happens that we put in a vase luxury bouquet of cut or store bought flowers, and after a day or two it looks wilted.Our tips will help you take care of the plants that are pleasing to the eye as possible.
1. flowers for bouquets better to cut the early morning when the plants after the cool night especially fresh.Loss of moisture at this time is smaller than in the daytime, which contributes to a longer conservation of the cut flower.
2. have cut flowers of the leaves on the lower ends of the stems should be removed, otherwise the leaves, lowered into the water together with the stem rot quickly.
3. flowers with soft stems are cut with a sharp knife, with a dense, woody stems - shears.
4. To increase the suction surface, make the cut at an angle.In addition, the stem can be cut direct tightly lie on the bottom of the vase, and will be delayed penetration of water into the conductive fabric.
5. In drawing up the bouquet should be cut under water to resume, as the site of the cut in the conducting vessels formed air lock that prevents the penetration of water into the stem.
6. Flowering plants with woody stems, such as hydrangea, lilac, jasmine, rose, poorly stored in the water, such as the stems of the water rises slowly.Therefore, for a better flow of water is necessary to split the lower part of the stem is 2 - 3 pieces or crushed with a hammer and put in warm water.
7. water in the vase is recommended to be changed every day.It should be fresh, room temperature.
8. Flowers should be in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight.It is undesirable to have drafts in the room.
9. plays an important role, and the room temperature: at 18-19 with flowers are longer than at 22 C. Cut flowers in a vase with cold water wither as the stem does not suck in cold water.
10. To bouquet was beautiful, do not be afraid to trim the excess branches, leaves, buds, or faded flower heads.For example, you can improve the look of roses, carefully removing all the damaged or dried petals.
Articles Source: flower-design.ru
