I was told that if I put an aspirin in a vase of fresh cut flowers, it will preserve them longer. Is this true and if so, what does the aspirin do to the flowers? How often should I change the water in the vase because I do not know how to preserve roses but I want to save these!! If anyone knows what I'm talking about, please let me know!
2006-11-10 04:03:33 · 4 answers · asked by frakmomma04 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
drop one or two non-coated aspirin in the water first. Cut the stems at a slant, and then place the flowers in the water. Don't know how it works, but it will sometimes keep them fresh looking for up to 2 weeks. If the water starts turning a green color, empty and start over.
2006-11-10 04:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The acidic nature of the aspirin is theory to extend the acidity interior the water which keeps the flowers sparkling longer. commercial decrease flower preservatives oftentimes incorporate sucrose, an acid, and a biocide. Aspirin could desire to probably act in the two of the latter 2 capacities. Salicylic acid inhibits ethylene biosynthesis (aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid). Ethylene a great deal shortens the life of decrease flowers, enormously carnations, so as that could desire to be a proof as properly. I additionally heard only a splash of gelatin works additionally. It has rather a lot an identical effect because of the fact the sugar i could wager. wish this permits.
2016-12-28 18:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by guillotte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom always put half a crushed aspirin in the flower vase and it seemed to work. How, I do not know.
2006-11-10 04:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep and change the water every few days
2006-11-10 04:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Texas T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