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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.
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What is the difference between spritesierra mist and 7up?
jebus is 7up and not spritesierra mist
Why are flowers cut diagonaly?
This is to expose a larger cut area to the water in which they will be placed.
Will 7up rust a nail?
Well I did and experiment for 30 days with 7up and an iron nail and it did not rust.
Which cleans a penny faster Pepsi or 7up?
Pepsi because it is more acidic than 7up.
Why does soft soap kill cut flowers?
There are chemicals in soap that can harm not just flowers but animals too. Flowers need soil, water, sunlight, and air to live. Not BATHS from soap. It WILL kill the flower. It will kill the flower whether it is cut or not.
Does 7up prolong the life of cut flowers?
Yes. The lemon/lime juice in 7UP reduces the pH level in the water, and the sugar in 7UP provides nutrients for the cut flowers. Basically, any lemon/lime soda will do the trick. It doesn't matter if the soda is fresh or flat since carbonation is not a factor.
What are cut flowers?
flowers... that have been cut...
What is more romantic cut flowers or potted flowers?
cut.
How do you say cut flowers in French?
cut flowers. fleurs coupées
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.
Does sprite help flowers?
yes it does. flower preservatives supplied with cut flowers contain sugar, an acidifier and gemicide. Sprite has sugar which flowers use to feed on and citric acid which works as an acidifier. you can also try to use 7up or a drink like that, but don't get the sugarless or diet ones! you can also try to use table sugar and lemon juice, but don't overdose them, two tablespoons of each is enough =)
How does detergent influence cut flowers?
it kills bacteria in the water prolonging the life of cut flowers
Are cut flowers a live?
Cut flowers will live for quite some time if you care for them properly.
Density of 7up?
Density of 7up is just over 1 diet 7up is under one
What part of speech is cut in Hot water is a good reviver of cut flowers?
Cut is an adjective in that sentence. It describes the noun flowers.
How do you keep apple slices from turning brown in a lunch bag?
After you cut them soak them in 7up or sprite for only a couple seconds
When to cut gladiolas?
For cut flowers cut them when the first floret opens.
