A bouquet of flowers is a traditional gift for any occasion. Each man gives about a dozen bouquets for a year: to his beloved woman, daughter, mother, sister, work colleagues and friends.
However, it is a mistake to assume that flowers are presented as gifts only to the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. In eastern countries, men can also give bouquets. Currently, the tradition of presenting such gifts to the strong half has spread everywhere.
Did you know? The British believe that the bride’s wedding bouquet, preserved after the holiday, protects the marriage from betrayal, betrayal, misfortune and deceit. There are companies in the country that specialize in drying brides' bouquets using a vacuum.
I want the flowers in the vase to bring aesthetic pleasure for a long time and please the eye, but now their life span is not long.
How many days some types of cut flowers can stand in a vase, under the right conditions of care and storage:
| Kinds of cut flowers | How many days |
| chrysanthemum | 15-30 |
| Text 5 | Text 6 |
| Text 7 | Text 8 |
| Text 9 | Text 10 |
| Text 11 | Text 12 |
| Text 13 | Text 14 |
| Text 15 | Text 16 |
| Text 17 | Text 18 |
| Text 19 | Text 20 |
- chrysanthemum - 15-30;
- cloves - 10–20;
- chamomile - 5–7;
- sunflower - 10-14;
- eustoma - 20–25;
- rose - 7–20;
- tulip - 7-10;
- iris - 5–7;
- Lily - 7–10;
- gladiolus - 10-14;
- gerbera - 15–20;
- orchid - 15–20;
- freesia - 10-15;
- peony - 5–7.
Currently, chrysanthemum is the national symbol of Japan. This plant is located on the imperial seal. Also, this flower is considered the unofficial emblem of the Land of the Rising Sun. There even exists the Order of Chrysanthemums.
There are many ways to extend the life of a cut bouquet, these are the most important of them.
Acquire only the latest copies
From this indicator depends the period that the bouquet will delight at home.
Do not immediately remove the packaging from the flowers
It is necessary to let them get used to the new habitat, because in the flower shop they were stored in optimal conditions for them. Plants should be placed in warm water, about + 43 ° C. But the temperature in the room - on the contrary, should be cool. Drafts should not be allowed.
3-5 cm stem cut
Before you put the bouquet in a vase, cut the stems 3-5 cm under a flowing cold stream of water
It will be useful for you to learn how to cut gladioli for a bouquet.
It is necessary to try to make the angle as sharp as possible in order to increase the suction surface. Then remove flaccid petals, buds and lower leaves. Foliage from the stem should be removed so that it all remains above the water level.
Then you need to thoroughly wash the vase from the inside. These procedures should be carried out regularly.
Choosing the right tool
Use a suitable tool for trimming - a sharp knife or pruner. If you do this with a blunt device, the vessels in the stem will be pressed, which will interfere with the normal flow of water.
Keep the bouquet away from fruits and vegetables, as many fruits, when ripe, emit an element that contributes to the accelerated process of wilting plants. Also, you can not put a vase with fresh flowers near electrical appliances, since during work they emit heat that is harmful to cut specimens.
The water level in the vase is very important. Each type of flower requires its own indicator. For example, for a gerbera - this is 8 cm, for a rose, chrysanthemum and tulip - 10 cm, for a clove and daffodil - 15 cm.
Cut flowers no longer receive nutrition from the soil, so now it needs to be provided additionally. In specialized stores you can buy powders to extend the preservation of bouquets. You can also add baking soda, however, you must strictly observe the dose and not exceed it, otherwise you can achieve the opposite result. For 1 liter of water should take ½ tsp. soda.
It is necessary to change the water in the vase as often as possible. This is done due to the formation of mucus on the walls of the container, in which putrefactive microorganisms multiply, which contribute to the speedy wilting of flowers. You should also spray a bouquet of spray guns several times a day.
Copper coins placed at the bottom of the tank will help keep the flowers fresh for longer. This chemical element promotes the oxidation process and slows down the growth of harmful bacteria.
If the flowers began to fade, they can be revived for a short while. To do this, they are covered with moistened paper and dipped in warm water, after which the plants are saturated with moisture and regain their blooming appearance. Some flowers, such as a rose or lilac, are completely dipped with the ends of the stems into very hot water for a period of up to 10 minutes. If only the first signs of wilting began to appear, then adding a few drops of whiteness to the water will help.
If you follow a number of simple rules for caring for cut flowers, you can significantly extend their life. And they will delight your eyes for a long period.
