What to do to make flowers last longer in a vase: choose, store and “revive” wilted bouquets correctly

Choosing in the store

This information will be useful if you plan to give flowers as a gift, and it is important that they do not fall off or wither in a couple of days. Here are nine recommendations on how to choose a truly fresh bouquet.

1. Sepals. They must be green and tightly “hug” the bud. If they are dried out and “sad” (bent away from the bud), then sellers are trying to sell an old flower from which several rows of lower petals have simply been torn off.
2. Leaves and petals. They must be “vigorous” and have a bright, characteristic color. Bend the petal down: if it immediately returns to its original position, the flower is fresh. Drooping, darkened leaves/petals, spots, plaque indicate “advanced age” or diseases of the plant.
3. Stem. If a flower has been standing in water for a long time, the lower part of the stem will give it away - slippery, with dark spots and an unpleasant putrid odor. In general, the stem should be elastic, without obvious damage, foreign stains or plaque.
4. Slice Dark and faded - bad.
5. Insects. Examine the bouquet carefully. If you notice any bugs, white coating, dark dry spots, holes in the leaves, cobwebs - do not buy. These are pests. You can bring uninvited guests into your home and infect your indoor plants.
6. Aroma. It should be fresh, without any extraneous shades and match the type of flower. Old flowers smell weakly or not at all.
7. Pollen. Usually, pollen on the stamens is a sign of a “ripe” flower; it will not last long.
8. Water. The liquid in a flowerpot with a bouquet should be clean, transparent, free of foreign odors and impurities.
9. The atmosphere in the store. Take a sniff. Among the variety of aromas, you should not feel musty. The room should not be too hot. Humidity is also important—medium is better. Too dry air causes plants to wither, and dampness promotes rot.

These were general points. Here is information on specific types of flowers.

• Roses. Feel the bud at the base of the sepals - in a fresh flower it is dense and elastic. Lightly pull the lower tier of petals, if none of them have “fallen off” - good, the rose is fresh. To make roses last longer, buy unopened or slightly open buds.
• Tulips. Opened inflorescences will not last long. Therefore, only closed elastic buds and no dark, dry areas on the petals. The stem should be elastic.
• Chrysanthemums. The center is black - the flower is old. Tug on the lower petals - they will fall off on an old plant.
• Carnations. A stale carnation will be indicated by a drooping head and faded color. The carnation also has a very fragile trunk - inspect it carefully. Cunning sellers fasten broken stems with matches, toothpicks, needles - look for the joint.
• Lilies. One stem should have one or two flowers and several unopened buds. Look for branches with green buds - the yellow ones will not bloom. There should be no water inside the inflorescences or on the stamens. Wet stamens are a sign of an old flower.

Unscrupulous sellers often “mix” substandard flowers into bouquets of fresh flowers. Ask the florist to collect and arrange a composition from the flowers you have chosen - then you will be sure of the quality of the bouquet.

How often should you change the water in the vase to keep them fresh for as long as possible?

When receiving a beautiful bouquet or flower arrangement, many people wonder how often to change the water in the vase ?
The length of freshness of the bouquet, its beauty and the aroma that fills the house depend on proper care and changing the water in the vase. Proper care and frequency of changing water in flowers depends on various factors:

• type of flowers;
• degree of freshness of the bouquet;
• season;
• microclimate conditions in the room where the flowers are located.

Our florists often receive the question: Should we change the water in the vase daily or does it depend on the type of flower itself? The best option for the frequency of changing water in a bouquet is, of course, daily replacement in roses and other flowers. Moreover, if it is not possible to completely replace the water, then you can spray the buds themselves with cool water every day.

There are also recommendations for choosing water in which it is better to place a bouquet of asters, roses, daisies or any other types of flowers. Florists recommend choosing water:

• cool temperature;
• cooled, boiled or distilled;
• without impurities and additives.

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Preparing flowers and water

The bouquet was presented. Now it is important to understand how to save it. There are ten general tips on what to do to make flowers last longer in a vase.

