How to Properly Preserve Baby's Breath Flowers
Today, I will provide a detailed explanation on how to preserve baby's breath flowers and share some knowledge about the handling methods for these green plants and flowers. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Baby's breath is a very beautiful flower, belonging to the genus Gypsophila in the Caryophyllaceae family. It has a light fragrance, elegant color, and is very suitable for arranging in vases. Moreover, baby's breath symbolizes "purity, ambition, and romance," making it very popular among people. Many flower enthusiasts buy bouquets of baby's breath to keep in their home vases. How can we take care of the bouquets of baby's breath we purchase? The answers are in the following two points.
Cultivating in Water in a Vase
Many flower enthusiasts enjoy the fresh look of baby's breath. To achieve this fresh appearance, we need to know how to keep the bouquets looking lively and vibrant.
After purchasing a bouquet of baby's breath, we need to prepare a vase, preferably one with a narrow opening and a taller shape. This allows the stems to be inserted into the vase beautifully. Once the vase is ready, we need to clean and disinfect it, using a fungicide solution to prevent the growth of bacteria, thus extending the life of the bouquet. The water in the vase should be slightly acidic to prevent damage to the stems. We can use purified water, water that has been left out for 24 hours, or rainwater. Fill the vase with water to about 2/3 full. Trim the bouquet, removing any yellow or rotten leaves, as these can easily rot in the vase and affect other stems. Then cut the stems at a diagonal to increase water and nutrient absorption. After that, tie the bouquet together and place it in the vase. To prevent bacterial growth, change the water every 1 to 2 days and add some preservatives to extend the blooming period. Place the bouquet in a well-lit area inside, but avoid direct strong sunlight, as it can dry out the flowers.Turning into Dried Flowers for Longer Enjoyment
Besides water cultivation, baby's breath bouquets can also be made into dried flowers, which can be preserved for a longer time, allowing both enjoyment and use in photography.
First, we can make dried flowers by air-drying the bouquets: spread them out, trim off yellowed leaves and unattractive flower shapes, and tie them together in bundles of two or three, hanging them upside down in a well-ventilated area. Make sure the bouquets do not touch the wall to ensure thorough drying. After about 15 to 20 days, once the bouquets are dry, retie them and reshape them before placing them in a vase. Alternatively, trim away unattractive stems and flowers, as well as yellow leaves, tie a few together, and create a beautiful shape to place in a thick book, creating a decorative book marker. This way, one bouquet can be made into many book markers. Those with a microwave can also place the beautiful stems in the microwave for 10 seconds to create dried flowers.In summary, baby's breath conveys a message of purity, ambition, and romance, with an elegant color and pleasant fragrance, making it highly favored by flower enthusiasts. Therefore, many people buy bouquets of baby's breath. After purchasing, we can use the water cultivation method to keep the flowers fresh and extend their blooming period. Alternatively, we can make them into dried flowers, which is also a beautiful option. Which method do you prefer for preserving baby's breath bouquets?
The above information on how to preserve baby's breath flowers and the methods for handling them after purchase are shared for everyone to learn and understand!