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A couple drops of chlorine bleach in a vase of water will inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungus and might keep cut flowers fresh a few days longer.
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How much bleach is healthy for a flower?
none. bleach will damage living flowers. if you add a teaspoon to a vase with cut flowers it will kill the bacteria in the water there by prolonking cut flowers shelf life
How does bleach affect the growth of plants and flowers?
Bleach kills the flower or plant you pour it on because it is so strong. IT EF
Does bleach affect the growth of sunflower plants?
it mutates the flowers and this event will lead to a mutiny in your garden. please do not feed sunflowers bleach
Does bleach prolong the life of flowers?
The bleach helps keep the water bacteria-free. Just add a little amount of bleach and sugar to some fresh water to prolong the life of the plants.
Is there a certain ratio required for a mixture of bleach lemon juice and sugar for cut flowers Why?
Bleach and lemon juice don't help. It's an internet hoax.
Will chlorine bleach kill flowers?
yes it will. it will burn right through the roots and suffocate the plant
Name something you love to smell but would not want to taste?
Flowers perfume candles campfire markers bleach gasoline
Is chlorine good for flowers?
Seems to be, I was looking at recipes for "flower food" and they all include using a little bleach, perhaps to help sterilize the water. Flowers do best in a bacteria-free environment!
What is the effect of bleach on a cut flower?
if you add a drop of bleach to the water in which you place freshly cut flowers along with a bit of sugar they will last longer as the bleach will kill the bacteria in the water and the sugar sustain the flower for a bit.
How does bleach kill flowers?
Bleach is generally a solution of Sodium Hypochlorite, (HClO) - which is a base. The solution is corrosive, and breaks down the tissue of the plants roots, which will cause the plant to be cut off from its source of water and nutrients.
What substance can be used to arrest decay of stems of cut flowers?
a combination of 1 T each alum, sugar, and bleach to 1 gallon of water.
What substances can be used to arrest decay of stems of cut flowers?
a combination of 1 T each alum, sugar, and bleach to 1 gallon of water.
