Re: "Conditioning" cut flowers
Flower arrangers do this all the time. We re-cut stems of plant material
we require for decoration, exhibit or whatever underwater so an air-lock
does not develop in the stem. Some materials, generally foliage early
in the season, will 'hold' if it has spent some time totally submerged
in coolish water- flowers don't like this treatment, but roses really
appreciate being submerged right up to the petals. hostas will
condition in June if submerged for 3- 5 hours, wilt almost immediately
if just re-cut underwater. this is in zone 8, southern BC, Canada.
Nan Sterman wrote:
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> In my readings lately, I see authors refer to "conditioning" flowers
> under water when they are cut. Betsy Clebsch refers to this practice
> for salvias and I've seen it elsewhere. What does it mean?
>
> Nan
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> Nan Sterman
> San Diego County California
> Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
