Due to their elegant flowers, lilies are one of the most popular flowers. If you want to preserve the beauty of the plant, you can also dry lilies. Here you can find out how to do this and what to pay attention to when drying.
What is the best way to dry lilies?
Lilies can be dried by hanging upside down in a dark, dry place, by drying with special desiccant such as silica gel or drying s alt, or by pressing between paper. Each method requires patience and careful handling of the delicate flowers.
How can I dry lilies?
Hang the stems with the flowersupside downin adark and dry place. For this procedure you first need a suitable room. This should be both dark and dry. A damp basement room is just as unsuitable as a room flooded with light. For example, you can use a pantry or a dry, dark attic. Secondly, you need patience. It can take two months for the lilies to dry properly.
How do I dry lilies with desiccant?
Fill a container withdry s alt or silica gel and place the lily in it to dry. These substances specifically remove moisture from the organic material and thus help you preserve it. This is the best way to dry with desiccant:
- Short the stems of the lilies if possible.
- Fill the container halfway.
- Place lilies with the stem facing down.
- Fill until heads are covered.
You can also preserve entire bouquets of flowers.
How can I dry lilies between paper?
Aflower pressor an old, discarded, heavybook will also serve you well when drying lilies. In this case, dry the lilies using a pressing process using pressure. Note that this procedure flattens the flower. It's best to put some kitchen paper between the flower and the paper. How to avoid stains caused by the plant's sap. Even when pressing between paper, you must give the drying process enough time.
Tip
Lilies are poisonous
Lilies contain a certain amount of toxins. You should keep this in mind, especially if you are drying lilies with children, for example. Be careful not to let the plant's sap end up on children's fingers, which might end up in their mouths.
