How to raise flowers when they come home

This year's Valentine's Day is still very cold. The flowers look very energetic that day. They are all sorted out by the florist. If you have time to deal with them in the evening, you can't break the water and nutrition~

1. Leaf picking

The bouquet is crowded. Open it quickly and remove the bad petals first. These black rotten and half fallen petals can not be recovered, affect the beauty, and consume excess nutrition. Don't have the heart to remove them

In addition to the petals, the leaves should also be removed. Generally, it is enough to keep 1-2 leaves for a flower. Too much inserting in the bottle will also cause congestion. And to avoid leaves soaking in water, be sure to put them on the water bottle

2. Pruning

Find a pair of clean and sharp scissors and cut 1-3cm obliquely at the bottom of the flower branch. If the vase you prepare is relatively short, cut more. In the process of raising later, 1-2 cm will be cut off each time the water is changed, and the flowers will bloom longer

3. Vase and water

There are no special requirements for vases, but they should be kept clean. If they are kept for too long, wash them and reuse them. Although the glass bottle is transparent, it can observe the water level and water quality in time. Although the ceramic bottle is opaque, it is not easy to observe

The water used to raise flowers is preferably neutral and acidic. Flower friends in the north can change water with purified water (drinking water) once every 3-5 days if conditions permit. The water level should not be too high, do not exceed 1 / 2 of the vase, and do not poke the flower stem to the bottom of the bottle

4. Add some beer, Sprite and aspirin

Water alone is not enough. These flowers are urged by various fertilizers in the greenhouse. Once they stop, they will be choking. Add a spoonful of beer (about 3-5ml) to the water. There are some fermented substances in it, which can keep the vitality of flowers

If you have sprite at home, you can also add a spoonful of Sprite. Sprite is a carbonated beverage with carbonation and sugar. It can not only improve activity, but also provide some nutrition

Aspirin contains Salicylic acid, which can resist oxidation, inhibit the rapid decay of flowers, and prolong the flowering period to a certain extent. However, aspirin tablets are difficult to dissolve in water. It's 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 lemonade. Lemonade also has antioxidant effect. It also contains VC, which is a good vitamin nutrition

If you don't have anything above, sprinkle a pinch of white sugar. When changing the water, cut off the flower stems 1-2cm at the bottom to keep the bottom absorb smoothly

6. Lily picking stamens

The stamens of lilies are large and with orange pollen. They not only have a strong smell, but also are difficult to clean when rubbing on clothes. It is recommended to directly remove the stamens with pollen without affecting the flowering period

7. Temperature

The temperature of flower hydroponics should not be too high. 5-15 degrees is suitable. Now the weather is still very cold. You don't have to put it near the heating. Low temperature can also keep the flowers fresh. Just put it directly in a brighter place in the house

Making dried flowers and immortal flowers

No matter how carefully the flowers are taken care of, there will be a day of withering. If you want to preserve them for a longer time, you can make them into dried flowers or immortal flowers. Dried flowers can be preserved for 1 year after air drying. Immortal flowers need rapid dehydration and drying, which can be preserved for 3-5 years

1. Air dried flower making

Fresh flowers do not need to be trimmed too much. After picking off the bad leaves, clamp them upside down with a clothes hanger and hang them in a higher position at home. If there is rain and snow outside, hang it in a bright place indoors (even with lights)

Hang it like this, keep it dry, wait for 2-3 weeks, and it will turn into bright dry flowers. It's very artistic to put it on the dresser or cabinet

2. Making Yongsheng flower

Now we can make the hot immortal flowers on the market by ourselves. We need a bottle or fresh-keeping box and desiccant. In the drying box we usually use at home to absorb moisture and prevent mildew, the activated carbon particles are too large

First lay a layer of desiccant at the bottom of the container, then put the flowers on it and slowly fill it with desiccant. Be sure to fill it until there are no flowers around. Seal it with a cover and put it in a dry place in the room

Whether it's flowers or leaves, you can use this method to make immortality. In fact, it's rapid dehydration. Smaller flowers and leaves can be completed in 3 days. There are more rose petals, which takes about a week

The texture of the finished immortality flower is like paper. It can't be placed in a too wet place. Cover it with a glass cover. It's not only beautiful but also safe. It won't be a problem for three or five years. If you don't like this color, you can dye it into other colors with watercolor