Flowers bring color and freshness to every room. But they often wither too quickly. So that they stay beautiful, you have to maintain them properly. For example, you have to regularly put them in fresh water. But you should also rely on a few home remedies.
Cut flowers: The cut is so important
A sloping cut with a sharp knife or a special scissors ensures that the flowers can better absorb the water.
With woody stems such as roses or lilac, it can help to clap the lower end slightly.
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Two home remedies are enough: so bouquets remain fresh longer
Then add a mixture of sugar and vinegar into the flower water. Sugar gives the flowers of energy, vinegar lowers the pH and inhibits bacteria. This means that the stems of the stems remain free and the flowers can better absorb liquid.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in one liter of lukewarm water.
- So you optimally supply the flowers and keep the water clean. But you have to find the right dosage, because too much of it can harm the flowers.
