Putting the knight's star in the vase - How to do it right
Please take a vase that is at least three quarters of the height of the stem. This means that the stems cannot snap off so quickly under the weight of their large flowers. Use normal water at room temperature and add the freshness-keeping agent. Instead of setting the entire bouquet in one go, take each knight star individually to edit it as follows:
- Cut off 4-5 cm from the end of the stem with a sharp knife
- Wrap the end of the shaft with scotch tape or raffia to prevent it from curling
- Insert a flower wire or a kebab skewer into the hollow handle for stabilization
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In the vase, a knight's star tends to roll up the stem from below and split it. Although this process does not have a negative impact on the shelf life, the appearance is impaired in a transparent container. If you do not feel bothered by this, you can omit the wrapping.
This care keeps the flowers fresh for a long time
In the vase, the knight's star prefers a location similar to that of his colleagues in the pot. A bright place with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius is ideal. With this care program, the beauty of the flowers can be shown impressively for up to 14 days:
- Change the flower water every 2 to 3 days
- Use this opportunity to trim the ends of the stems
If you do not have any fresh-keeping agent for flowers on hand, simply add a piece of charcoal and a pinch of sugar to the fresh water. Please keep the in mind for all maintenance work Poisonous content in the knight's star. Since the sap can cause severe skin irritation, it is strongly recommended to wear gloves.
Tips
When you buy amaryllis for the vase, you reach for flowers with closed, well-colored buds, and you can enjoy your bouquet for 2 weeks or more. As a further signal for a dewy knight star, the end of the shaft should be smooth and not frayed.
