Last updated on October 23rd, 2023 at 08:49 pm
Roses are beautiful flowers that are always very appreciated by the people who receive them as gifts and this type of attention is not reserved only for Valentine’s Day for the luckiest among us. But to keep this majestic queen of flowers beautiful and fragrant for as long as possible, it’s best to give her a little help and for that, there are a whole bunch of tricks more or less true. Most of the time, it is a matter of advising to add some elements to the water of the vase. To sort out the real from the fake, seven of these tips have been tested over a week by the LittleThings website and we give you a summary of what worked well… or not at all.
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1) With the bags that accompany the flowers
These little powder packets contain sugar, acid and bleach. The goal is to reduce pH levels and prevent fungus.
The result after one week:
The roses were still intact, but had lost some of their vigor, giving them a droopy appearance. The water was very cloudy. Score obtained with this method: 7/10.
2) With carbonated water
Carbonated drinks contain oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur and sodium. All these substances are important for plants and their development.
The result after one week:
The roses started to dry out slightly and become slightly droopy. The water got a little cloudy as the days went by. Score using this method: 8/10.
3) Using water with ice added
The ice water removes the air bubbles that form at the stem. Without these air bubbles, the stems can better absorb the water.
The result after one week:
The roses really dried out and took on a nice droopy look. The water stayed pretty clear though. Score using this method: 5/10.
4) With bleach
Bleach prevents the growth of bacteria and keeps the water clear and clean.
The result after one week:
The roses have completely wilted and blackened. Some leaves have started to fall off in earnest. The water, on the other hand, remained quite clean. Score obtained with this method: 2/10.
5) With aspirin
It should be crushed before adding it to the water. In addition to containing calcium, which helps the plant to develop properly, aspirin effectively reduces the pH of the water in the vase.
The result after one week:
The roses dried out after these few days and petals unfortunately started to fall off. On the other hand, the water remained clean. Score obtained with this method: 2/10.
6) With white wine
Theory:
White wine increases the acidity of the water and promotes its absorption within the flowers.
The result after one week:
The roses have really wilted and dried out. On top of that, the water contains a lot of mold! Score obtained with this method: 0/10. This is the worst method presented here…
7) With copper coins
Theory:
Copper is an excellent fungicide and this power allows it to effectively protect flowers from bacteria. In addition, it allows you to use the small pennies that weigh down your wallet.
The result after one week:
Roses after one week – Capture from Little Things video
Even though the roses turned a tiny bit brown in places, they remained quite intact and the water didn’t lose too much clarity. Score obtained with this method: 9/10. This is the best technique presented here… To adopt for your future bouquets 😉