1. Leaves. You need to remove all the leaves from the stem to such a height that they will definitely not be submerged in water. There are a lot of bacteria on the leaves, which begin to actively multiply in the liquid - the water quickly goes rotten. It is recommended to remove thorns from roses.
2. Stamens. It is better to remove them. This way the plant will remain “vigorous” longer. Nature dictates that after pollination the inflorescence fades - the plant no longer needs it. If the stamens are removed, fertilization does not occur and the flower does not wither.
3. Package. Don't take it off right away. The temperature inside the bouquet should naturally equalize with the ambient temperature. Flowers do not tolerate sudden changes in “climate”.
4. Slice During your stay outside the water, air has penetrated into the pores, and this “plug” prevents water from being absorbed. Cut the stem by 2-3 cm, or better yet, by 5-7 cm. This should be done directly under water so that air does not clog into the pores again. It is better to cut with pruning shears at an angle of 45°. Scissors will not work - the capillaries will “crumple” and will not allow water to pass through.
5. Vase. You need to remove bacteria - wash the vase with soda or vinegar. This way there will be less risk that the water will rot.
6. Water. It is not recommended to pour water from the tap - there is a lot of chlorine and other impurities. Better settled or filtered.
7. Place. Direct rays of the sun should not fall on the bouquet, but there should be a lot of diffused light. Pay attention to drafts - they should be avoided.
8. Temperature. The room should not be too hot. At night it is better to take the bouquet to a cool place, for example, on a glazed balcony. Do not place the vase next to radiators or heaters.
9. Spraying. When the flowers are prepared and the bouquet is placed in a suitable place, do not forget to spray it with cool water.
10. Fruits. Avoid the proximity of a bouquet and a bowl of fruit. The fruits emit ethylene gas, which has a detrimental effect on the flowers.

According to reviews, disinfection of stems is quite effective in preserving the freshness of water. Place the flowers in a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate for about an hour and then place them in a vase. Potassium permanganate is replaced with five drops of boric acid or ammonia per liter of water.

Changing the water and updating the cut should be done daily. Wash the vase too. Spray several times a day depending on the time of year and the level of humidity in the room. The exception is orchids. Spray only the stems, as dark spots may appear on the leaves. Constantly remove rotten leaves, dried petals and wilted inflorescences.

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Caring for cut flowers (advice from a professional florist)
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On special days, flowers enhance the festive mood. Even a small bouquet of fresh flowers is enough to create pleasant memories of a birthday, christening or dinner party. The flowers given to you, of course, have already been specially processed by the florist, and you can simply put them in water. But if you want your flowers to last as long as possible, then the information provided here will be useful to you. Naturally, some flowers live longer than others when cut, but there are a number of basic rules for extending the life of cut flowers and preserving their freshness.

- Firstly, avoid quickly transferring flowers from cool to warm air: a sudden change in temperature can cause flowers to quickly wither. If you bring flowers from the street into a heated house, then you need to “accustom” the flowers to the increase in temperature gradually, leaving them first in the lobby, where it is cooler. Only after this can you begin to process the stems.

— When accepting flowers as a gift, you can be sure that their stems are carefully trimmed and all leaves are removed from the bottom. At the same time, flowers purchased in a bouquet are most often dehydrated. Help the flowers get the moisture they need. To do this, renew the stem sections under running water (Fig. 1), carefully remove the lower leaves (Fig. 2) and place the flowers in warm water. For plants with soft stems, you need to make a long oblique cut (Fig. 3), this will allow the flowers to better absorb water.

— Check the flowers regularly and add fresh water. This is especially important in hot weather or in houses with central heating, since water is not only absorbed by plants, but also evaporates.

— If you add ammonium solution, disinfectants, fertilizers for cut flowers (all this can be purchased at flower shops), or even just sugar (Fig. 4) to the water, this will also extend the life of the flowers.

- Make sure that the water in the vase is clean. Spoiled water (often caused by leaves rotting in water) causes flowers to quickly wither. In addition, a constant, moderate temperature is important. Never place bouquets near radiators or in direct sunlight.

— Plants that have several flowers on the stem will live longer if you remove the dried ones. Thanks to this, the buds fully open.

— Flowers with long stamens live longer if the stamens are removed. Pull them out by hand, or cut them off with sharp scissors. Thanks to this, the petals will not be stained with pollen.

— Spraying the bouquet with water will give it freshness and aroma, and will help preserve it longer (Fig. 5). Just make sure that water does not get on the velvety celosia inflorescences, as they become stained very quickly.

