fresh water, at room temperature. Note that the water should cover only half of the stems and no more. Next, remember to dissolve a teaspoon of sugar or a cube of sugar in the water. This will feed your flowers and provide them with the nutrients they need.
It is important to preserve the flowers for a long time To change the water in the vase every 48 hours. When changing the water, remember to clean and rinse the vase well, to get rid of flower residue. which can rot in water if you keep them. However, you can clean the vase with a microfiber sponge dipped in a solution of baking soda and lemon. After cleaning the vase, add the warm water in it You will dilute half an aspirin tablet. This tablet is effective in keeping flowers fresh for a long time, extending the life of your flower bouquets. However, its role is not to provide nutrients to your flowers or promote flowering. like compost. Aspirin may make the flower bouquet last a few weeks longer. This prevents bacteria from growing in the water.
trick: You can improve the water quality in the vase Add a 5 cent copper coin to the water, When you put flowers in the vase for the first time. The coin will act as a fungicide and prevent the growth of bacteria, Thanks to copper, which is an excellent antioxidant.
Beautiful bouquet of flowers in a vase. Source: spm
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Keep the flower pot in the right place
To keep the flowers fresh, it is important keep the vase in a cool place, away from heat sources. You can keep your vase in a bright place, But avoid direct sunlight.
It is also important to keep the vase away from the fruit basket. The latter produces ethylene, which is able to accelerate the growth of flowers, Hence their withering.
By adopting these gestures, you will be able to preserve the freshness of cut flowers and delay their wilting.