depends what kind of flower xD
depends what kind of flower xD
Chemicals with high pH, such as baking soda and ammonia, can also affect the color of flower petals. These chemicals can change the pH of the flower's cellular sap, causing a shift in color due to the alteration of pigment molecules.
Ammonia increases the pH of the solution around the flower, which can alter the structure of the pigment molecules in the flower petals. This change in structure can affect the way the pigment molecules interact with light, leading to a shift in the flower's color.
flower colour changes with pH
Yes, shoe flower (hibiscus) is a natural indicator due to the pigments present in its petals. The petals can change color based on the pH of the solution it is in, making it a useful tool for pH testing in certain applications.
Butterfly pea changes color due to a natural pigment called anthocyanin, which reacts to changes in pH levels. When the pH is acidic, the flower appears blue, but when the pH is alkaline, it turns purple.
It can. This is best illustrated by the hydrangea's flowers which are pink in alkaline soils and blue in acid soils.
Well, if the soil is acidic then the flower would turn and pink/red colour. if the soil had alkali then the colour would change to blue. Gardeners use this to make Hydrangeas change colour. other colours are possible to make, it all determines the Ph of the soil.
AnswerAmmonia diffuses readily through air and water, and since the petals of flowers are usually permeable to air and water, one can hypothesize that the ammonia can diffuse into the flower. Since ammonia is a base, its chemical pH reaction with the flower pigments could potentially cause flower color changes.
Flowers themselves are not inherently classified as basic or acidic; rather, their pH levels can vary depending on the species and the soil in which they grow. Generally, most flowers thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil, with pH levels around 6 to 7. However, certain plants may prefer more acidic or alkaline conditions. To determine the pH of a specific flower, one would need to test the soil or plant tissues directly.
The key variable in changing the color of a flower is usually the presence or absence of specific pigments, such as anthocyanins or carotenoids, in the petals. These pigments interact with environmental factors like pH, sunlight, and nutrient availability to produce a range of colors in flowers. Manipulating these factors can alter the color of a flower.
Agapanthus colour is normally genetically determined, as such a white flower cannot turn blue. This does happen with flowers such as Hydrangea, where a blue or white flower can be turned pink - this is a result of the pH or acidity level of the soil