You can put the fresh flowers cut from the garden in a vase to preserve the bouquets given to you by your friends. You can also put them in water to preserve them. These are cut flowers. Flowers you grow yourself can also be cut and kept in a vase for viewing. Do you know how to extend their shelf life?

The shelf life of different flowers varies. Some can last for a week without withering, while others will wither after three to five days.

The incision at the bottom of the cut flower must be cut obliquely, which can increase the area of ​​the flower stalk to absorb water, which is beneficial to keep the flower fresh. Also, be sure to remove the leaves at the bottom of the flower stem. The leaves will consume a lot of water, which can easily cause the branches and flowers to lack water, and will accelerate the withering of the flowers.

For flowers in a vase, all leaves below the water level must be removed, otherwise the leaves will rot in the water, and the water will easily become sticky and emit an unpleasant odor. No matter what kind of flower it is, the leaves should not be soaked in water.

To keep flowers fresh, you usually need to change the water every one or two days. Each time you change the water, you should also clean the vase thoroughly to avoid bacteria remaining in the vase, which will shorten the life of the cut flowers.

If you want to keep cut flowers fresh longer, you can use warm water appropriately. Avoid cold water, as it can easily cause bubbles to form on the flower stems, which will prevent them from absorbing water. Of course, bulb flowers such as tulips, calla lilies, and daffodils are exceptions, as they prefer cold water.

Adding a drop of bleach to the water can inhibit bacterial growth and keep the flowers blooming longer. Just add a few drops a day. You can also try adding a little sugar or cola, which contain sugar and can also nourish the flowers.

Flowers should be placed away from heaters or air conditioners, and certainly not next to large electrical appliances, otherwise the life of the cut flowers will be shortened.

Cut flowers should be placed away from fruits, because most fruits will produce ethylene when exposed to the air, which will accelerate the corruption of flowers and cause them to wither prematurely. (Ethylene gas can promote the growth of flowers in pineapple potted plants. I have studied it in previous videos and found that it can indeed promote the fruiting of pineapples.)

If you find that the cut flowers are beginning to fade or wither, be sure to cut them off in time to avoid bacterial growth. This will also keep healthy flowers fresher for longer and help retain more nutrients.

Remove any dead or faded flowers to prevent bacteria from destroying healthy flowers.