1. Branch breaking method:

....For some flowers and trees with brittle branches and stems, the flower branches selected for vases must be broken by hand. This way the peduncle is not under pressure and the ducts remain normal and can absorb water easily.

2. End crushing method:

....Crush the end of the pedicel (about one inch) to expand the water-absorbing area. This method can be used for general woody flower branches such as magnolia, hydrangea, lilac, peony, wisteria, etc.

3. Flower preservatives:

....Add an appropriate amount of chemicals to the flower arrangement solution to inhibit the flower branches and extend the preservation time. If you cannot buy a preservative at the moment, you can use a 1/4000 aqueous solution of potassium permanganate for preservatives, or use a 1/3000 aspirin aqueous solution to make a simple preservative, which can also make flowers bloom.

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4. Soaking method:

....Soak the base of the herb and flower in boiling water for about 10 seconds, or in hot water for 2 minutes, take it out and replace it again Immersed in cold water, it can block the incision and prevent the juice from flowing out of the flower tissue. Mostly used for hot water soaking of herbs and flowers.

5. Tea method:

....Rootless flowers inserted in vases are easy to wither. Generally, flowers arranged in clear water only last three or four days before gradually withering. If you use tea (newly brewed tea can also be used, but it must be completely cooled before use) instead of water, you can delay the withering time of the flower arrangement. The tea should be stronger. Use tea to arrange flowers. The flowers will not wither within 7 days, and the flowers will be bright and fragrant. ,

6. First aid method:

....When the flowers droop, you can cut off a small section of the end of the flower branch, and then put it in a container filled with cold water. Leave the flower heads exposed on the water. After 1-2 hours, the flower branches will wake up. It is suitable for grass and woody flowers.

7. Beer method:

....Add a little beer to a bottle with flowers, or put the flowers into a beer bottle with foam, and then add an appropriate amount of beer. water, you will find that the shelf life of these flowers is extended. This is because beer contains ethanol, which can disinfect and preserve the cuts of flower branches, and it also contains sugar and other nutrients, which can provide nutrients for the branches and leaves.

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8. Refrigerator preservation method:

....When the whole family goes out, take out the vase-grown flower arrangements and put them in plastic bags in the refrigerator. It can be kept for several days if stored in a medium, and it can be taken out and placed in a vase to make it look lifelike again.

The water should be changed every 3-4 days in winter and 1-2 days in summer. Do not add enough to make the flower arrangement last longer. In order to allow the flowers to bloom for a long time, when cutting the flower branches, it is best to cut the incision into a 45-degree slope, which can expand the water-absorbing area. You can also crack the base of the flower stem to help absorb water. Add a small amount of sugar to the water used for flower arrangements to replenish the nutrients the flowers need.

Adding a small amount of salt can prevent bacterial growth. If a small amount of vitamin C is added, the protective effect on the flowers will be greater. After the flowers are arranged, they should be placed in a place with good air circulation and light. Change the water frequently to prevent flowers and leaves from falling into the water and polluting the water source. When changing the water, cut off part of the stale incision at the base and insert it into the water.

....To cut cut flowers, use a sharp knife, not scissors, preferably in the early morning or evening. Use cold boiled water at 20℃ for the immersion liquid. Leaves inserted into the water should be cut off. Do not place fruits where cut flowers are placed, and keep them away from televisions. The indoor temperature is preferably 15-20℃. If you add a small amount of sugar or one or two aspirin tablets to the flower arrangement liquid, it will help preserve the freshness and make the flowers more colorful.

Methods to preserve fresh cut flowers:

Secoration method: Place the end of the flower branch on the candle flame to burn it, then immediately soak it in alcohol for one minute, and then put it in clean water Medium rinse. Hydrangea, lilac, costus, peony, rose, chrysanthemum, ivory, etc. can all be treated with this method.

Soaking method: Immerse the base of the flower branch in boiling water for about ten seconds to block the incision and prevent the juice from flowing out of the flower branch tissue.

Deep water first aid method: When the flowers droop, you can cut off a small section of the end of the flower branch and put it in a container filled with cold water. Only the flower head is left exposed on the water. After one to two hours, the flower branch will wake up. come over. This method is suitable for both herbs and woody flowers.

Use the preservative method: Adding an appropriate amount of flower preservative to the flower arrangement container can extend the flower arrangement time. In addition, using 1/3000 of aspirin aqueous solution or 1/2000 of potassium permanganate aqueous solution to plant irises can extend the flowering period by three to five days. Add appropriate amounts of boric acid, sulfur, carbolic acid, salicylic acid, salt, Vitamins, etc., all have the effect of prolonging the flowering period.

