How to prolong roses in water. Spring protection of garden plants from pests and diseases

Despite the popularity of the popular nickname "bottle palm", it is very difficult to confuse the genuine bottle palm gioforba with its relatives. A real room giant and enough rare plant, gioforba is one of the most elite palm trees. She became famous not only for her special, bottle-like barrel, but also for her very difficult character. Caring for gioforba is no more difficult than for ordinary indoor palms... But the conditions will have to be selected.

Surely, many of you have met this plant, at least as a component of some cosmetic or food products. It is “disguised” under different names: “ziziphus”, “unabi”, “jujuba”, “Chinese date”, but all this is one and the same plant. This is the name of a culture that has long been cultivated in China, moreover, it was grown as a healing one. From China, it was brought to the Mediterranean countries, and from there ziziphus began to slowly spread throughout the world.

May troubles in decorative garden always associated with the need to use every free minute as productively as possible. This month, flower seedlings are planted and seasonal decoration begins. But you should not forget about shrubs, vines, or trees. Due to imbalance lunar calendar this month since ornamental plants work best in early and mid-May. But the weather does not always allow you to follow the recommendations.

Why do people move out of town and buy summer cottages? For a variety of reasons, of course, including practical and material ones. But the main idea is still to be closer to nature. The long-awaited summer cottage season has already begun, we will have a lot of work in the garden and vegetable garden. With this material, we want to remind you and ourselves - in order for work to be a joy, you must not forget to rest. And what could be better than rest on fresh air? Just rest in a well-equipped corner of your own garden.

May brings not only the long-awaited warmth, but no less long-awaited opportunities to plant even heat-loving plants in the beds. In this month, seedlings begin to be transferred to the soil, and crops reach their peak. For planting and new crops, it is important not to forget about other important chores. Indeed, not only the beds need enhanced care, but also the plants in greenhouses, and the seedlings, which this month are being actively hardened. It is important to form plants on time.

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Thyme or thyme? Or maybe thyme or Bogorodskaya grass? How is it correct? And right in every way, because under these names one and the same plant, more precisely, one genus of plants from the Lamb family, "passes". There are many other popular names associated with the amazing property of this shrub to emit a large amount of aromatic substances. Growing thyme and using it in garden design and cooking will be discussed in this article.

Favorite Saintpaulias have not only a special appearance, but also a very specific character. The cultivation of this plant bears little resemblance to the classic care of indoor crops. And even relatives of the Uzambar violets from among the Gesnerievs require a slightly different approach. Irrigation is often called the "weirdest" point of care for violets that prefer non-standard watering classical method... But the approach will also have to be changed in fertilizing.

Savoy cabbage gratin is a vegetarian recipe for a delicious and healthy meat-free dish that can be cooked during fasting as it does not use animal products. Savoy cabbage is a close relative of white cabbage, but it surpasses its "relative" in taste, so dishes with this vegetable always turn out to be successful. If for some reason you do not like soy milk, then replace it with plain water.

At present, thanks to breeders, more than 2000 varieties of large-fruited garden strawberries have been created. The very one that we habitually call "strawberries". Garden strawberry arose as a result of hybridization of Chilean and Virginia strawberries. Every year breeders never tire of surprising us with new varieties of this berry. The selection is aimed at obtaining not only fruitful, disease and pest resistant varieties, but also having high taste and transportability.

Useful, hardy, unpretentious and easy to grow marigolds are irreplaceable. These summers have long since moved from city flower beds and classical flower beds to original compositions, decorated the beds and potted gardens. Marigolds with their easily recognizable yellow-orange-brown colors and even more inimitable aromas are today able to pleasantly surprise with their diversity. Firstly, there are both tall and miniature plants among marigolds.

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Roses are the most beautiful and desirable gift for every woman, they delight and inspire with their royal beauty and magnificent exquisite scent. And in order to admire and enjoy their charm for a long time, each owner of a bouquet of these graceful flowers faces the question: "How to keep roses in a vase longer?"

At proper care they can please the eye for up to two to three weeks.

But in order for the flowers to last longer, you should choose high-quality, freshly cut buds. Some sellers disguise and hide product imperfections.