— Very often flowers and greenery of shrubs are used in bouquets, the processing of which is slightly different from that to which flowers with a herbaceous stem are subjected. Thus, branches cut from large bushes have a hard stem covered with bark. If the branches have already been processed by the florist, then you have no choice but to provide them with water. But if the branches still require processing, then before putting them in a vase, cut them obliquely, cut off the lower shoots (Fig. 6), make an incision in the lower part of the stem and remove the bark, then split the bottom of the stem into two or three parts ( Fig. 7) or crush it with a hammer 2 cm of the stem, which will increase the suction surface (Fig. 8).

- Unstable stems of poppies, mignonette, daisies, dahlias and other similar flowers should be held for a few seconds over a candle flame (the lower part) or lowered for 2-3 minutes in a small amount of very hot water. Other types of plants, such as milkweed and some ferns, also need this treatment. Milkweed exudes milky juice when cut. It pollutes the water and deprives flowers of essential nutrients, causing them to quickly wither. Check your flowers to see if they have a similar problem. In this case, rapid cauterization of the sections will stop the release and contamination of water. At the same time, water will flow into the stem.

— Cut tulips wither rather quickly, but if you dip the stems of wilted flowers in hot water, they will quickly regain their original freshness. It is first necessary to update the cuts on the stems and wrap them tightly in paper, which helps not only restore freshness, but also straighten the stems of the tulips. Leave them in the water for as long as needed to completely restore the flower.

— Caring for roses. First of all, the thorns (Fig. 9) and all excess leaves are cut from the stem, but purchased roses most often have the thorns already removed. Some varieties of roses do not have thorns. Before placing them in a vase, cut the stem obliquely (Fig. 3), then split the bottom of the stem (Fig. 7) into two or three parts or crush it with a hammer 2 cm of the stem (Fig. 8), which will increase the suction surface. In water or damp moss, roses retain their freshness for up to ten days. If the roses begin to wilt quickly, renew the cuts on the stems (Fig. 3) and plunge them into very hot water. Caring for roses involves carefully removing any damaged or dried petals. Roses are distinguished by their incompatibility and capricious “temper”. Don't put them in the same vase with other flowers.

— Gerbera stems are poorly preserved in water, so the vase where the gerberas will stand is first thoroughly washed, and disinfectants and fertilizers for cut flowers are added to the water.

— Lilac branches cut from large bushes have a hard stem covered with bark. Before putting them in a vase, cut the branch obliquely, make an incision in the lower part of the stem and remove the bark, then split the bottom of the stem into two or three parts (Fig. 7) or crush it with a hammer 2 cm of the stem (Fig. 8), which will increase the suction surface. To prolong the life of lilacs, remove all leaves from the shoots, because they evaporate the moisture the flowers need. Use fertilizer for cut flowers (Fig. 4) and change the water in the vase more often to stimulate abundant flowering. If the stems are pre-treated, the flowers last in water for up to two weeks.

— Delphiniums remain in water for eight to twelve days. Delphinium, having a hollow stem, “drinks” water better if a small cotton swab is inserted into the base of the stem. This remedy can also be used for other flowers that have a hollow stem. To prevent the water in the vase from spoiling, always remove the leaves from the bottom of the stems and add fertilizer for cut flowers to the water (Fig. 4) - this will prolong their life. In addition, delphiniums lend themselves perfectly to drying.

— Peonies are usually cut at the bud stage. The flowers open slowly and fade at the end of the second week. To prevent rapid petal fall, peonies should be placed in a cool, dry place for twenty-four hours. Peonies lend themselves well to drying if hung in a well-ventilated, warm place. Dried peony flowers can be used to make winter bouquets.

- In cut freesias, only the first few flowers are open - the buds will bloom later. As they wither, drying flowers are removed. Flowers last longer in a vase if you add a little sugar to the water.

— Sometimes the stems of buttercups can be a little soft and curved, but with proper preliminary preparation, the flowers last in a vase for up to two weeks. Keep in mind: buttercups respond well to drying, but the dried stems must be strengthened with wire.

— Anemones sold in buds quickly bloom in warm, bright rooms and last in a vase with water for up to twelve days. Anemones will last longer if you add some cut flower fertilizer (Figure 4) to the water.

— Before putting the cornflowers in water, remove all the small leaves, shoots and unopened buds from the lower part of the stem that will be in the water. Be sure to add cut flower fertilizer to the vase (Fig. 4) and change the water more often. When cut, cornflowers can last for almost a week. These flowers lend themselves perfectly to drying and are successfully used for making winter bouquets.

