How to prolong the lifespan of cut flowers
The editor will share some tips on flower arrangement with you, discussing how to extend the life of cut flowers. Let's find out more together.
Inserting a bunch of fresh flowers into a vase adds a touch of novelty to the room, but cut flowers often do not last long and are prone to wilting. How can we extend the blooming period of cut flowers?
(1) Rational water use is the key to prolonging the life of cut flowers. When arranging flowers, use clean water that is close to room temperature, such as river, rain, or pond water. If using tap water, it must be placed in a jar (or bucket) for 1 day before use. It is also important to change the water frequently, remove any withered flowers and leaves, and trim the flower stems appropriately to facilitate water absorption and extend the life of fresh flowers.
(2) Dissolve half a tablet of aspirin ground into powder or one tablet of vitamin C, or an appropriate amount of boric acid, sulfur, or 0.1% salt in 500 grams of water, which can all help extend the blooming period.
(3) Prepare a sterile solution by adding 1% alcohol and 0.1% sugar, then insert the fresh flowers into this solution to also extend the blooming period.
(4) Cut the stems when the morning dew has not yet dried, removing the leaves from the submerged part of the stems to prevent decay. After cutting, immediately insert them into water to avoid excessive water loss that could affect the lifespan of the flowers. For stems with a lot of sap, such as poinsettias, do not immediately insert them into water after cutting. Instead, burn the cut surface on a candle or alcohol lamp flame, then trim off some of the charred part, disinfect and wash with clean water, and finally insert into water to prevent withering due to excessive sap loss.
(5) After inserting the flowers into the vase, do not place them in direct sunlight or near heat sources, as this will cause the flowers to wilt early. Also, avoid placing cut flowers near ripe fruit, as this can accelerate petal shedding. Flowers such as Chinese roses, carnations, narcissus, freesias, lilies, and baby's breath are all sensitive to the gases released by fruit.
The comprehensive knowledge on how to prolong the lifespan of cut flowers provided above is hoped to be of help to you.