How to water roses in a box. Caring for a bouquet in a hatbox

#Floristy - How to properly use a floral sponge. #Oasis.
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To begin with, I will tell you a few mistakes of novice florists. How not to do when working with a floral sponge.
1. In no case should you pour water from above onto a dry sponge. Since the top of the oasis will get wet, but inside it will remain dry, and the flowers will not be able to drink water.
2. If you are going to soak the oasis in some kind of container, you do not need to abruptly and completely, pressing down with your hand, lower it into the water. Then he, too, will not be soaked properly. You will again get a spoiled oasis. Since if you try to soak such an oasis with water again, nothing will come of it.
3.If you need to soak a large amount of floral sponge(oasis). You do not need to immediately put several bricks on top of each other in a container of water. It is better to fill several containers with water and soak the floral sponge (Oasis) one at a time. Or fill a large container around the circumference and soak how many pieces at the same time.

Now I will tell you how to use the floral sponge or #floristic foam (Oasis) correctly. Everyone calls this material differently.
1. To soak the Oasis with water, the best option will be - to fill any container with water, which will be larger in size than our piece. If you need a small piece, cut off a piece with a sharp knife and gently lay it on the surface of the water. We are waiting for him to soak himself, he does not need help.
2. If you use it for compositions in transparent vases or other containers, you must close it by wrapping it with any floral material on top. For example, bark or waterproof colored oilcloth, etc.
3. When working with a frame or microphone, for wedding bouquet, we perform exactly the same action as I wrote earlier.
4. Working with any composition. Not a piece of green oasis should be visible - the work of such florists is considered unprofessional.
5. In any composition, floral foam must be securely fixed.
6. If you are making a composition in a basket, then the floral sponge (Oasis) must be wrapped with oilcloth for packing flowers and secured with adhesive tape. So that the water from the oasis does not flow out.
7 It is not advisable to use used #Oasis. Always use fresh and new.

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Bouquets in hat boxes- the trend of the outgoing year, which will undoubtedly be in demand in the coming 2018. That is why we decided to tell you how flower arrangements are made in hat boxes, what kind of care they require and how long they can stand.

Flowers in a hat box - a sophisticated gift

Flowers in a hatbox are not only unusual and beautiful, but also an incredibly convenient alternative to a regular bouquet. Modern girls love this kind of gifts, are happy to share pictures of a flower hat box in in social networks, causing envy of girlfriends and acquaintances. Hatboxes are also captivating because the flowers in them, thanks to the peculiarities of the arrangement of the composition, can stand much longer than a simple bouquet in a vase. Of course, with proper care.

What does the composition in the hatbox consist of? Directly from the box itself and flowers, as well as a special liner package. The stems of flowers are placed in the bag, after which it is filled with water and tightly tightened. Thus, the box with the package insert plays the role of a vase, very beautiful, stylish and sophisticated. After the flowers wither, the box can be used for other purposes.

How to care for flowers in a hatbox?

Flowers in a hatbox are a rather unpretentious gift. But it also requires some care if you want to enjoy the beauty of flowers for as long as possible.

Plays an important role correct location bouquet. Do not place the box in a draft - the flowers will quickly wither and hang their heads from the cold. You should also beware of direct sunlight, they have a detrimental effect on the state of the bouquet.

Periodically spray the flowers themselves with a spray bottle. Do not overdo it! Water should not accumulate between the petals.

As for the water in the package insert, it is better to replace it after a couple of days. If this does not work, just remove the flowers from the bag and rearrange them in a simple vase. By the way, if your vase is low and compact, then you can hide it in a box.

Roses in a hatbox

The classic flower for a hatbox is the rose. The box emphasizes the elegance of the flowers and completes the composition.

Roses in boxes require special care. When it's time to change the water in the bag insert, add a few ice cubes to it. The water itself should also be settled and, if possible, very cold. Before submerging the stems in water, trim them slightly.

HOW TO WORK WITH OASIS CORRECTLY

Oasis- artificial porous material with capillary properties, well absorbing and retaining moisture for a long time. In everyday life, it is known as a floral sponge, foam, piaflor, floral foam, but we will call this material an oasis, since it is by this name that it is most commonly known. Invented in Denmark (it happened by accident - the material was originally developed for aircraft construction, and not for floristry), the oasis underwent changes: the quality improved, new shapes and colors appeared. However, the main properties of the oasis - to retain moisture and securely hold flowers in compositions - remained unchanged. There are two types of oasis: for fresh flowers and for working with dried flowers or artificial flowers. This book will present each species and "subspecies" of the oasis, the rules for setting colors, fixing the material, and much more.

