A bouquet of freshly cut flowers, no matter where it comes from, from a flower shop or your own flower bed, requires proper care.
ADVICE.NEWS told how to extend the life of a gift.
How to prolong the life of flowers in a vase
For bouquets, use settled or boiled water at room temperature.
You can extend the freshness of flowers with the help of special means – fertilizers. They saturate plants with nutrients and growth hormones, which increases their lifespan in a vase.
Flowers receive the necessary nutrients at the base of the stem - fertilizers must be added to the water.
A tablespoon of citric acid or vinegar softens hard water. Half aspirin, a teaspoon of salt or alcohol will help prevent stems from rotting. Sugar (1-2 tablespoons added to water) will prolong the life of living flowers.
Acetylsalicylic acid increases the lifespan of cut roses, chrysanthemums and lilies by an average of 4 days.
Cut flowers are afraid of direct sunlight and drafts. Never place fruits next to them, as they emit ethylene, which greatly reduces the life of the plants.
