Roses are a popular flower that is often used to express love, friendship, and respect. However, roses are kept fresh for a short period of time, generally only for a few days, and will soon wilt and fade. So, is there any way to keep roses fresh for longer? The answer is yes, and it's not complicated, just a few simple materials and steps are needed to keep the beauty of roses alive.
First of all, we need to understand the principle of preservation of roses. The preservation of roses depends mainly on two factors: moisture and nutrients. Water is the lifeblood of roses, which keeps them full and soft. Nutrition is a substance needed for the growth of roses, which can maintain the color and aroma of roses. Therefore, if we want to keep roses fresh, we must ensure the moisture and nutrition of roses.
So, how to ensure the moisture and nutrition of roses? Here are a few tips:
Choose fresh roses. Fresh roses have a higher moisture and nutrient content and are easier to keep fresh. It is best to pick or buy roses in the morning or late afternoon, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
Cut off the excess leaves and thorns of the roses. This reduces the consumption of water and nutrients in the roses, allowing the roses to focus more on the preservation of the flowers.
Use scissors or a knife to cut the stems of roses diagonally. This increases the water absorption area of the roses, making it easier for the roses to absorb water. The length of the incision should be appropriate, generally 2-3 cm, the angle of the incision should be greater than 45 degrees, and the position of the incision should be in the lower part of the flower stem, avoiding cutting to the middle or upper part of the flower stem.
Soak the stems of the roses in warm water. This allows the cells in the stem of the rose to reactivate, opening up the channels for water and making it easier for the rose to absorb water. The temperature of the water should be moderate, generally 20-30 degrees Celsius, the depth of the water should cover the incision of the stem of the rose, and the quality of the water should be clean to avoid impurities and bacteria.
Add some preservatives to the water. This can provide the nutrients of roses, delay the aging of roses, and prevent the decay and discoloration of roses. There are many types of preservatives, such as sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, aspirin, etc., which can be chosen according to your preferences and conditions. The dosage of preservative should be appropriate, generally one teaspoon per liter of water, and the proportion of preservative should be even, and it should be fully dissolved in water.
Place the roses in a suitable container. This preserves the shape of the roses and prevents them from deforming and damaging. The material of the container should be transparent, so that the beauty of the roses can be seen at a glance. The container should be sized in such a way that the stems of the roses can be fully soaked in water, but the flowers of the roses should not touch the surface of the water to avoid causing fading and rotting of the roses.
Place the roses in a suitable environment. This maintains the temperature and humidity of the roses and prevents them from drying out and wilting. The temperature of the environment should be moderate, generally 15-25 degrees Celsius, the humidity of the environment should be moderate, generally 50-70%, and the light of the environment should be moderate, generally scattered light, avoiding direct light and darkness.
Change the water and preservatives regularly. This keeps the water clean and nutritious, preventing water pollution and nutrient deficiencies. The frequency of replacement should be appropriate, generally every day or every two days, the method of replacement should be correct, the roses should be taken out of the container first, then the water and preservative should be poured out, and then the container should be cleaned, and then the water and preservative should be re-added according to the above steps, and then the roses should be put back into the container.
The above is the secret of the preservation of roses, do you know? If you follow these methods, your roses can stay fresh for longer, making your love, friendship, and respect more lasting and beautiful. Of course, these methods can also be used for other flowers, you can try them out, or share them with your friends and family so that they can enjoy the charm of flowers as well. I hope you enjoyed this article, if you have any questions or suggestions, please leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for reading and have a great day!