Spring is here, have you decorated your desk with some beautiful flowers? Unfortunately, such beautiful bouquets always wither quickly. Is there any way to extend the life of flowers? You might as well learn from the following 5 simple and practical tips life tips!
Pruning
Every one or two days, use scissors to trim the ends of the flower arrangements to keep the cross-sections of the flower branches fresh. This can keep the water-absorbing function of the flower branches in good condition and extend the life of the flower arrangement.
Burning method
Burn the ends of the flower branches with fire to make the 2 to 3 centimeters at the end of the flower branches change color, then immerse them in cold water in time, and then insert them into the vase. This method can disinfect fresh wounds on the one hand, and can also enhance the water absorption function. The burning method is more suitable for flowers with hard branches and stems, such as plum blossoms, peach blossoms, roses, hibiscus, white orchids, etc.
Poaching method
Put the end 2 to 3 centimeters of the flower branches into boiling water and blanch them for about 2 minutes, then immediately immerse them in cold water and then insert them into the vase. This method is suitable for flowers with soft stems. For example, tulips, dahlias, peonies, etc.
Soaking in salt water
First add a little salt to the bottle and stir evenly, then insert the flowers into it. This method is suitable for alkaline-loving camellias, daffodils, etc.
Soaking in sugar water method
Before arranging flowers, add a little sugar to the water in the bottle, stir evenly, and then insert the flowers into it. This method is suitable for flowers such as lilies and platycodon flowers that are rich in sugar.