The life span of cut flowers is only a few days. The main reason for the wilting of plants is the lack of food, as well as the difficult flow of water in the event of increased evaporation of moisture from the surface of the plant. However, adhering to the recommendations of experts, the life of flowers can be extended for several days.
First of all, it is worth remembering that a sharp temperature drop is harmful for flowers, so when transporting to their destination, they must be wrapped in film or paper. This is especially true in the cold season.
As soon as a bouquet of flowers gets into the room, you do not need to unpack it. Let the flowers for a while lie in the package, get used to the new conditions.
The stem of each plant is cut off on an oblique line, which should be periodically updated. Before placing the bouquet in a vase of water, the lower leaves must be removed, otherwise they may rot. Water is preferably used at normal but at room temperature, and it needs to be changed daily.
It is not recommended to put a bouquet on a window in the summer, since direct sunlight is undesirable, and in winter they should be kept away from heating devices. Cut flowers are not indifferent to the coolness, so at night they are better left in a cool place, for example, on the veranda. The leaves should be sprayed daily with water at room temperature.
To make flowers last longer with their freshness, a pinch of sugar must be added to the water. A tablet of ordinary aspirin, dropped into the water, will not allow the appearance of bacteria, which contribute to the formation of mucus in the water.
To reanimate fading flowers will help renew the cut and warm water. For this, the plant must be lowered for several minutes into water, the temperature of which is 35-40 degrees.
Bouquets consisting of different types of flowers, keep freshness less time than bouquets from the same plants.
Adhering to these recommendations, you can prolong the life of the cut flowers, pleasing to the eye and improving the mood.