Technical material - an oasis for cut flowers

The traditional color of the technical oasis, which is used to compose compositions from fresh flowers, is dark green. This makes it invisible under plants in most cases. Nevertheless, a green oasis must be decorated before flowers are placed on it, but a decorative color one is not. Oasis - very lightweight material, but it is able to absorb so much water that it becomes ten times heavier than its original weight. There is only one way to saturate an oasis with moisture - to put it on the surface of the water and let it (as it absorbs) sink into it. In no case should you water a dry oasis from above or press on it for a speedy dive. Such actions will lead to the fact that water will seep only into the outer layers, and the middle of the oasis will remain dry with air cavities, which will make it unsuitable for composition, and such an oasis can only “work” as a float. Secondarily, an oasis for fresh flowers is not recommended. Holes from the stems create voids in it with air, into which, upon repeated use, a cut of the stem can fall. The flower will remain without water and will wither much earlier than the deadline for the composition.

Advice. Oasis is equally easy to cut both dry and wet. However, if you are allergic, it is better to form the base of the composition from a water-soaked oasis so that its smallest particles do not fly apart and you cannot inhale them.

Variety of forms

From a standard brick, you can "carve out" almost any figure. If the composition is to be big size, then several briquettes will be used. Details of a complex "sculptural" composition are fastened together with wooden pins, and during large-scale works, the oasis turns into a metal or plastic mesh or a skeleton of twigs is assembled around it, which will not allow the oasis to fall apart under the weight of flowers. All this structure is carefully decorated, and only then flowers are installed in it. The industry quickly responded to the trend that appeared among florists to model all kinds of forms from an oasis-brick. The production of an oasis for the most traditional and sought-after types of compositions has begun: a Christmas wreath, a heart, a porta bouquet for a small bouquet, hemispheres for small table compositions, and even trailers for garlands. All these forms are already attached to the plastic base, which allows you to do without vases and planters, placing flowers directly on the table or wall.
Such forms of oasis are somewhat more expensive than ordinary briquettes, but they make the job much easier.

Oasis as the basis of the composition

An already moistened oasis is placed in a vase. Depending on the type of container, the basis of the composition is cut out from the oasis with a sharp knife. desired shape and size, for example, for a cone-shaped vase you will need an oasis in the form of a wedge, and for a round one - in the form of a cylinder. In no case should an oasis be pushed into a container, from this the material shrinks and partially loses its properties. It is better to cut a few more pieces from the oasis so that it easily, without forcing, fits into the required volume, thereby creating additional space for water in the vase.

Advice. The oasis of the old standard, drying, changes color. You can re-moisten such an oasis only in boiling water, but this is an exceptional measure, since any oasis is a disposable product.

With the radial technique, the oasis must necessarily rise above the upper edge of the container so that it is possible to place flowers and leaves at an angle, thus covering the edges of the vase. With a parallel setting of the material, the requirements are different: the oasis must be below the edge of the vase.
To prevent extra holes from weakening the structure of the oasis, consider in advance where you want to place the plants. Side processes, as well as spikes and thick parts, are preliminarily removed from each stem. Then be sure to make an oblique cut 2-3 cm long. more area cut, the more freely the plant will be able to absorb water, keeping freshness as long as possible. The stem, cut at a right angle, compacts the oasis below it, destroying its capillary structure, thereby depriving the plants of the necessary moisture.

Methods for attaching an oasis

When using deep vessels, the problem of fixing the oasis disappears by itself. It is simply cut to the size of the container and fits into it. However, the beauty of the oasis is that it can be used to arrange flowers in the most unexpected places, even on flat trays and in openwork baskets.
Wednesday traditional ways oasis mounts - plastic tattoos that are glued to flat surfaces with adhesive tape, and an oasis is already strung on them. If the vase is small and wide, then a piece of oasis in its center is fastened crosswise with a special sticky anchor tape, the ends of which are pressed against the edges of the vase. The anchor has a green color, so it does not catch the eye at all and is just as easy to decorate as the oasis itself.

Advice. A thin food film will not only preserve the freshness of food, but also retain moisture for plants. Wrap a wet oasis in it if you plan to place it in a "leaking" container. Thin, like mica, the film is easily pierced by stems.

There are special containers for the oasis - these are vessels with a round or rectangular inner recess or flat ones with sharp ribs at the bottom, which act as tattoos. These vessels are exceptionally functional, and therefore require obligatory decoration. In baskets, the oasis is fixed with twine. It is thrown across the oasis, and the edges are pulled through the rods and tied. To prevent moisture from seeping through the basket, the bottom and 2/3 of the side walls of the oasis are wrapped in polyethylene.

Tatyana Locrina "Compositions on the oasis"

The most common gift in our country are fresh flowers. Bouquets different sizes and chic baskets - in the store all the flowers look perfect. How do you want to keep such beauty and freshness as long as possible! Alas, not everyone can do it.

How to extend the life of a bouquet at home? Do florists have secrets to make flowers last longer? Is there one general recommendation for all, without exception, living gifts, or does each flower have its own conditions of detention? Is the owner of the gift always to blame for the fact that nothing could be done to make the flowers please longer?

How Professionals Preserve Flowers

It is sad that the joy of receiving a living gift decreases as it loses its freshness and aroma. In order for the bouquet to stand for a long time, you need to start caring for it immediately after it is presented.

