How to keep flowers fresh for a long time? The Municipal Bureau of Greening and City Appearance said that methods such as water shearing, anti-corrosion, salting, and reducing transpiration can all preserve freshness. In addition, some common items in the home such as sugar, aspirin, dish soap, etc. can also extend the viewing time of cut flowers.
Commonly used methods of cutting flowers to preserve freshness
Water shearing
One end of the stem of the shear flower is submerged in water, and the stem can be cut off by 2 to 3 cm with scissors under the water, and the air content in the water is low, so that the gap in the stem after shearing has no air to enter, and no bubbles will be generated to hinder water absorption.
antisepsis
The water quality should be kept clean when the water is cut, if the water quality is found to be turbid and odorous, the water should be changed immediately and the container should be cleaned. The leaves of the cut flowers are also immersed in water and cause water quality damage, so the water should be appropriate, and the area of stalk and air contact should be left in the container, and the gas exchange between the container and the outside of the container should be strengthened to prevent anaerobic bacteria from causing changes in water quality.
Salting method
First apply salt to the cut flower cut and then put into the water, this method also has a bactericidal effect and can also be applied to all cut flowers.
Reduce transpiration
Plants steam quickly at high temperatures, so cut flowers should be placed in a position to avoid direct sunlight and wind outlets. In order to ensure that the cut flowers can have enough water, the water absorption function of the cut flowers should be increased, such as increasing the shear area of the plant, raising the plant water in a sufficient amount of water, etc., to maintain the balance of water loss and water absorption. Where conditions permit, cut flowers can be placed in a temperature-lower environment during the high temperature season.
Some common household items can also be used to prolong the viewing time of cut flowers, such as white sugar, which can provide energy for cut flowers and keep the flowers brightly colored: aspirin, dish soap, etc. can maintain clean water quality and inhibit the breeding of harmful bacteria in the water. Alternatively, you can buy flower preservatives to blend for fresh cut flowers.
Maintenance of flower arrangement works
After the flower arrangement is completed, the maintenance management is crucial. Timely management and appropriate measures can make the flower arrangement works maintain a fresh and clean and beautiful appearance, and greatly extend the appreciation period.
Neglected science
Flower arrangement works should not be exposed to the sun and wind, nor placed near soot and heating, otherwise the dry and hot air will accelerate the breathing and transpiration of the branches, consume too much stored nutrients and lose water, so that the flowers wither and die early. The flower arrangement is placed at the air outlet, which is not only dry, but also blows down or blows the shape of the flower arrangement.
Author: Cai Zhongjuan
At the same time, the flower arrangement should not be placed near the ripe fruit, so as not to accelerate the aging of the flower arrangement by the ethylene released by the fruit. Therefore, flower arrangement works are best placed under scattered light, in a cool and humid place, to minimize the presence of harmful gases.
Source: Municipal Greening and City Appearance Bureau
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Source: Published in Shanghai