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Sugar contains glucose, so the plant can use it as a substitute for the glucose it would normally produce through photosynthesis.
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Whamt can help flowers stay alive?
if u cut the steam slanted it keeps it alive longer
Why are flowers kept in water after they are cut?
It is believed that cutting the stems of flowers under water prevents air from getting into the stems which would inhibit the stem's ability to absorb water.
Can you use vinegar to prolong the life of a flower?
Yes, vinegar can be used to prolong the life of a cut flower. Sugar, copper pennies, and aspirin can also be added to the water to help prolong the life of a cut flower. Sugar is the best treatment.
How do we keep roses fresh?
You can use aspirin, a penny, hairspray, bleach, or the florist packet that comes with flowers to keep cut flowers fresh. They all work pretty well. Also, using mouthwash works great. My class did a test on this and putting protein powder and toothpaste doesn't work at all.
What can leghten the life of cut flowers?
A great way to lengthen the life of cut flowers is to cut the stem each day very little and refresh the water everyday! You can also read more about care of plants at our website here: http://www.scottsflowersnyc.com
Do you put a teaspoon of sugar or more in water to keep cut flowers fresh?
You put a teaspoon of sugar in the vase of flowers with the water to keep the flowers fresh
Does sprite keep cut flowers alive longer?
i'll let you know later. your horny
Can you keep cut flowers alive longer in something other than water?
i think it should not survive
Does caffeine keep cut flowers alive longer?
no use the little packets of food they give you with your flowers dont throw it away. it works and its expensive
How does suger affect cut flowers?
It is believed that adding sugar to the water for cut flowers provides the flowers with a food source since the flowers have been literally "cut off" from their food supply.
Suggest a Preservatives to keep flowers fresh for a long time?
if you put lemonade in the vase instead of water it gives the flowers more energy and sugar so they can do the process photosynthesis more and stay alive for longer.Bleachsaltbaking sodacoinhair spraysodasugarvinegarlemon juiceflower foodplain water
Does it help cut flowers to add sugar to the water?
yes
Does mixing sugar into cut flowers water affect how long it will live?
No, because flowers also grow faster from scrap,food or sugar
Does adding sugar help cut flowers stay fresher?
No, that technique is a myth.
What does 7-up do to cut flowers?
Adding 7-Up to the water in a vase of cut flowers is said to prolong the life of cut flowers. The lemon/lime juice in 7-Up lowers the pH level in the water, and cut flowers like a lower pH. Next, the sugar in 7-Up provides a food source for the cut flowers.
What are the name of three flowers that do not keep well when cut?
anemones
What are the supplies needed to do the project does sugar prolong the life of cut flowers?
you hav e to get
