Catkins, i.e. flowers of a blooming willow, are undoubtedly one of the most charming and long-awaited symbols of spring. Their fluffy, silver-colored kittens are so pleasing to the eye that many people want to take them home. Unfortunately, when kept in a vase, they quickly lose their beauty and fade away. Fortunately, with a simple trick you can make them delight much longer.
How to fix the base? The most important moment is after the purchase
During this period, many holiday tables are decorated with a vase of catkins previously purchased at the market or in a flower shop. Unfortunately, due to a common mistake, the cute twigs quickly lose their beauty and lose their kittens. What to do to prevent this from happening? What is most important is the moment when we bring them home. In such a situation, the first thing many people do is pour tap water into a vase and then put catkins in it. Although such an action seems logical, it does nothing but harm them. So what to do?
How to fix the base? How to fix the base? Photo Marzena Hmielewicz / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Does catkins stay in water? Don’t make this mistake
After purchasing cut flowers, we usually put them in a vase with water and add something to extend their life. Meanwhile, it turns out that things are different with catkins. If you want to enjoy your fluffy balls as long as possible, absolutely do not keep them in water. Combined with the warmth in your apartment, you will make them bloom really quickly, because you will create the perfect conditions for them.
Can catkins be dried? A simple trick to extend their durability
So how to store catkins at home so that they will please the eye for a long time? You don’t really need to do anything. Just place them in an empty vase and place them on the table. Due to lack of moisture, the twigs will wither, so they will remain unchanged for a really long time. This simple trick will give you a beautiful decoration even for the entire room.
Source: Gazeta
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