— Daffodils bought most often in buds, exposed to light and warmth, bloom very quickly and remain in water for up to two weeks. After pruning, the stems begin to secrete milky sap, which spoils the water. This is why the water in a vase with daffodils should be changed daily.

“Durability when cut has made chrysanthemums so popular that some have come to consider them almost banal. Chrysanthemums last in water for up to two weeks. Be sure to remove all leaves from the bottom of the stems.

— Before using celosia, you should remove all leaves from the stem. Make sure that the velvety celosia inflorescences do not get wet, as they become stained very quickly. Before placing celosia in a vase with water, renew the sections of the stems (Fig. 3) and split them (Fig. 7). Add fertilizer for cut flowers to the water (Fig. 4). Cut flowers last up to ten days. Celosia inflorescences lend themselves perfectly to drying and, when dried, retain their color much better than many other flowers.

— The stems of asters are short with small leaves that should be removed before placing in a vase. Carefully monitor the condition of the water and change it as often as possible. Cut asters last up to two weeks.

— Usually scabioses are sold half-bloomed. Trim the stems (Fig. 3) and remove all leaves from the lower part. Scabioses in a bouquet have many small unopened buds on the stems. Whether or not to leave them on the plants depends on the style of the bouquet. However, you should know that most of them will not bloom, since the flowers were cut very early. If you trim the stems daily and change the water in the vase, filling it to the brim, scabioses will remain fresh for up to two weeks.

— Lilies stay fresh for up to ten days in a vase with water. Stamens containing pollen can be removed from the flower to prevent pollen from staining clothing or furniture. As they wilt, the lower flowers on the stem should be removed.

— When cut, carnations remain fresh for up to three weeks. They are distinguished by their incompatibility and capricious “temper”. Don't put them in the same vase with other flowers.

— Flowers should be kept in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight. It is undesirable for there to be drafts in the room. The temperature in the room also plays an important role: at a temperature of 18-19°, flowers last longer than at a temperature of 22°. At night, it is recommended to place the flowers in a cooler place (from +10 to +15°C) or wrap them tightly in paper and immerse them in a bucket of water. Read more about choosing a place for flowers and the aesthetic significance of a bouquet in the section “Choosing a place for a composition.”

— Some flowers are not recommended to be placed together in one container, for example roses and carnations. Sweet peas can also damage their neighbors in a vase. Lilies of the valley, daffodils, and mignonette help accelerate wilting. Sprigs of geranium, thuja, and woodruff, on the contrary, help keep flowers fresh longer.

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Healthy Supplements

To preserve a bouquet of flowers in a vase for a long time, you can buy a ready-made nutrient mixture in a specialized store. Here are the most popular ones:

• Chrysal;
• Etisso;
• Fleur 'Eau;
• Biopon;
• FloraLife.

Some flower shops give such a bag of fertilizer as a gift when purchasing a bouquet. In addition to nutrients, these compositions also have disinfecting components, so the water does not “spoil” and the plants last up to two times longer than usual.

In the absence of store-bought “powder”, you can prepare something similar to the store-bought compositions yourself. The table below describes such recipes.

Table - Homemade compositions for storing cut flowers

Keep in mind that lilies of the valley and cyclamens do not “like” sugar. Although other flowers are favorable to him. Accordingly, the recipe with soda does not suit them.

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a universal remedy. It has an antibacterial effect, plus it nourishes plant cells. The tablets can be used either alone or in combination with other substances, such as sugar or activated carbon.

Not all flowers “get along” in a bouquet. Roses, lilies of the valley, daffodils, lilies, orchids and carnations suppress all other flowers - they need to be placed in a separate container. And geranium and thuja, on the contrary, create a favorable microclimate for the “neighbors”. Different types of flowers require different care.

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Special water additives

If you don’t have mineral flower fertilizers from the store, you can use the available products at home. Some substances not only disinfect water, but also nourish plants.

But we must remember that for each type of flower such additives are strictly individual. Chrysanthemums stand well with the addition of acetylsalicylic acid (1 tablet per 2 liters of water) or a few grains of potassium permanganate.

Aspirin will also prolong the life of roses, as well as vinegar and sugar - 1 teaspoon per liter of liquid. In addition, roses from a prefabricated bouquet must be separated from other plants.

