- The slime dulls the mood of other flowers
- Tricks to render the poison harmless
- Pets should beware of direct contact
- How should you care for daffodils in a vase?
- tips and tricks
Daffodils are the heralds of spring in the bed par excellence. They herald 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…
The slime dulls 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 placed in the vase with other spring flowers, they lose out.
The slimy substance is secreted into the vase water. She attaches herself to the stem ends of the other flowers. There she prevents the flowers that are in the vase with the daffodils, e.g. B. tulips, can absorb water. The pathways in the stems become clogged and the flowers quickly wither.
Tricks to render the poison harmless
But there are tricks for all those who still want a colorful Easter bouquet of daffodils, tulips and co. Two tricks have proven themselves. It's best to perform both tricks to be on the safe side.
First, the stem end of the cut daffodils is briefly dipped in hot water. After that they are placed in a separate vase separate from the other flowers. When they're 'mucused out' the next day, they can join the others.
Pets should beware 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 called for with pets. Animals could fatally poison themselves when nibbling on the daffodils. Therefore: Keep out of the reach of cats, dogs and the like.
How should you care for daffodils in a vase?
The subtly scented daffodils need little care in the vase:
- change water daily
- Every 1 to 2 days shorten the end of the stem with a knife
- add some lemon water or baking soda to the vase water
- choose lukewarm water
- put in a cool place (flowers last longer there)
tips and tricks
How about daffodils in a jar? To do this, the daffodils and their bulbs are placed in a glass of water. That looks extraordinary and creative!