Add a pinch of salt in which the flowers are placed. This works by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria. Another method is the use of liquid chlorine bleach. This also disinfects the water and keeps it sweet -smelling. In addition, it has definite beneficial effects on certain flowers. It tends , for instance, to intensify the colour of orchids and chrysanthemums and prevents fading when asters are placed in plain water. Also, while roses in plain water open rapidly and begin to drop their petals, roses in liquid chlorine-bleach solution remain in bud much longer. Make the solution by thoroughly mixing 1 teaspoon of the bleach in each gallon of cold water. Then pour into the vases.
Add a pinch of salt in which the flowers are placed. This works by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria. Another method is the use of liquid chlorine bleach. This also disinfects the water and keeps it sweet -smelling. In addition, it has definite beneficial effects on certain flowers. It tends , for instance, to intensify the colour of orchids and chrysanthemums and prevents fading when asters are placed in plain water. Also, while roses in plain water open rapidly and begin to drop their petals, roses in liquid chlorine-bleach solution remain in bud much longer. Make the solution by thoroughly mixing 1 teaspoon of the bleach in each gallon of cold water. Then pour into the vases.
