Burning Stems As A Method To Increase Water Absorption

Burn the end of stem to force air out, making the inside of the stem vacuumed.

Then, make use of the water pressure to increase water absorption level.

This method is considered more aggressive than putting stems in hot water.

Flowers to opt for this technique are Roses, Clematis, Mimosa, etc...

How To

1. Wrap flowers with paper leaving about 10 to 15 cm of stems exposed.

2. At the stove, put fire to the end of the stems about 1-5cm until the stems turn black.

3. You can cut the burnt black part but if you don't, it will still absorp water.

4. Place the burnt part in water about 1 hour.

5. Cut off the burnt part if you are using a transparent container for your arrangement.

See other techniques...

• Cutting stems under water

• Bending stems under water

• Putting stems in deep water

• Spraying back of leaves with water

• Putting stems in hot water

• Splitting Stems Open

• Putting stems in alcohol water

• Crushing stems with hammer

• Putting stems in water dissolved with alum

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