To maintain a longer flowering period when inserting flowers, the following substances can be added to the flower vase:
1. Fresh flower preservative: This is the most direct and effective method. Fresh flower preservatives usually contain various nutrients and antibacterial agents, which can extend the shelf life of flowers, maintain their brightness and aroma.
2. Aspirin: Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which is a good preservative. Melting aspirin enteric coated tablets with warm water and pouring them into a flower vase can effectively prolong the flowering time of fresh flowers.
3. Vitamin C: Vitamin C has antioxidant properties and can help plants resist oxidation in the air, thereby prolonging flowering period. You can put a piece of vitamin C in a vase, but be careful not to overdo it.
4. Beer: Beer contains nutrients such as ethanol and sugar, which can provide nutrients for flowers and have a certain preservative effect. Adding an appropriate amount of beer to a vase can extend the shelf life of fresh flowers.
5. Potassium permanganate: Potassium permanganate, when dissolved in water, can release atomic oxygen, increase the oxygen concentration of the seed soaking solution, and has disinfection and sterilization effects. Adding 1/4000 potassium permanganate solution to a vase can prevent flowers from yellowing leaves and rotting roots, thereby prolonging the flowering period.
6. Water and salt: Adding a small amount of salt to the vase water can help prevent premature decay of the incision and prolong the flowering period. This method is suitable for some specific types of flowers, such as plum blossoms, daffodils, etc.
7. Slanting flower branches: In addition to adding substances to the vase, the flowering period can also be extended through physical methods. For example, cutting or slicing the base of fresh flower branches to increase their contact area with water, thereby improving water absorption efficiency and prolonging flowering period.
In order to maintain a longer flowering period when planting flowers, the following points should also be noted:
Regularly check and replace the water in the flower vase to maintain clean water quality.
Avoid placing flower vases in places with direct sunlight or high temperatures to prevent flowers from wilting too quickly.
Maintain air circulation inside the flower vase to prevent the flowers from rotting due to lack of oxygen.
By adding flower preservatives, aspirin, vitamin C, beer, and other substances to the bottle for inserting fresh flowers, as well as using physical methods such as slanting flower branches, the flowering period of the inserted flowers can be effectively extended. Meanwhile, paying attention to the management of environmental factors such as water quality, lighting, and temperature is also the key to maintaining fresh flowers.