1 day Ago By Ellen Jenne
Tulips can typically last between five to ten days in a vase, but only when they’re properly cared for. However if you’re growing them in the garden, they can bloom for around three weeks. Even if you’re keeping the water fresh and placing the tulips in a cool spot away from direct sunlight and heat sources, there’s a possibility of drooping.
Luckily, a cleaning and home hacks fan has shared an ingenious way to stop flowers from drooping this spring. TikToker Georgia, who goes by Clean With Georgia, revealed her hack for keeping blooms looking healthy and fresh. Tulips can droop primarily due to dehydration, lack of sunlight, or bacterial growth, which can weaken their stems and make them appear limp.
Other factors that could have an effect include overcrowding of the vase, poor stem prep, and the temperature either being too hot or too cold. To say “goodbye to sad tulips”, Georgia explained that all you need are a couple of coins, specifically ones which are copper or copper-plated (either a penny or 2p). To fix the droopy tulips, place the coin in the vase and wait for it to do its magic.
Even the sellers at Columbia Road Flower Market stand by the hack, according to Good Housekeeping . To help your tulip last even longer, GH pointed out the best way to angle the stems. They wrote: “To help your cut tulips last longer, as well as stand straighter, make sure you cut the stems at an angle before placing them into the vase.
This means there is more surface area for them to take water in from. “You should also make sure you change the water in your vase every day, rather than simply topping it up. A little flower food can also go a long way in helping preserve them.
” The idea before the coin trick is that copper coins naturally contain antimicrobial properties that help prevent the growth of bacteria in the vase water. Georgia’s video has been viewed over 113,700 times, receiving 15,600 likes and 27 comments. Georgi replied: “Wow tiktok never stops surprising me.
” Katie agreed: “This is an amazing hack.” Amanda commented, “Tried this and it actually does work,” while Louise suggested, “Sugar helps mine too.”.
