Question : Why do you need to cut flowers under running water?
I've seen florists cut flowers under running tap water, but I'm not sure why it's necessary.
- asked by derbyshire
All Answers:
Answer #1
it is best to cut flowers under water (don't think it has to running, sounds to
lazy to get a bucket). if air gets into the xylem vessels they will not function
any more and they won't transport water any more. Same as if you use a pump, if
you trap air in the hose it will become less efficient or stop working. A plants
has many xylem vessels, but the more you keep working the better is the chance
that your flowers stay fresh for longer. For the same reason it can be a good
idea to cut the stems of your flowers a bit shorter after a couple of days.
- answered by eintigerchen
Answer #2
The reason why florists cut flowers under water is to "extend" the vase life of
the flowers. But, that practice is slowly disapearing. Running water won't do
the trick. Most florists don't cut underwater anymore beacause it is counter
productive. You have to change the water after every bunch cut beacause the
water must be completely clean and fresh. Cutting flowers underwater can
actually make flowers die quicker if fresh water isn't used.:) Ms. Orchid
- answered by Ms. Orchid
Answer #3
At home it is okay to do; to prolong the vase life, because yes, air gets up
into the stems. Florists use another system now: We dip them in a special
solution after we cut the flowers so that the stems uptake water faster. This
way they last super long. We also do many other things to condition our flowers
to make them last longer. (I can't tell you all our secrets :-) Hope that
helps!
- answered by California Wedding Florist
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