Lilies and callas will be helped to last longer by adding aspirin, activated carbon or a few drops of chlorine bleach. But gerberas stand well in water with a little lemon juice or ammonia. Compositions of several types, in order not to take risks, can be fed only with sugar (a teaspoon per medium-sized vase).

To preserve cut flowers, professional florists recommend ready-made nutrient preparations, for example, “Bud”, “Chrysal” or “Bona”.

How to keep flowers in a vase: rules for roses

These flowers are sensitive to changes in care and environment. Here are five tips to better preserve cut roses at home.

1. "Desoldering". Roses need to be “watered” - placed for an hour and a half in a spacious container with cold water. It is advisable to place the flowers so that the stems are as much as possible under water, and the inflorescences are on top.
2. Slice You need to cut the stems at about 45°. And definitely - under water. And for better absorption of liquid, you can split the end of the stem crosswise.
3. Lure. Add a mixture of sugar and vinegar to water to make roses last longer. Aspirin is also received with a bang.
4. Night swimming. Roses are best preserved if they are removed from the flowerpot at night and placed in a bath (bucket) with cold water overnight. Be sure to trim the stems directly under water.
5. Daytime temperature. It is best to store roses at a temperature of 18-19°C. If the apartment is hot, throw a couple of pieces of ice into the vase and spray the flowers often throughout the day.

If the air in the room is too dry, periodically wrap the bouquet with a cool, wet cloth. And if you see rotting petals or leaves, remove them immediately, otherwise the rot will begin to quickly spread throughout the entire plant. If the roses in the vase are drooping, then there are two surefire ways to “reanimate” them.

Measures at the beginning of wilting

1. Pour boiling water into a container and immerse the stems in it for about an hour.
2. At this time, fill the bath with cold water.
3. Immediately after the “bath”, transfer the flowers to the bath and cut the stems to 5 cm - strictly under water.
4. Then remove two or three bottom leaves from each rose.
5. Leave the flowers to “float” for at least five hours, and preferably until the morning.
6. In the morning, place the bouquet in a vase washed with soda.
7. Add commercial cut flower powder or one of the sugar mixtures to the water.

If the flower has a “lowered head”

1. Pour hot water into a tall container - as much as your hand can tolerate.
2. Pour into it one packet of store-bought fertilizer or one tablespoon of sugar and one aspirin tablet.
3. Remove excess leaves.
4. Cut off 5 cm of the stem. Then make a long oblique cut to a height of another 10 cm. And immediately lower the rose into the hot solution.
5. Treat all flowers this way.
6. There is no need to remove the roses from the solution; it will gradually cool to room temperature. In a couple of hours the roses will raise their “heads”.

The effectiveness of “resuscitation” depends on how quickly the action was taken. The longer the flowers wither, the less chance of recovery. Even “intensive therapy” does not fully guarantee that the roses will fully “come to life.” How long they will last is also unclear.

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How to properly prepare a bouquet before placing it in a vase

After purchasing or cutting, flowers should be placed in water as quickly as possible. If they have to spend some time on the road, it is recommended to store the bouquet at a temperature of +4°C during transportation. In frosty weather, flowers are wrapped in several layers of paper to protect them from freezing.

If it is not possible to place the bouquet in water soon after purchasing, you should ask the store for a special container with water or a nutrient solution to nourish the plants, or wrap the flowers yourself with a damp towel.

Before placing in a vase, the thorns and some of the leaves are removed from the stem so that they do not begin to rot upon contact with liquid. You can also pull out some of the flower stamens with tweezers, so as not to waste energy on their ripening, and in the following days, gradually remove them completely.

Then cut the lower end by about 2 cm, lowering it into a container with cool water so that air does not get into the pores. For these purposes, it is better to use a stationery knife with a sharp, replaceable blade. The cut should be oblique to create maximum area for moisture absorption.

Some florists advise additionally cutting off a layer of skin to a height of 1-2 cm from the edge of the stem or burning it with fire using lighters or candles. Charring the stem is also used for plants that secrete milky sap, such as milkweed and poinsettias.

It is not advisable to place a bouquet in water in a cellophane wrapper. It creates an environment for the rapid proliferation of bacteria that cause stem rotting. The paper wrapper does less damage and can be left, loosening the tape connecting the flowers so that they touch each other less and have more contact with water.

Tips for chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are the hardiest flowers and usually last a long time. But you can extend their life even more. Here are three tips.