The freshness of a bouquet is determined by the following features:

The base of the bud must be firm. If the flower has opened completely, and when you press the bud, you feel its softness, then this indicates its staleness. In a fresh rose, the petals adhere tightly to each other.
The sepal leaves of a fresh plant should be dark ‒ green in color and point upwards. If they have a yellow or brown tint, a fading appearance, or the seller has cut off the leaves, then such a flower is not worth buying.
The stem of the rose should be firm, firm and thick. The thin trunk at the base of the bud is weak and the rose can quickly wither. The length of the stem does not matter in this case.
The petals should be free of holes, spots, brown borders and other damage. Sellers mask stale plants and defects by applying special glitters or phyto-paint to them.
When buying flowers, it is better to ask the seller to compose the composition in the presence of the buyer. In ready-made bouquets under decor and paper, it is easy to hide all the flaws, quality and dubious freshness of the plant.

Note that the rose loves cool temperatures and moderate humidity. Under such conditions, it will remain fresh for a long time, will not lose its beautiful appearance and amazing delicate aroma.

it is immersed and left for two or three hours in cool water;
the stems are cut at an angle of at least 45;
wrapped in parchment paper or foil, and placed in the refrigerator.

It is not worth worrying that plants without moisture in the refrigerator can wither. Florists who grow flowers for sale use this preservation method. Cutting the buds and wrapping them in foil, they put them in cool place(refrigerator, basement, cellar), where plants can be perfectly preserved for several days.

Cut roses are the most popular flowers used by florists when creating bouquets. In addition, the rose looks harmonious without any special decoration. Fresh flowers rarely appear in our apartments, so we want to keep roses longer. There are techniques and rules that allow a cut bouquet to last longer than a week. And when wilting, you can carry out reanimation measures.

You can keep fresh roses in a vase for three weeks or even longer. There are many factors that affect durability. Subject to the conditions and high quality flowers, a bouquet in a vase of water will stand in its original form longer than usual.

Stage one processing of stems

You can save roses for a long time only after preliminary processing. If the brought bouquet is simply put in water, then it will not please the eye for more than a week. Keeping it at home in a vase of water isn't as difficult as it might seem.

In the beginning, be careful about the colors themselves. Qualitative fresh flowers cost longer. The freshness of the cut stems is indicated by the greenery under the buds. Fresh flowers are distinguished by a tight fit of green leaves under the buds. The cut ones have long been characterized by wilted greens drooping down.

It is advisable to prepare fresh rose stems. When buying in the cold season, do not rush to put the bouquet in a vase in a warm room. A gradual change in temperature is recommended, a sharp drop has a detrimental effect on the plant. Hold the bouquet a little in a cool room, then bring it into the apartment and leave it to get used to warm air... After that, it is necessary to remove the wrapper and other decorative elements from the bouquet.

Collect room temperature water in a bucket and lower the stems. It is not recommended to soak the plant in the bathroom, as water can get deep into the flower, causing rotting over time.

A couple of hours is enough to saturate the stems with moisture. Then proceed to pre-processing. Pick up a sharp knife, put it in a bucket of water and stems and carefully cut each one under acute angle... It is recommended to split the tips slightly. Treated stems will absorb water better, allowing flowers to last longer. If you cut the end straight, then enough moisture will not flow to the stems set to the bottom, accelerating the wilt process.

The part of the stem that will be in the water must be cut from thorns and leaves. This is done in order to prevent early decay. Therefore, you should not pick up tall vases, so that it would be necessary to remove leaves from no more than 2/3 of the flower height.

If the bouquet was purchased as a gift for a celebration that will take place in a day or two, then it is necessary to properly cut the stems at an angle and leave for several hours in the room. It is recommended to store the gift in the refrigerator. Cold air inhibits metabolic processes occurring actively in roses when room temperature.

Stage 2 choice of location

Favorable conditions along with preparation prolongs the attractiveness of the flowers in the vase. To save roses, create optimal conditions... Basic Rules:

Move the vase away from direct sunlight. It is recommended to choose a room with cool air.
Pick up ceramic vases. The dense material protects the stems from sunlight.
Eliminate temperature extremes and drafts.
The speed of wilting is influenced by the proximity to fruits or flowers of a different variety.
Roses do not tolerate tobacco smoke and exhaust fumes. A room with clean fresh air is optimal.
Place the bouquet away from heating and heating appliances.

