الثلاثاء، 27 يناير 2015

Techniques For Preserving Flowers Forever

By Janine Hughes


A freshly cut flower regardless of its nature seems to also appeal to the naked eye for all people. There is a drawback to its life and this is the fact that it cannot last for long as one would prefer it to last. This is based on the fact that given there are not in the soil they are not receiving any nutrients that would sustain them to maintain their stature. There have been numerous methods adapted to preserving flowers forever.

Adding a table spoon of sugar to slightly warm water is a method that has been adopted in recent years. However, there are some flowers which do well in cold water such as tulips and daffodils so the idea of Luke-warm water is not applicable to all. The sugar added to the water provides the flowers with energy to sustain their stature for a longer period of time. Floral preservative is also another form of ensuring the flora have a longer life span.

Pressing is a technique that has been used for a long time now. This is a method that involves drying of the plants for about seven days. The flower parts are then put in frames. The experts are free to use their skills to display them as they desire.

Other ways of prolonging the fresh cut plant parts in the vase include adding an aspirin to the water and according to most florists adding mouthwash, bicarbonate and spraying them will prolong their lifespan. In addition to keeping the plants, this usually prevents the formation any fungus or bacteria that might harm a flower.

The concept of preserving flowerings is considered to have begun in the olden days. However, most of these methods were based on drying a flower. The drying of a flower helped in preserving their look and maintaining their attractiveness to the naked eye.

There are a number of ways that can be used in drying plants so as to preserve them. One of the most common ways is hanging the plants upside down when they are in bunches. Tying them at the base usually helps during the process. They should be placed in a warm and dry area to lose their moisture slowly and away from direct sunlight.

There are given chemical compounds that can be used to enhance the drying process, glycerin is one of the chemical compounds applied. However, one of the greatest drawbacks of using this is that it works better on particular flower types only

Desiccant is also a great method of drying the flower parts and preserving them. By using desiccants, the flower parts dry up in an even manner and maintain their looks for a long period of time. In addition to this, the plants will be able to maintain their shape. Pressing method is associated with the olden days as it has been there for a long time. It was popular during that period as it was applied in preparing for auspicious occasions. The dried up floral parts if placed in a particular pattern present an image of elegance.




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