Expanded incision method: Generally, the base of the flower branch is cut obliquely; or the base is cut into two to four parts, and small stones are inserted to open the crack; the base can also be hammered to expand the water absorption surface. Among them, the oblique cutting method is the most commonly used, and the latter two are mainly used for woody flowers, such as magnolia, hydrangea, lilac, and wisteria

Self-preparation of flower preservatives:

1 Pretreatment agent : (Used for ethylene-sensitive fresh cut flowers, carnations, lilies, Thai orchids, roses, etc., to more than double the life of flowers)

Use 1 mmol/L silver nitrate and 4 mmol /L to 8 mmol/L of sodium thiosulfate solution. The two are prepared in a 1:1 ratio to prepare a silver thiosulfate solution, which is the pretreatment agent. If the prepared solution is not used up, it can be placed in the refrigerator. .

2 Fungicide: (for all types of fresh cut flowers)

120 mg of 8-hydroxyquinoline and 180 mg of citric acid are boiled in 1 liter of distilled water and dissolved. into a yellow solution, the concentration of 8-hydroxyquinoline citric acid obtained by this method is close to 300ppm

Fresh cut flower refrigeration method: wet storage

This method is used for short-term storage, wet storage The storage temperature is generally about 5 degrees above zero. Immediately after receiving the goods, trim and grade them, remove the lower leaves, treat them with a pretreatment agent for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to preservatives or water (distilled water is best). , this storage can last for about 1-2 weeks

Fresh-cut flower refrigeration method: dry storage

This method is used for long-term storage, the temperature is generally about 0-2 degrees, the goods Immediately after receipt, trim and grade, remove the lower leaves, first treat with pre-treatment agent for 5 minutes, and then transfer to preservative or water (preferably use distilled water). In this way, the storage can last about 1 month, and the characteristic is that it takes up Small space, large storage capacity.

Home maintenance methods

Flowers inserted in a vase will soon wither and wither. How to keep it fresh? There are many methods: 1. Blanching method: immerse the base of the flower branch in boiling water and pick it up after ten seconds (fragile and delicate flowers can only be soaked for one or two seconds). This can block the incision and prevent the liquid from the flower branch tissue from leaking out. It has a better effect on herbs and flowers. 2. Salt water or sugar water cultivation method: Add a little salt or sugar to the water in which the flowers are grown. You can also crush the incision when the flower branches are just cut, and rub them with salt. The effect is better than the blanching method. Sugar keeps flowers bright and long-lasting. However, flower branches with unopened buds should not be soaked in salt water, otherwise the flowers will be difficult to bloom. 3. Burning method: When cutting the flower, apply a little alcohol on the incision and put it into a flame to burn. Only insert it into a vase when the incision is almost charred, so that it can be stored for a long time. However, this method is only suitable for woody plants or plants with thick branches, such as costus, clove, plum blossom, peony, ivory, chrysanthemum, etc. 4. Liquid immersion method: Before inserting the cut flower branches into the vase, soak the ends in the used waste developer for half an hour. The flower branches treated in this way can extend the flowering period. 5. Wine-growing method: Adding a little beer to the water can extend the flowering period by more than ten days, but it is better to put less flowers that are too delicate. Experiments have shown that in potted Clivia flowers, pouring 50 ml of beer into each pot not only promotes arrow extraction, but also makes the extracted flowers taller and thicker, and the flowers bloom larger and more colorful. 6. Preservative method: Use 1/3000 of aspirin aqueous solution or 1/2000 of potassium permanganate aqueous solution to grow flowers to extend the flowering period. 7. Water-immersed pruning method: When collecting, keep the flower branches longer. After collecting them indoors, quickly immerse the base of the flower branches in the water basin, and cut off a part appropriately in the water (pay attention to the diagonal cut), and then put it into the bottle immediately after taking it out. Cut flowers purchased from the market should also be treated in the same way before being placed in a vase. This method can effectively eliminate and reduce bubble blockage inside the flower stems, improve the absorption capacity of the flower branches after being placed in the bottle, and extend the shelf life. In addition, the water used for flower arrangement is preferably well water, clear river water, etc. It is best to leave tap water for a day before use.

Flower arrangements should be placed on the windowsill as much as possible to extend the life of the flowers.