Tulips are one of the first flowers that people bring home in large colorful bouquets in the spring. But the joy from them sometimes doesn’t last long. It only takes a few days and the stems begin to bend, the flowers bend and the whole bouquet loses its shape. There is an old trick that people have passed down for generations.
Tulips belong to . Just a few stems in a vase and the whole apartment will light up with colors. But anyone who has ever had them at home knows that they have one unpleasant feature, they start to bend very quickly and the flowers bend down.
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There is a simple trick that has been around for years. Just put an ordinary coin in the vase. Gardeners claim that this makes the tulips last longer and slightly longer.
Why is a coin added to the vase?
There is a simple explanation behind this trick. Older coins contain copper, which has natural antibacterial and fungicidal properties. These can help slow the growth of bacteria in the water.
Bacteria often clog flower stems and prevent them from absorbing water. If the water is kept cleaner, the tulips can absorb moisture longer and the stems remain stronger.
Therefore, it is recommended to throw a copper or copper-coated coin into the vase before adding water.
Does it really work?
Opinions on this trick vary. Some gardeners do not allow it, others claim that the difference is not significant.
Nevertheless, this tip has been used for many years and many people still recommend it as a simple way to give flowers a little help.
Other little things that tulips love
If you want tulips to last as long as possible in a vase, a few other simple rules will help.
“Always cut the stems diagonally by about a centimeter and use cold water. Tulips prefer it to warm. It’s also a good idea to remove leaves that are submerged in water, because they can cause it to become dirty more quickly,” advises decorator Eliška Procházková.
In addition, tulips continue to grow even after being cut and naturally lean towards the light. Therefore, it is good to turn the vase from time to time so that the flowers remain straighter.
A little trick worth trying
Spring flowers can create a beautiful atmosphere at home, but their lifespan is usually short. That is why many small home tricks have been created to prolong their freshness.
The coin at the bottom of the vase is one of the easiest. It costs next to nothing and can help keep tulips fresh for a little longer. And sometimes just such small details decide whether a spring bouquet will make you happy for two days or a whole week.
