Why Not Burn Or Hammer The Stems?
Published: Tuesday 20 May 2008
What are the negative effects of burning?
Burning the stem ends "kills" the stem. At first an increase of water uptake might be noticed,but after a few days the burnt(dead) stem end will start to decompose and release organic matter from its bark. This is the perfect food for micro-organisms and the vessels will become clogged and water uptake will be reduced dramatically or even stop altogether. The result is wilted and limp flowers within a few days.
What are the negative effects of Hammering ?
By hammering the stems, plant tissue is being crushed. This injury of the plant tissue will result in leaking of cell content. This organic material is nourishment for mcro-organisms (fungi,bacteria) resulting in an explosive multiplication of the number of bacteria. The result for the consumer will be : reduced vase life and strongly smelling bacteria perfumes. In addition, crushed stem s in a glass vase are not amongst the pleasantest of things to look at.
Why Smoke Is Bad For Flowers!
Protect yourself,your family and your flowers
Today most tobacco boxes are labelled with text like: Smoking will kill you and is bad for your children to live in. Opposed to this Flowers are good for people and make them happy. but� flowers and smoke don not mix very well,as smoke produces ethylene gas which negatively affects vase life performance of flowers.
Why Smoke Is Bad For Flowers!
Protect yourself,your family and your flowers
Today most tobacco boxes are labelled with text like: Smoking will kill you and is bad for your children to live in. Opposed to this Flowers are good for people and make them happy. but� flowers and smoke don not mix very well,as smoke produces ethylene gas which negatively affects vase life performance of flowers.