How to save a wilting bouquet? Is it possible to reanimate roses in a vase, and how to do it?
The tradition of giving bouquets of flowers came to us from distant antiquity. Giving flowers, people showed their sympathy, showed feelings, confessed love.
And of course, the person who received a bouquet of charming roses as a gift wants to admire their beauty as long as possible.
As you know, cut roses quickly lose their original appearance, but there are a variety of methods that allow you to reanimate a bouquet in a vase with water. Later in the article we will talk about how to save roses at home.
What does resuscitation mean?
Resuscitation of roses is a set of methods and techniques that will help return a pink bouquet to a look close to the original. However, it should be understood that these methods are temporary.
How does it differ from simple care?
Resuscitation of roses should not be confused with care. Care is used to maintain the appearance of a bouquet of flowers. Resuscitation is used to return flowers to a presentable appearance. It is used in cases when the flowers are almost wilted, but they want to be somehow saved.
When is required?
There are certain criteria that determine the freshness of flowers. Below they will be described. If these items are missing, this indicates the need to apply resuscitation of roses.
- When choosing flowers, you need to pay attention to the condition of the buds. Their appearance should be pleasing to the eye. Buds choose closed, but at the same time quite strong. You can touch the bud itself to make sure its strength. Freshly cut flowers have this quality and, accordingly, will stand longer in a vase.
- It is necessary to pay attention to the extreme petals of the bud. They should not be open, but should be strong. With the development of the extreme petals, there is hope that the flower will last longer. We can say that this is a kind of protection against mechanical damage to the buds from the outside. Sometimes the appearance of the extreme petals is unpresentable, but their main function is to protect the main bud.
- Fresh, not blackened leaves, stem hardness are also good indicators of freshness of flowers. No need to be lazy to check each stem of the bouquet, if the stem is damaged, then such a flower will not stand for a long time. It is obvious that the pathway of nutritional benefits to the bud is corrupted.
When is resuscitation of roses impossible?
It is important to know that if your bouquet does not fit the above 3 points and the roses wilted irretrievably, no matter how hard you try, but even the most powerful tricks will not help bring the rose bouquet back to life.
How to save flowers that wilt in a vessel with water?
There are several ways to save wilted roses in a vase that help keep them fresh for as long as possible. They will be described below.
With sugar and fertilizer
If you want to restore the freshness of a presented bouquet of roses, then first of all, you need to take care of the water in which the flowers will stand.
- Water should be left standing; pouring water from a tap is not recommended.
- In hot months, the water temperature should be an order of magnitude lower. And in winter it is better to pour water at room temperature into a vase.
- In order for the bouquet to maintain its pleasant appearance, nutrients should be added to the water.
Many are beginning to worry about how to "feed" roses.
Reference! In order for the bouquet of roses to receive a sufficient amount of nutrients, white sugar and flower fertilizer (1 tbsp. L.) Are added to the water. Sugar also needs a little: about 30-40 grams per liter of water.By applying a silver item
Many who have ever changed the water in bouquets have noticed that mucus appears on stems that are submerged in water. It appears in the process of decay and decay of the rose. Perhaps the fault is with the bacteria that form this film.
To prevent this situation, experts advise putting a silver object on the bottom of the vase with roses. A silver item will prevent the process of rotting stems in a vase with water and resuscitates flowers for a while.
With alcohol or ammonia
At the ends of the stems, many bacteria develop and live, which have a detrimental effect on the bouquet. In flower shops, bacteria are dealt with using various chemicals. At home, you can also apply this method. In a vase of flowers add a few drops of alcohol or ammonia.
To many, this method may seem cardinal, but you can go for it to extend the life of the flowers. Indeed, this will prevent the process of decay, disinfect the bouquet and increase its life.
By applying bleach
Typically, flowers are grown using chemicals. And after the cut in a vase where there will be a bouquet of flowers, you can add drops of bleach. Bleach is a household analogue of chemicals.
The effectiveness of resuscitation directly depends on the efficiency of the measures taken. The more flowers stood in a vase and lost their pristine appearance, the less likely they were to be saved. It is also worth being prepared for the fact that resuscitation does not always help and does not immediately give a magical effect. Even if the roses have a pleasant appearance, it is not known how long they will stand.
A bouquet of roses cheers up its owner. Therefore, it is very important that these plants are in normal condition for as long as possible. But if it worsens, then the flowers can revive the above tips.
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