What to do so that roses stand in a vase for a long time?

Roses are one of the most sought after and beloved flowers by many women. Bouquets, which include such flowers, give on various occasions. Having received such an amazing bouquet, many girls wonder what needs to be done so that the roses stand in the vase for as long as possible, pleasing the eye with their sophisticated appearance. It is worth considering the basic rules for preparing water, as well as recommendations and tips for caring for a beautiful bouquet of fresh roses.

The main emphasis in order to keep the flowers fresh for a long time, you need to do to prepare the water in a vase. It would seem that there is philosophizing: you open the tap and pour it into a vase, put flowers there and rejoice at the beautiful flowers. Such an opinion is erroneous. It is necessary to seriously approach the preparation of water in order for a bouquet of roses to stand in a vase for a long time.

• First, measures should be taken to resuscitate the flowers. First of all, you need to arrange the bouquet in a large capacity, so that the latter is completely located in the water. This must be done even for the freshest roses, since most of them from the moment of cutting from the flower garden overcome hundreds and thousands of kilometers before they get to the market or to the flower shop.
• Water needs to be selected depending on the season - so the flowers will be better acclimatized. If you buy a bouquet in winter, you need to put it in water at room temperature. For flowers bought in a hot summer, you need to prepare cool water.
• The best option is to leave the flowers to lie in the water. for several hours, but no more.Since the prolonged presence of the entire plant in the aquatic environment can provoke the process of decay and destruction of both stems and buds.
• Chlorinated water is not recommended., because the flowers really do not like this type of water. If there is no other source (as soon as you draw water from the tap), then try to keep it standing for several days until the maximum chlorine content evaporates. A small fraction of chlorine contained in the treated water will act as a disinfectant, fighting bacteria that appear in the water when the flowers are there.
• Change the water every morning, including special additives that help the flowers maintain their natural freshness over an extended period of time. At night, it is recommended to place them in a basin filled with water or in a bath, trying to protect the buds from liquid.

Qualitative indicators of the water in which the bouquet with roses is located will have a serious impact on its freshness. To change the structure of water, it is necessary to add a variety of active components. For this purpose, substances specially developed by florists and the usual means that are used in everyday life can be used. The choice of such a tool will depend on various goals.

• To carry out antibacterial prophylaxis so that the roses stand longer in the vase, aspirin should be added. Note that 1 liter of liquid should have 1 tablet of aspirin. If a larger volume of water is placed in the vase, then the number of aspirin tablets must be proportionally increased.
• Instead of aspirin, it is recommended to use the usual bleach or liquid dishwashing detergent. In 1 liter of water, you will need to add either a few drops of bleach or a drop of detergent. Such tools will help stop the development of the process of decay. In addition, aspirin also allows you to preserve the color of the buds of roses, which is very important for plants with brightly colored petals.
• To achieve the antibacterial effect, a solution of borax, glycerol and alcohol is often added.

• If you want the bouquet to please the eye for more than 10 days, then you need to put it in acidic water. To do this, add 2 dessert spoons of table vinegar to 1 liter of water (its concentration should be 9%). Vinegar can be replaced with a solution of citric acid. A similar amount of water will require half a teaspoon of it.
• To achieve a preservative result, ammonia is used. This substance will require only a few drops. In addition to ammonia, some experts advise pouring 1 tablespoon of vodka per 1 liter of liquid.

• In order to prolong the existence of flowers, in a vase it is worth adding charcoal or activated carbon, which is sold in tablets. Some housewives use several crystals of potassium permanganate or a pinch of alum.
• You can nourish roses with regular sugar. To do this, pour 2 tablespoons of sugar in 1 liter of water.
• If you want to achieve a magnificent bouquet and speed up the process of bud blooming, then pour 2 tablespoons of camphor oil in a proportion of 1 liter of water.
• Of the special tools that florists use to extend the life of bouquets, you can opt for drugs such as Living Rose, Bouquet, and Fresh Flowers.

An important role in maintaining a fresh bouquet of roses is played by daily care. Compliance with simple rules will significantly increase the life of your flowers.