Stage 3 water preparation

When the stems are cut, the location is selected, proceed with the preparation of the water. It is recommended to pre-settle the water. Give preference to filtered, thawed, boiled or distilled. Water quality plays an important role.

The water temperature depends on the season. On hot summer days, place the flowers in cool or cold water; in winter, give preference to liquids at room temperature. Before filling the vase, be sure to rinse the inside well so that there are no traces of previous flowers, otherwise the roses will quickly fade.

Add products to the water that will additionally nourish the roses, improving natural processes. Some folk recipes flower feeding that will help keep cut roses in the vase longer:

Sugar and vinegar effective means feeding. Add to 1 liter. water 30 g sugar, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vinegar. Pour into a vase. The solution reduces the rate of reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
With the help of aspirin, roses can be extended. The method is widespread, used by many housewives. For 1 liter. water requires 1 tablet of acetylsalicylic acid. Medicine can kill existing microorganisms in the water, and also prevent the development of new ones for a while.
Borax, alum, lemon acid... A small pinch of the product is required per liter of water.
Solid silver or alcohol decontaminates water.

The above remedies are easy to use at home. Experienced florists use aggressive means against flowers that are grown using chemical fertilizers. A pinch of bleach for washing clothes is added to a vase with flowers brought from abroad. Often upon purchase lush bouquet in a large flower shop the seller offers specialized products. Such funds are good because they are easy to use, and their effectiveness is guaranteed.

Shock therapy for wilting roses

It is possible to keep the roses fresh for several weeks, however, if the flowers begin to fade, apply the shock method that will prolong the attractiveness of the bouquet longer. A mixture of ammonia and a small amount of regular alcohol. Pre-place the bouquet in the bathroom with cold water at night. If you put flowers in a bucket with ice water wrap the top tightly with paper. In the morning, cut off the ends at an angle, all leaves and thorns.

Boiling water allows you to recover strongly withered plants... Remove all thorns and leaves from the stems. Cut the end off at a tight, sharp angle. Pour enough water into the container to hide the cut. The buds won't tolerate hot steam, so cover them with a towel. Excessive evaporation must be prevented by covering the crockery.

Varieties with thin stems need about 30 seconds, thick ones immerse in boiling water for a minute. The tip of the stem will burn and darken under the influence of high temperature. Remove the damaged part at an angle and place in cold water for an hour.

Withered plants can be dried and made into a herbarium, so you can preserve the bouquet dear to your heart.

It's great when cut roses in a bouquet delight us for a long time with a fresh scent and beautiful view, this is their main value. But put in plain water they quickly deteriorate from the tap, and then they have to be thrown away. What to do in order to prolong the life of already cut flowers?

There are several ways to do this, but first of all, the brought flowers must be cut off again, cutting off the ends of the stems obliquely - the larger the cut area, the more moisture and nutrients the flower can absorb. From the bottom you need to make an incision 2-3 cm long, this will also increase the area of "nourishment", in addition, a fresh cut absorbs moisture better than a coarse and half-dried cut.

Now check the freshness of the flowers by sepals. In fresh roses, they are dense and pressed to the bud. If they sank and become soft, this indicates that the flowers were cut for a long time, and without additional measures they will not stand for a long time.

The leaves are removed from the lower parts of the stems, they will still deteriorate, spoil the water and the appearance of flowers. The water should be at room temperature and separated. Cold water It is not worth pouring from the tap into a vase - such a liquid will only harm the flowers.

A vase for roses should be voluminous and stable, with a wide neck, firm and heavy bottom, so that there is enough water and air for all flowers. The stems are immersed in water for a third of the length. It is best to use an opaque container, because there is too much light in a crystal vase, or in a vase made of light glass, bacteria grow there faster.

It is better to put a vase of flowers in a cool place so that the direct rays of the sun do not fall on it. Drafts are also harmful to roses, especially in the cold season. If there are other plants in the bouquet, they need to be separated, the queen of flowers does not like neighbors, and does not want to be in the same vase with them for a long time, and will fade in protest.

