It's the candles that matter. But without fresh greenery around it, the beautiful Christmas atmosphere is gone. These needles that trickle down from the wreath like snow are also annoying. A solution needs to be found quickly so that you don't just end up with a bare skeleton of branches.
Why is my Advent wreath losing needles and what can I do about it?
An Advent wreath loses needles if the pine branches are too dry. To avoid this, the wreath should be stored in a cool, moist place and away from heat sources. Spray fir greens regularly with water, buy fresh wreaths and prefer noble fir (Nobilis) can reduce needles.
Why does an Advent wreath need needles?
An Advent wreath loses needles if thefir branches are very dry. It is normal for these to dry out over time because after they are cut off they are no longer supplied with water. At the same time they evaporate moisture. Cut pine branches would eventually become needles anyway. The problem with Advent wreaths is that the needling sometimes starts before Advent is over. As a result, its decorative value suffers. Except that dry needles can easily ignite on candle flames.
How can I delay drying out?
You should store the Advent wreathcool and not too dry whenever possible. For example at night and/or between the individual days of Advent when it is not needed. He can then go out onto the balcony or into the dark basement. Otherwise, at least a place next to the fireplace and heater is taboo, as the dry and very warm air actually promotes drying out. Also try to add moisture to the Advent wreath.
- Pouring Advent wreath with straw blank
- Spray other Advent wreaths with water
- with a fine atomizer (€9.00 on Amazon)
Does the hairspray tip help prevent needles?
No, because the hairspray makes the pine branches dry out even faster. Additionally, hairspray itself is highly flammable. If the needles catch fire, it is likely to act as an accelerant.
Can I prevent needling when I buy it?
There's actually a lot that can be done to prevent the Advent wreath from drying out prematurely:
- buy immediately before the 1st Advent
- pay attention to plump, green needles
- Noble fir (Nobilis) needs less
- choose a wreath with a straw base
You are on the safe side if you use an Advent wreath without a fir tree. Alternative Advent wreaths are widely available in stores. It's cheaper if you improvise an Advent wreath at home.
What to do if the Advent wreath has already lost a lot of needles?
If spraying didn't help or was started too late, the fir green can no longer be saved. Discard the wreath or leave it as a Christmas decoration, but without lighting the candles. Of course you can also replace thefir green or use LED candles.
Tip
Buy at the flower shop for guaranteed freshness
Do not buy bulk goods from the supermarket, as it is not clear how old the Advent wreaths on offer are. Instead, go to the flower shop around the corner. Let us assure you of the freshness of the fir greens. If, contrary to expectations, the arrangement needles prematurely, complain!
