How to keep your flower arrangements fresh at home

Selection of flower arrangement materials

When arranging flowers, choosing the right materials is the first step to preserving them.

First of all, the appreciation time of different flower arrangements is different. Some flowers can be appreciated for a longer time, while others can be appreciated for a slightly shorter time. It is appropriate to choose flower materials that can be preserved for a longer time.

Secondly, you should choose flowers that are not fully open. Generally, they are 70% to 80% open, and it is best if they have buds.

Tips for keeping your flower arrangements fresh

Scorching or scalding

This method involves burning the ends of the pruned flower branches with fire, or directly placing them in boiling water. This will prevent the ends of the flowers from being infected and mildewed, and will not affect the water supply, allowing the flowers to stay fresh longer.

End Break

This method involves breaking the ends of the flowers into several pieces and embedding small grains of sand into them. This can expand the water absorption area and extend the shelf life.

Cold Water First Aid

This method involves cutting off a part of the lower end of flowers that have begun to wilt, placing them in cold water, leaving only the flower heads exposed above the water surface, and soaking them for a while, and the flowers will recover.

Use flower preservatives

Another way is to put some preservatives when arranging flowers to keep them fresh.

There are many preservatives that can be used, such as aspirin, potassium permanganate, boric acid, salt, and vitamins, etc., which can appropriately maintain the flowering period.