Sometimes roses are placed in a cold water bath to prolong their freshness. But, firstly, it is not very beautiful, because flowers should decorate the room, secondly, the bath will be needed for other purposes, and thirdly, the procedure is suitable only for dark varieties. Have light colors buds may darken from it. In order for the flowers to be saturated with water, they can really be placed in the bath, but not completely, but so that the buds do not get wet and do not deteriorate from water.

Sometimes roses are bought in order to present them the next day, or even every other day. In this case, you need to cut the stems, put them in water for 2 hours, then wrap them in paper or film and put them in the refrigerator, but of course not in the freezer. In the refrigerator, they will retain their original appearance for 2-3 days even without water.

The water must be changed every day, it must always be fresh, and the vase must also be washed out, in a clean container the water will not deteriorate too quickly. At the same time, the cuts that have had time to coarse and deteriorate are also updated.

In a hot and stuffy room, the buds should be sprayed with settled water from a spray bottle. Experts advise sprinkling flowers with thawed water - first they put it in the freezer, freeze it, and then melt it. Such water is called structured, it is more useful for all flowers, including roses.

Rose is a delicate and capricious flower. She will not be able to stay fresh for long in a smoky room with big amount tobacco smoke and other air pollutants. Rose does not like the neighborhood gas stove, fruit, chemicals emitting strong odors. A place next to an air conditioner in summer or a heater in winter will also not like a flower, the air temperature should be moderately warm.

What to add to rose water?

On sale you can see special preservatives for cut flowers, they are purchased by florists, thrifty housewives, organizers of events and holidays, and just women who are often given flowers. Preservatives are added to the water, flowers are placed, and admired for a few days longer.

If there are no preservatives nearby, you can use folk remedies such as simple aspirin. One tablet per medium-sized vase is enough for the roses to last a little longer.

Another remedy for the preservation of flowers is liquid detergents containing disinfectants. The water is cleared of harmful microorganisms that attack roses. If detergents can harm flowers, then silver disinfects water without causing them any harm. And a few charcoal or 2-3 tablets of activated carbon will also become additional feeding.

Roses need to be fed with sugar - 3 tsp per liter of water. granulated sugar, or 3 pieces of refined sugar. However, sweet water is a breeding ground for microorganisms, which multiply and begin to destroy flowers.

Reviving wilted roses

Roses that have already begun to wilt can be revived a little - wrap the buds in paper bags, and lower the stems in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. The procedure will destroy bacteria that have managed to appear in the stems, and the flowers will come to life for a short time.

To revive the flowers, you can pour 1 drop of ammonia into the water, or 3-4 drops lemon juice... Instead of juice, you can take a little citric acid.

Roses and "shock therapy" revive, the flowers are almost completely placed in a bucket of cold water at a temperature of 10-12 degrees, only the buds should remain at the top, covered with a film on top, and placed in a dark room. If freshness does not return, add 2 drops of ammonia to the water.

All of these methods are used by growers and flower sellers, they claim that with the right approach, cut roses can keep fresh for 1 month.

The splendor of cut flowers, alas, lasts for several days. Knowing how to preserve roses, you can extend the life of a bouquet or a single bud in a vase up to 2-3 weeks. You need to take care of the beauty and freshness of flowers at the time of purchase or creation floristic composition with my own hands spending a little time preparing water and pruning the stems.

We buy bouquets of flowers or receive them as a gift. Roses have long symbolized love, passion, gratitude. In cut form, they are considered "long-livers", they endure transportation steadily. But if you buy roses that are not the first freshness, the surprise may be ruined.

Attention should be paid to the leaves and petals of the corolla. Better to buy half-open roses, firmly "sitting" at the ends of the stems. Fully closed buds will not have enough strength to show the flower in all its glory, and the blossoming buds will fade faster. The leaves of a fresh, healthy rose are shiny, dark green. There may be red and bronze shades characteristic of the variety.

Spraying, elastic bands, "skirts" around the buds often mask staleness or other signs of poor quality flowers, although such bouquets of roses are more expensive.

Brown and black dots, brown or gray spots on leaves and petals indicate diseases. With the permission of the seller, it is easy to squeeze the lower part of the flower with a large and forefinger... If the shape of the rose does not change, then it is fresh.