1. Slice After trimming, split the end crosswise and bend each quarter to the side.
2. Water. Chrysanthemums last the longest in a vase with sweetened water - glucose helps maintain the fresh appearance and vigor of the flowers.
3. Vase. Better tall and with a wide neck.

Do not forget that the lower leaves must be removed, the water temperature should not exceed 20°C, and the bouquet should not be exposed to direct rays of the sun or drafts.

Fading chrysanthemums can also be “revitalized.” Remove excess leaves. Cut off 4-5 cm of the stem and quickly place it in boiling water. After five seconds, also quickly move the flower into a vase with cold water. Spray the petals generously and place the vase in a cool place. After a couple of hours, the chrysanthemum will regain its vigor.

How to preserve a bouquet of flowers longer

There are a number of techniques that increase the length of time a bouquet remains attractive. Some of them relate to the preparation of flower stems and the conditions for their maintenance, others involve the use of special means to improve the nutritional properties of the solution and suppress the development of putrefactive bacteria.

Temperature

Flowers are best preserved at room temperatures between 18–22°C. In a warmer room, the speed of biochemical processes occurring in the cells accelerates, so the petals wither and fly away faster. An increase in temperature is also beneficial for bacteria; they begin to multiply rapidly, polluting the water in the vase and causing rotting of the stems. In this case, the flow of moisture to the flower is disrupted, and harmful substances enter it.

It is also useful to take the vase with the bouquet out to the balcony or loggia overnight if the temperature there is not lower than 4°C. Another option is to place it in the refrigerator for 8 hours, without removing it from the water, on a shelf with a temperature within 5-6°C. Cool air has a beneficial effect on flowers, slowing down their withering.

This does not apply to orchids, which cannot tolerate cooling. The bouquet should be protected from direct sunlight, not placed on the windowsill of the south side of the house in summer, or in close proximity to heating radiators in winter.

Vase

For a lush bouquet with large stems, it is necessary to select a wide vase so that the flowers have space, they have a sufficient amount of water and can freely absorb it. Before use, the container must be washed and dust particles containing many microbes removed. If there is a salt deposit on the walls after previous use, it can be easily removed with a damp sponge and baking soda. In a clean vase, the process of rotting, which is inevitable when cut stems come into contact with moisture, will slow down.

The vessel in which the flowers will stand must be prepared in advance. This will allow you to put the stems in water immediately after trimming, before air gets into the pores, making it difficult for moisture to move in the direction of the bud.

Leaves

All leaves on the part of the stem that will be in the water are removed. This is done for the following reasons:

1. They are not visible in the vase and therefore the bouquet will not look worse without them.
2. They consume nutrients from the stem and water, which are necessary to keep the flowers fresh.
3. In contact with water, the leaves begin to rot very quickly, contaminating the liquid in the vase and worsening the condition of the stems and the entire bouquet.

In the future, when the top leaves turn yellow, they can also be carefully cut off, leaving the strongest ones with a bright green color.

Slice

The first cut of the stem tip is made before placing the flower in a vase with water. It is then recommended to repeat this procedure daily. First, wash the vase, draw fresh water, then cut off the lower part of the stem, retreating from the edge by about 1–2 cm. What this gives: bacteria have accumulated on the previous cut during the day, triggering the process of rotting of plant tissues; By removing this section, you can prolong the good condition of the bouquet.

At the ends of the lignified branches, a 2 cm high incision is made, dividing the stem in half for better water flow. You can also insert part of a match without the sulfur head into it. The hollow stems are filled with water and the hole is covered with cotton wool.

How to save carnations

Carnations are actually long-lived too. If you follow these four recommendations, the flowers will last at least two weeks.

1. Slice The stem of the clove is not cut off, but broken off. Then the bottom edge is split.
2. Lure. The best nutritional “cocktail” for cloves is a sugar-lemon mixture or aspirin.
3. Water level. It should not exceed a quarter of a meter. No more carnations are needed.
4. Cold. For greater durability, it is recommended to place the container in the refrigerator daily. Literally for half an hour.

The rules about drafts and spraying also apply to carnations. Change the water strictly daily.

They are reanimated in the same way as chrysanthemums. You can also add a teaspoon of camphor or glycerin to boiling water and place freshly broken stems there. After two to three hours, the bouquet should be moved into a vase with “nutritional” water.