Do you want to see the flowers presented to you at home as beautiful as they look in flower shop? This is easy to do, but it is important not to forget that the care of the bouquet should be regular and should not stop even for a day.

What flower sellers do to keep them fresh longer:

1. The water changes in all colors every day.
2. Water is used only settled (one hour is enough for this).
3. To make the buds bloom more slowly - pour cold water 10-16 degrees.
4. To make the flower open faster - just put it in warm water 35-40 degrees.
5. Flower cones (store vases) must be washed every day with chlorine-containing household products.
6. Cut flowers should not be sprayed, because when water gets on the petal (this applies especially to roses), painful transformations begin. If water droplets got deep into the bud, then such a flower will not be able to be preserved for a long time.
7. The previous advice does not apply indoor plants in pots given to you as a gift. You must remember that growing and cut flowers require different care.
8. For flowers, a procedure is useful - spilling, when the leaves of flowers are spilled with water to wash away dust and dirt. This is done very carefully so that water does not fall on the flower heads. To do this, you can cover with plastic wrap.
9. The part of the stem that is in the water is always cleared of leaves and cut only with a sharp knife (you can not use a pruner) and at an angle. The stem needs support so never listen people's councils about cutting at a very sharp angle.

Trimming the stem of flowers is carried out only under water. After cutting it, the end of the stem should be in the water for another half an hour so that there is no air lock in flower capillaries. Why is it dangerous? The plant will quickly wither, as it will not receive water to the upper parts of the stem due to the resulting plug.

Leaves in water cause rotting. The same happens when the water does not change for several days. The water in your vase becomes like a swamp. Putrefactive bacteria begin their destructive work. Even if accepted preventive measures, then save the flowers will not work.

Change the water every day. Don't be lazy! Thanks to this, many roses will be able to stand for more than a month at home and not change at all. If the flowers were bought in a store where real professionals work, you will never have problems.

What are the features of caring for flower baskets

How to care for a flower basket? We will get the answer if we understand how bouquets in baskets differ from simple bouquets. The main difference is that vases are not required for flowers assembled in a composition and placed in original baskets, bowls or dishes.

Elements flower arrangement prepared and mounted on a damp floral sponge(bioflora), which seems completely invisible in the basket. Sellers advise taking a flower basket as a gift because it will stand for a very long time: the flowers will delight the residents of the house for several weeks both in smell and appearance.

What is the care of the flower arrangement:

• You can’t pull the flowers out of the sponge, because if you put them back, then such plants will stop feeding and dry out very quickly.
• Bioflora evaporates moisture and very soon becomes almost dry, which should not be allowed. Keep the sponge damp, check it every other day and pour water on it. In a few minutes required amount water will be absorbed, and you need to drain the excess.
• Water should be settled, as for ordinary bouquets.
• It is useful to shed flowers periodically - to wash off the dust from the leaves, but water should not be allowed to get on the flower heads.

Your flowers will certainly please you for a long time, as they will feel your love, care and will want to thank you.

Flowers in boxes quickly gained popularity, gradually shifting traditional bouquets into the background. Many people love them for their practicality: no vase is needed, care is simple, and Jewelry, sweets and mysterious notes find their rightful place next to the buds. There are several composition options:

1. flowers in a round box;
2. compositions in a rectangular box;
3. bouquet in a square box, in the shape of a heart

Each present requires a special approach to preserve the original freshness of flowers.

Caring for flowers in a hatbox

• Do not expose the gift to sudden changes in temperature. In winter, put the bouquet near an open window so that he "gets used" to warm room. In summer, you should turn on the air conditioner in the car on the way to the holiday, but do not direct the cold stream of air at the flowers.
• Remove dried petals in a timely manner.
• Do not take the buds out of the box. If the stem "saw the light" once, it will wither in a matter of hours. But if, nevertheless, this happened, do not be discouraged, make an oblique cut on the stem and carefully insert it back into the box, only to a different place. No need to try to get into exactly the hole from where you pulled out the flower.
• Flowers don't like fruit. Sweet fruits secrete special microorganisms that adversely affect the health of the petals.

Give a little briefing to the recipient, he or she will be delighted with the present!

How to water flowers in a box

So, you were presented with flowers in a box. How to water a bouquet? Water for them should stand for at least an hour so that the chlorine from the tap evaporates.

Usually, the flowers do not need abundant watering, as you run the risk of "filling the flowers" and ruining the box itself - it's cardboard. If you poured a lot of liquid, in no case should you drain the water that the floral oasis has not absorbed! It is advisable to water only when the oasis is completely dry, as a rule, this happens 4 days after receiving the flowers in the box.

Watering flowers on a sponge (floristic oasis)

The main rule is that the sponge (floristic oasis) should always remain wet. You can check it by touch, slightly pushing with your fingers. Caring for a bouquet will remind you of watering houseplants.

Mentally divide the box into three equal parts, identify two central points and boldly pour water, but in total no more than 70 ml, and only when the sponge is dry.

Attention! Never spray flowers in a box with a spray bottle.