Room decorations with pampas grass are very popular. The effective fronds can be impressively staged in just a few simple steps and go wonderfully with both modern and traditional living styles. Once dry, they no longer require care and still bring a touch of nature into the room.
Dried pampas grass is a beautiful decorative element
How do I recognize pampas grass?
With a growth height of 80 to 250 centimeters, the pampas grass is one of the most impressive ornamental grasses. The white flower spikes rise high above the foliage. They are reminiscent of fluffy dusters and retain their fluffy appearance when dried.
Dry pampas grass
Drying the fronds is very uncomplicated:
- Cut the fully opened fronds just above the ground.
- Wrap the style with a ribbon or rubber band.
- Hang the straws upside down. A warm, sunny and wind-protected place is ideal for this.
- After about a week, the panicles of flowers will have dried enough for you to arrange them in a vase.
- Shake the pom poms thoroughly so that loosely adhering parts fall off.
- Spritz the pampas grass with a light coat of hairspray.
The care of the fronds
In contrast to green plants, the fluffy umbels of flowers no longer require any work. However, you should regularly remove the dust from them. Gently shake out the pampas grass outdoors or walk over it at a distance with the vacuum on the lowest setting.
Arrange pampas glass
The fluffy fronds of grass look great on their own, arranged in a beautiful vase. But they can also be arranged well with dried grasses, seeds and twigs. Tie these ears of grain into a wreath and conjure up Mediterranean flair in your living space.
tips
The leaves of the pampas grass are very sharp-edged. To prevent injuries, you should therefore wear work gloves when cutting the fronds.