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How to grow flowers when you get them at home?

Making dried flowers and preserved flowers

On this snowy Valentine’s Day, many people received enthusiastic flowers. Don’t rush to be happy. Hurry up and "liberate" the flowers, put them in the vase and add some small things to extend the flowering period and keep them bright, which means that the relationship will last forever. May you be together for a long time and a hundred years! In addition, you can also make beautiful dried flowers, which can last for a year~

How to grow flowers when you get them at home?

This year’s Valentine’s Day is still very cold, but the flowers looked quite energetic that day. They were all arranged by the flower shop. I have time to deal with them in the evening, so I can’t deprive myself of moisture and nutrition~

1. Pick leaves

The bouquet is crowded, so hurry up To dismantle, first remove the bad petals. These black rotted and half-fallen petals are not only irrecoverable, affecting the appearance, but also consuming excess nutrients. Don’t be reluctant to remove them.

In addition to the petals, the leaves must also be removed. Generally, 1-2 leaves on a flower are enough. If there are too many leaves, it will cause crowding in the vase. And avoid soaking the leaves in water, they must be above the water bottle.

2. Pruning

Find a handful Use clean and sharp scissors to cut off 1-3 cm diagonally from the bottom of the flower branches. If the vase you prepare is shorter, cut more. In the subsequent growing process, cut off another 1-2 cm every time you change the water, so that the flowers will bloom longer.

3. Vase and water

There are no special requirements for the vase, but it must be clean. If it has been left for too long, wash it before using it. Although the glass bottle is light-transmitting, it can be used to observe the water level and water quality in time. Although the ceramic bottle is not light-transmitting, it is not convenient for observation.

The water used to grow flowers should be neutral to acidic. Flower lovers in the north can use pure water (drinking water is enough) if possible. Change the water every 3-5 days. The water level should not be too high, no more than 1/2 of the vase, and the flower stem should not poke the bottom of the vase.

4. Add some beer, Sprite, and aspirin

Just water will not do. These flowers are produced by various fertilizers in the greenhouse. Once they stop, they will be choked. Add a spoonful of beer (about 3-5ml) to the water. There is some fermentation in it, which can keep the flowers active.

If you have Sprite at home, you can also add a spoonful of Sprite into it , Sprite is a carbonated drink, containing carbonic acid and sugar. It can not only increase activity level, but also provide some nutrients.

Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which can antioxidant and inhibit If flowers decline too quickly, the flowering period can be extended to a certain extent. However, aspirin tablets are difficult to dissolve in water, so it is best to crush them first and then sprinkle them into the vase.

5. Lemonade and sugar

If you have lemons at home, you can also squeeze a few drops of lemon water into it. Lemon water also has antioxidant effects and contains VC, which is also a good vitamin nutrition.

If there are none of the things mentioned above, then sprinkle some Add a small amount of sugar and cut off 1-2 cm of the flower stem at the bottom every time you change the water to keep the bottom absorbed smoothly.

6. Picking stamens from lilies

The stamens of lilies are large and contain orange pollen, which not only has a strong smell, but also makes it difficult to clean if it rubs on clothes. It is recommended to directly remove the pollen-containing stamens without affecting the flowering period.

7. Temperature

Flower water The temperature of cultivation should not be too high, 5-15 degrees is suitable. The weather is still very cold now, so there is no need to place it near the heater. Low temperature can also keep the flowers fresh. Just place it in a brighter place in the house.

Making dried flowers and immortal flowers

No matter how carefully you take care of flowers, they will wither one day. If you want to preserve them longer, you can make them into dried flowers or immortal flowers. Dried flowers can be stored for 1 year after being air-dried, while immortal flowers need to be dehydrated and dried quickly and can be stored for 3- 5 years.

1. Production of air-dried flowers

Fresh flowers do not need to be pruned too much. After picking off the bad leaves, clamp them upside down with clothespins and hang them in a relatively high position at home. If there is rain or snow outside, hang it in a brighter location indoors (lights are also acceptable).

Just hang like this, keep it dry and wait for 2 - In 3 weeks, it will turn into bright dried flowers, which will look very artistic when placed on the dressing table or cabinet.

2. Make immortal flowers

There are hot preserved flowers on the market now, but we can actually make them ourselves, which requires a bottle or crisper and desiccant. In the drying box we usually use at home to absorb moisture and prevent mildew, the activated carbon particles are too big.

First spread a layer of desiccant at the bottom of the container, and then put Place the flowers on it, slowly fill it with desiccant, be sure to fill it until the flowers are no longer visible from all sides, seal it with a cap, and place it in a relatively dry place in the house.

Both flowers and leaves can be made using this method The immortality effect is actually rapid dehydration. Smaller flowers and leaves can be finished in 3 days, while roses with more petals will take about a week.

The texture of the finished preserved flowers is like paper and cannot be If it is placed in a place that is too humid, be sure to cover it with a glass cover. This will not only look beautiful but is also safe. It will not be a problem if it is stored for three to five years. If you don’t like this color, you can dye it with watercolor in other colors.

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