Follow up – Lujain Ismail:
Flowers give a cheerful and distinctive look to the home, but they are short-lived. So we will show ways to preserve flowers for as long as possible. And how to keep it when it wilts.
- The stems of the rose are cut from the bottom when purchased by 2.5-5 cm diagonally. This helps the rose absorb water.
- The outer petals in contact with water are also pruned and removed. Because it works on the growth of bacteria, in addition to it hinders the opening of roses. Taking care to check the roses every two or three days to remove the dry and wilted petals.
- The vase is washed with hot water and chlorine and rubbed with a sponge to get rid of bacteria in it. Leave it to air dry instead of drying it with a cloth.
- Immediately following cutting their stems, the flowers are placed in the water. Because it will absorb air and dust instead of water if left outside.
- Choose water at a temperature similar to room temperature for most roses. Some roses need cooler temperatures, such as anemones, daffodils, and tulips. It is recommended to use warm water when you want to speed up the blooming of roses.
- You should avoid placing flowers in direct sunlight or any source of heat or wind. It causes the rose to lose more water than the water it absorbs.
- Also, avoid placing roses near fruits and vegetables. Because it produces ethylene gas, which contributes to the ripening and wilting of roses.
- Choose the appropriate length of the vase for the type of rose. It is recommended to choose short vases for roses with a heavy head. To help it open without pressing each other. It is recommended to put flowers with few light petals in tall vases.
- The appropriate amount of water is selected for the type of roses; The roses with hard woody stems. Kaljouri roses need a large amount of water up to two-thirds of the vase. Roses with soft stems need a small amount of water that does not exceed the middle of the vase.
- The flowers are placed in the refrigerator for at least eight hours a day. Because the cold heat helps preserve the freshness of the rose.
- Use industrial and household rose feeders to extend the life of roses.
Ways to keep roses for long periods
glycerin
- Preserve roses in glycerin by placing rose stalks in it to be absorbed by the roses. Which helps to keep the rose shape and protect it from drying out.
- And the rose needs a long time to complete the absorption of glycerin. This period may reach from two to six weeks. In addition, the color of the rose fades in this way, and this problem can be addressed by adding food coloring.
air drying
By removing the leaves from the stems and attaching three to four flowers to the stem vertically. Using latex in a well ventilated place and out of the sun.
Freezing
Roses preserved in this way retain their color, aroma and shape for a long time. But it is very fragile; So it should be handled with caution.
microwave
- A microwave oven is selected and a dedicated sheet is placed. To absorb liquids on top of it before placing the rose. Because the rose will stain the container with its liquids if this paper is not placed.
- An amount of silica gel is placed in the container in an amount of 2.5-5 cm. Then put the rose on top of the jelly, then add an amount of jelly on top of the rose by 2.5 cm.
- Microwave on lowest and above the defrost option for two to five minutes. Taking care to check the roses every once in a while to see how dry it is. And increase the time and temperature as needed.
- Then the bowl of roses is removed from the microwave when dry. Cover the bowl with a small air vent and leave it for 24 hours.
- And use a soft brush to remove the gel from the roses following this period has elapsed.
