Long-lasting and skillful management of flower arrangement
This article introduces you to the knowledge of flower arrangement, long-lasting and skillful management of flower arrangement. Next, the editor of the website will introduce it to the netizens.
Flower arrangement is cut from the mother plant and placed in a bottle or pot for water cultivation. To make the flower arrangement long-lasting and pleasing to the eye, one must master the flower arrangement management techniques.
1. Material selection. The duration of water cultivation of flowers is related to the habits of the flowers themselves. Different flowers have different degrees of durability for appreciation. Some flowers, such as poppies, can only maintain their beauty for 2-3 days, while nandina domestica can be fresh for a month. When selecting flower branches, it is ideal to choose branches with flowers that are only 70-80% open and contain unopened buds. Branches with fully open or almost fully open flowers should not be chosen. After cutting the branches, avoid long exposure to wind and sun to prevent the flowers and leaves from withering. Instead, put them into a bucket of clean water, then carefully sort them out and insert them into the container.
2. Scorching and immersion method. For the branches of woody and perennial flowers such as poinsettia and chrysanthemum, the ends can be singed with fire, while the ends of herbaceous flower branches can be immersed in boiling water for several minutes after cutting. This treatment can prevent the immersed ends from being infected by bacteria and rotting, while also preventing the flow of sticky liquid from blocking the ducts, allowing the flowers to continuously absorb water, thereby prolonging the blooming time of fresh flowers.
3. End-breaking method. For some woody flower branches such as magnolia, lilac, and peony, the ends of the branches can be broken 3-4 centimeters from the tip or split into 2-4 parts, with small sand particles inserted to expand the water absorption surface. This method can extend the flowering period by 5-10 days.
4. Deep water emergency method. When the branches start to wilt, cut off about 3-6 centimeters from the ends of the branches and then place them in a container filled with cold water, leaving only the flower heads above the water surface. After about 1-2 hours, the branches will recover. This method can be used for both herbaceous and woody plants to extend the flowering period.
5. Fresh flower preservatives. Adding a proper amount of fresh flower preservatives to the flower arrangement container can extend the duration of the arrangement. Aspirin can close the small pores of plant leaves and flowers, reducing water evaporation. A solution of one part per three thousand of aspirin or one part per four thousand of potassium permanganate solution can extend the flowering period by 3-5 days. In addition, boric acid, salt, and vitamins can also help extend the flowering period.
The above is a detailed explanation of the long-lasting and skillful management of flower arrangement. I hope this article can provide you with help in green plant management!