Chrysanthemum bouquets are known for the fact that they stand extremely long without fading. Chrysanthemums are wonderful flowers for home decoration, since they practically do not need special care, and they can stand in a vase for up to a month. They are graceful and beautiful, they go well with almost any interior. There are some tips for those who want to enjoy the flowering of chrysanthemums in their apartment longer.
Instructions
Step 1
Only cut or purchase chrysanthemums that have already blossomed. In water, the buds of these flowers do not bloom, unlike many others, which are better to buy blooming.
Step 2
After you have chosen a vase for chrysanthemums, remove dried or spoiled leaves from the bottom of the stem, and cut off the ends of the stem itself a little, then slightly split or divide into several parts. This will make it easier for the plant to drink water.
Step 3
Chrysanthemums stand best where it is cool. Try to install bouquets with flowers where the air temperature does not exceed 20 degrees Celsius, and it is better to keep it slightly lower. In excessively warm air, chrysanthemums do not bloom for long, quickly wither and die.
Step 4
Change the water every two days. On every other water change, trim the ends of the flower stem slightly. Be careful, as they are easy to accidentally break, the stems of these plants are the weakest and most fragile place. If you follow these conditions, flowers can stand in a vase for even a month.
Step 5
When you notice that the chrysanthemum in the vase is starting to fade, it has wilted and does not look good, try the following. Place the flower in a container of hot water for a few minutes, then place it in cold water for the same amount. After that, cut the stem of the plant and pour water at room temperature into a vase, return the chrysanthemum to it. As a rule, after that, it comes to life and remains for a long time.
Step 6
Do not keep the chrysanthemum where there is a draft, try to keep direct sunlight away from it. Fruit should not stand next to it - this is also harmful to the flower.
Step 7
There are products that can help you extend the lifespan of your cut flowers. Ask the flower shop for something for chrysanthemums - this can also help the flowers last a little longer.