It is helpful to look at the stems and the water in which the flowers are kept. Darkened sections, a cloudy liquid in the flowerpot indicate a long and improper storage of roses in the store. If they stand in the sun or close to heat sources in the room, they open up and wither faster. Another mistake is placing the flower department next to the vegetable department.

Several ways to save cut roses

To significantly extend the life of flowers, you need to ensure the flow of water through the conductive tissues of the stem and coolness at night. Many people are familiar with the situation when cut roses have already been purchased in the store, and donation is scheduled for the next day. In this case, the bath is filled with cool water and the stems with leaves and flowers are completely immersed in it.

Ways to keep roses in a vase longer:

Choose a container for the bouquet, smooth on the inside, quite spacious so that there are no conditions for rotting of densely standing stems, crumpled leaves.
They break off thorns that can injure the delicate skin on the stem and open the "gate" for microbes.
Cut off lower leaves, taking food from flowers, rotting in water.
Update kitchen knife cut at the bottom of the stem, make it oblique, longer than 3 cm to increase the suction area. It is better to do it in water or under a stream from a tap to remove germs and prevent air from entering.
The best conditions for preserving a bouquet of roses: 18–20 ° C indoors, no direct sunlight and no dry heat coming from the battery.
At night, the flowers are taken out to a cooler room (if possible).
The water is changed daily or once every two days.
The stems of roses are immersed in liquid for ½ the length.
Refresh the cut with every water change.

Scissors are not used because they squeeze the tissue, which leads to blockage of the conducting cells. Splitting the stems is an outdated method.

Sugar, aspirin tablets, or industrial preservatives for cut flowers can help extend the life of a bouquet of roses. The latter slows down the development of putrefaction bacteria that contribute to premature wilting. The names of the imported preservatives are Floralife and Chrysal.

There are folk remedies for keeping flowers fresh. Dissolve in warm water half an aspirin tablet (cheap acetylsalicylic acid, not a heart drug). Add 1-2 tsp. sugar per 1 liter of liquid. At each water change, the ingredients are reintroduced. With the help of acetylsalicylic acid and sugar, you can keep the bouquet for up to 25 days.

Resuscitation for wilted flowers

Turgor in the cells of rose petals is quickly restored in hot water. It disinfects the cut, "pierces" the channels filled with air. This will allow the stem to absorb water again unhindered. A rose with a short "stem" and several leaves comes to life before our eyes.

First you need to refresh the cut, then put the flowers in water heated to 60–70 ° C, but not boiled. Add 1-2 tsp. sugar per 1 liter. Florists recommend placing the flowers in hot water for 1 minute. However, practical experience suggests that roses tolerate the procedure painlessly and stand until the liquid cools down.

Florists used to say that "reanimation" briefly refreshes the bouquet. Modern rose hybrids respond well to hot water, they are able to delight with their appearance for a long time. In the following days after the first "revival", you can repeat the procedure.

You can judge the freshness of a rose by its aroma: the stronger it is, the less time passed from cutting the bud to its sale. This rule does not apply to some modern hybrids that are initially odorless. Ancient varieties of fragrant roses delight in the flower bed, in a cut form they will fade faster. You have to make a choice: a magical aroma or a longer life for the bouquet.

Cut flowers will last longer if properly handled until donated.

If it is not possible to keep roses in a vase, then they are sprayed with clean cool water.
It is recommended to wrap the ends of the stems with a damp cloth or paper towel(the upper part of the bouquet is not covered).
In winter, flowers are wrapped in several layers of paper to protect them from frost.
The bouquet is carried with the stems up.

Roses are “individualists” and do not tolerate scents of other colors.

Very popular, ancient and eternally young flowers symbolize beauty, sincere love. A bouquet of white roses is presented as a symbol of purity and fidelity. Red roses represent passionate love, pink - romantic love, burgundy - worship of beauty, yellow - the joy of communication, friendly feelings.

Red rose in a glass of water and delightful bridal bouquet save using the same techniques. It is important not to leave the stems tightly tied, renew the cuts daily and change the water in the vase. You can nourish your flowers by adding sugar and aspirin to the water. Hot water"Reanimates" already drooping roses, they will look fresh again.