How to care for cut calla lilies
A guide to caring for cut calla lilies and the maintenance of fresh cut calla lilies, let's follow the editor to find out more!
Calla lilies, flower language: eternal, noble elegance, hope, pure and flawless love. The flower shape is unique, resembling a horse's hoof (hence the name), with large, white petals, an overall elegant and refined appearance, simple yet stylish, very suitable for decorating space, making people feel clean, fresh, and grand. It is suitable for giving to someone important to you, symbolizing happiness, pure friendship, and faithful love.
Care process:
1. Reviving the flowers
First, remove the tape from the stem of the calla lily (to prevent the straight stem from deforming during transportation), then find a deep container and place the entire part of the calla lily below the flower head in water, making sure the flower head does not get soaked! Soak for about 2-3 hours until the stem is no longer soft;
Then find a shallow container, pour in 2-3 centimeters of hot water, and place the roots of the calla lily in the hot water for about 5 minutes to promote blood circulation and accelerate water absorption.
2. Choosing a vase
Usually, the stems of calla lilies purchased are quite long, so they need a slightly taller vase for care. Make sure to prepare a tall vase before buying the flowers.
3. Cutting the roots
Calla lilies do not retain leaves, and their stems and roots are prone to damage and decay. Roots in this condition should not be directly placed in a vase, as the water will quickly become spoiled and cause the entire flower to rot. You need to find a clean blade and first make a flat cut on the stem of the calla lily (make sure it's a flat cut), and cut off any poor-quality parts of the root.
How to care for cut calla lilies
4. Water level and nutrient solution
Although a tall vase is needed for calla lilies, the water level does not need to be high, usually about 1/4-1/3 is sufficient. Make sure to disinfect and clean the vase thoroughly before adding water;
During water care, you can add some nutrient solution to the vase, which can better supplement the nutrients for the calla lily.
5. Changing water
In the process of water care for calla lilies, it is best to change the water once a day, or change it immediately if the water color changes slightly. When changing the water, observe the roots, and if any discoloration or yellowing is found, make a new flat cut on the roots to promote water absorption and maintain water quality.
6. Other care tips for calla lilies:
① Do not use scissors when cutting the roots of calla lilies, as scissors can damage the roots and cause decay!
② Do not make diagonal cuts on the roots of calla lilies, as the root tips left after diagonal cuts can deform when inserted into the vase, and then slowly break or burst, causing the entire segment to rot!
③ Make sure to rinse the stem under running water before inserting it into the vase, do not leave any dirt!
④ Calla lilies have high water requirements, and if there is a lack of water, the water becomes cloudy, or the water absorption ability decreases, the flowers will quickly wilt! It is best not to keep them in the summer!
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