How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresher Longer With Bamboo Charcoal

Bamboo charcoal has been utilized for centuries in China for cooking and drying tea and various other uses. Bamboo charcoal's high porosity and absorbency helps keep cut flowers fresh. The charcoal removes contaminants from the water and keep the cut flowers stems vital longer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Place bamboo charcoal in the bottom of a vase of flowers to continuously cleanse and purify the water. Bamboo charcoal not only absorbs impurities, it also contains numerous beneficial minerals that help to keep the cut flowers fresher longer.

2. Use bamboo charcoal filtered water to wash cut flowers before placing them into a vase. The purified water washes away contaminants and deposits micro-granules of fortifying minerals onto the stems of the cut flowers.

3. Put a small decorative dish of bamboo charcoal near the cut flowers' vase. Bamboo charcoal absorbs excess moisture in the air when conditions are too moist and releases moisture when the surrounding air dries out. This natural dehumidifying and humidifying helps keep cut flowers looking their best and brightest.

4. Stick some bamboo charcoal stems into the cut flower arrangements. The bamboo charcoal's dark color will contrast nicely with the cut flowers' green stems and vibrant blooms. This contrast of colors and textures adds a level of visual dynamic tension to the cut flower arrangement.

Resources

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