If you gave lilacs

Cut lilacs will remain blooming and fragrant if you follow four rules.

1. Slice It is better to make it “long” and split at the end.
2. Water. Lilac prefers an acidified environment. Add a teaspoon of vinegar or half a teaspoon (without a slide) of citric acid per liter of settled water.
3. Spraying. Must be done at least twice a day.
4. Overnight. At night, generously spray the lilac and “wrap” it in wet paper. Now you need to move the vase to a cool place.

If the lilac begins to lose its tone, then use the “reanimation” recipe for chrysanthemums. But keep the stems in boiling water a little longer - 15-20 seconds. Now move the bouquet into a vase with cold water, spray and wrap the flowers in wet newspaper for one to two hours.

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How to bring back to life when fading

If you notice the first signs of wilting in plants, you can try replacing cold water with moderately hot water, after mixing an aspirin tablet and a tablespoon of sugar in it. Spray the entire bouquet with the same solution. And wilted roses are well revived by a night stay in a filled bath.

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Bouquet of gerberas

Gerberas have a fragile stem, and the inflorescence is quite large and heavy. You will have to handle the flower as gently as possible. By the way, you can “reinforce” the stem - spirally wrap it with wire along its entire length. And five simple techniques will help keep your bouquet bright and vibrant longer.

1. Water level. Maximum 4 cm above the cut. Gerbera stems rot easily, so the water level should not exceed the distance you remove the next time you prune.
2. Vase. In low conditions, gerberas will definitely break - the stems simply will not support the weight of the inflorescences. Therefore, the vase should be high enough so that the ends of the stems do not touch the bottom.
3. "Desoldering". After each trimming, gerberas should be placed in a bowl of cold water for about an hour. And only after that put the bouquet in the vase.
4. Lure. It is more effective to use store-bought formulations, but Aspirin or citric acid will also work. Florists also advise dipping the tip of the stem in salt, and then placing the flower in water.
5. Drafts. Gerberas do not tolerate drafts well. Check the room thoroughly for their presence.

By the way, gerberas “love” the cold - throw pieces of ice into the vase, and put the bouquet in the refrigerator overnight.

You can bring fading gerberas back to life, just like chrysanthemums, by “bathing” in boiling water. Then the bouquet is quickly placed in the refrigerator. But keep in mind that such “execution” will not add more than a day to the life of gerberas.

How to revive a bouquet of flowers

If the flowers were not stored correctly or were not placed in water on time, their heads droop and look limp and lifeless. You can return them to their previous appearance in the following way.

To resuscitate a fading bouquet, it is freed from the wrappings and ribbons holding the stems together and immersed for several hours in a basin or bath of ice water, leaving only the buds on the surface. Then placed in a regular vase. You can also wrap the flowers in a damp cloth and place them in the refrigerator for several hours.

Composition of asters + dahlias

If not cared for properly, both asters and dahlias wither rather quickly. Therefore, be careful and follow three simple rules.

1. Slice Needs to be updated daily.
2. Water. Exceptionally cold, you can throw a few ice cubes into the vase. At night, take the pot out onto the balcony or put it in the refrigerator.
3. Lure. These flowers “love” alcohol and sugar. The recipe with vodka is perfect for them. You can also add aspirin to the water.

A standard trick with boiling water will help “cheer up” fading asters and dahlias. But the effect will not last long - about a day. If you add a packet of store-bought nutritional composition to boiling water, your lifespan will increase, but not globally.

Of course, the tips and tricks listed above will not make the bouquet “eternal”, but keeping the flowers in the vase longer will definitely help. The main rule is regular care, because even one missed water change can destroy the plants. If bacteria begin to multiply on the stems, the bouquet can die literally overnight.

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Bouquet of lilacs

It is the most common flower in homes in the spring. But the lilac smells only for a few days. You need to follow some tricks to make flowers last longer in a vase:

• All stems are split with a sharp knife for better moisture absorption.
• Hot water is added to the vase, and the liquid is added as it evaporates.
• The ends are trimmed before being sent into the water.
• Direct sunlight is harmful to cut plants.
• A humid environment is important for lilacs. To do this, you should regularly spray the flowers with a spray bottle. Inflorescences are covered with wet newsprint at night.
• If the plant begins to wither, shock therapy is given to it: the stems are doused with boiling water and then placed in water at room temperature.

This flower can last for several weeks.