• Try spraying buds and stems daily with a spray bottle. Use for this purpose only defended water. Every day, rinse the stem once a day with water, which will help rid the plant of bacteria formed in the water, reducing the risk of decay. A similar procedure must be performed before replacing the water in the vase.
• Try to place roses every day in the bathroom or in the basin, which were filled with water. You need to leave flowers for 12 hours, it is better to do it at night. When arranging roses in a little water, be extremely careful with white buds. Their petals are much more tender than the darker varieties. In addition, any flaws immediately become visible on such petals.
• Do not forget to periodically update the sections of the plant, which will improve its metabolic processes. This should be done at a distance of 1-2 centimeters higher than the previous section. If you do not regularly prune flowers, they will quickly fade and dry out due to insufficient moisture and nutrients.
• For information, pruning stems is necessary in a special way, using a sharp tool for this purpose: scissors or pruning shears. The incision is made diagonally, while the cut should be under water. Due to this, air will not get to the cut, plugs will not form in the vascular bed of the stem, and the plant will live longer. It is also recommended to cut the slices themselves into several parts in order to provide the plant with better absorption of water.
• Do not place the bouquet nearby with fresh fruits and vegetables, as they produce ethylene, which negatively affects the flowers. And also do not advise putting roses in one vessel with other flowers. The best option is a similar arrangement of plants a few meters from each other.

Many florists recommend adhere to the following simple rules to extend the life of a bouquet at home:

• Before immersing the plant in a vase, cut off all leaves that will be at the water level, which will help minimize the risk of the formation of pathogenic bacteria and protect the flower from premature decay;
• it is better to use a tall vessel so that the water reaches a level not lower than the middle of the stem of the plant; the best option is to place the bouquet in a ceramic vase, since such a material is not able to transmit solar radiation, as a result of which this will extend the life of the bouquet at home;
• do not put pre-cut roses in a vase, as they will abut the bottom of the container and will not be able to receive nutrients;
• so that roses stand for a long time, the vase should be placed in the shade, so that direct sunlight is not directed at it, and it is also not recommended to place plants near a heat source, for example, with a battery in the winter;
• roses love coolness, but at the same time they do not tolerate drafts, so you do not need to put them side by side with an open window;
• so that cut flowers stand a little longer, some experts recommend boiling the tip of the stem; it must be dipped for 5 minutes in boiling water, and then placed in a cooled liquid;
• if you were presented with a bouquet in the winter and brought it from frost, you do not need to immediately place it in a vase of water, leave these flowers for a few minutes, giving them time to warm up a bit.

If you notice that your flowers have begun to fade, then measures must be taken to resuscitate them.

• It is necessary to make a preliminary pruning of the plant according to the usual method. But they put roses not in cool water, but, on the contrary, in very hot (its temperature should reach +90 degrees).To save the plant from possible burns, leaves and buds are recommended to be carefully wrapped in paper. It is necessary to wait until the water cools down, and its temperature is equal to the environment. Being in hot water, the rose will gradually change, becoming again beautiful and fresh.
• Wrap each bud in a plastic bag overnight. It is important that it is a little wet. The plastic bag should be fastened in an airtight manner while being careful not to damage the stem. Thus, you will create a greenhouse effect for the plant as in a greenhouse, thanks to which it will raise its bud.

In some cases, premature wilting can cause cuts on the stem. If you see such damage, then you need to cut the trunk of the plant above this place. Water should be heated to a temperature of + 38– + 39 degrees. It is poured into a not very deep ceramic container, which has a wide neck, and damaged roses are placed there.

If you bought a rose in advance for delivery at a solemn moment and noticed that it was slightly bitten, make a new cut and place the flower in water. After several hours, the plant is removed from the water, its stalk is wrapped in a damp cloth, and the whole rose should be wrapped in paper or newspaper. In this form, the flowers are placed in the refrigerator, which will provide them with freshness over an extended period of time.

As you can see, keeping a bouquet of roses fresh for a long time is not very difficult. The main thing is to follow simple rules and recommendations for daily care, then you can enjoy the exquisite flowers for a long time.

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