Daffodils are the ultimate heralds of spring in the bed. They announce the Easter season. But if you want to create an Easter bouquet, you should remember that daffodils are stubborn and don't like to share their territory in the vase
How do you care for daffodils in a vase?
To properly care for daffodils in the vase, you should change the water daily, shorten the stem end every 1 to 2 days, add a little lemon water or baking soda, use lukewarm water and place the vase in a cool place.
The slime spoils the mood of other flowers
Daffodils contain toxic substances. Some of it is slimy and comes out when daffodils are cut off. If the daffodils are put in the vase together with other spring flowers, they have to lose out.
The slimy substance is secreted into the vase water. It attaches itself to the stem ends of the other flowers. There it prevents the flowers that are in the vase with the daffodils, such as: B. tulips, can absorb water. The pathways in the stems become blocked and the flowers wilt quickly.
Tricks to render the poison harmless
But there are tricks for everyone who still wants a colorful Easter bouquet of daffodils, tulips and the like. Two tricks have proven successful. It's best to do both tricks to be on the safe side.
First, the cut daffodils are dipped briefly into hot water with the stem end. They are then placed in a separate vase away from the other flowers. When they have slimed down the next day, they can join the others.
Pets should be careful of direct contact
The daffodils are poisonous to humans and animals. If you come into contact with the mucus, it could cause skin irritation. Caution is also advised with pets. Animals could become fatally poisoned when nibbling on the daffodils. Therefore: Keep out of reach of cats, dogs etc.
How should you care for daffodils in the vase?
The subtly scented daffodils require little care in the vase:
- change water daily
- shorten the end of the stem with a knife every 1 to 2 days
- add some lemon water or baking soda to the vase water
- choose lukewarm water
- place in a cool place (flowers last longer there)
Tips & Tricks
How about daffodils in a glass? To do this, place the daffodils and their bulbs in a glass of water. That looks extraordinary and creative!
