How to make flowers at home last longer without wilting

Cut flowers are a decorative element of the first order in a room and can bring color and beauty. The problem is that, having no roots, they will soon begin to wither into the vase. Fortunately, there are tricks so that they can last much longer with proper care. There is also no need to use sophisticated preservatives or special vitamins. With some basic products of the pantry good results can be achieved. These are useful tips that will lengthen the life of your flowers.

First of all, you have to find a container and place it in a cool area, but without drafts. You have to avoid direct sunlight, which causes the flowers to die faster and not place them near the heating. The vase or vessel should allow to house at least one liter of water that can cover the stem of the flowers well.

Trick

Two tablespoons of sugar can be added to the water

A homemade trick is to add two tablespoons of sugar in the water, which in addition to providing nutrients, will promote the opening of the flowers. In addition to sugar, you can add two tablespoons of white vinegar and stir well, because this inhibits the growth of bacteria and keeps the flowers fresh longer.

Another tip that also has repercussions is to remove all the lower leaves of the flowers so that there are none in the water, as well as to make a diagonal cut in the stems while they are under water, to favor that the vascular system of the plants absorbs the nutrients.

Every other day the water must be changed, while the stems are cut a few millimeters with very sharp scissors or pruning scissors. To make it easier, the flowers can be tied with a rubber band. It is also necessary to wash the vase, to eliminate any type of bacteria that may have proliferated.

Vase of flowers

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As for the temperature of the water, it is best at room temperature, because if it is too hot they will spoil sooner. There are some exceptions, for example flowers that bloom in the colder months, such as daffodils and tulips, which are better off having slightly cooler water, except if they still have buds.

You have to be careful that no plant or flower remains in the water, because it will rot quickly and that will cause bacteria to spread.

As for vitamins, home experiments can be done by combining in a glass of water an effervescent tablet of vitamin C with a few drops of bleach or any alcoholic beverage. It is poured into the flowers and added again once the water is changed.