Splitting Stems Open

This technique is used for flowers which have stems or branches that cannot be broken with hands.

Especially if the branch/stem is thick, they require more water absorption.

So, the stem/branch is cut and split open using scissors to increase water absorption.

Suitable flowers for this technique are Cherry Blossom, Pussy Willow, Camellia, etc.

How To

1. Cut the end of the stem using a sharp scissors. If the stem is thick, rotate the stem, at the same time, try to cut it.

2. Next, cut the end of the stem into half.

3. Rotate the stem 90 degrees, and cut into half again. Now, there is a cross-shape at the cut surface.

4. Using the scissors, cut the split to make it open wider. The wider the opening, the bigger the surface area to absorp water.

See other techniques...

• Cutting stems under water

• Bending stems under water

• Putting stems in deep water

• Spraying back of leaves with water

• Crushing stems with hammer

• Putting stems in hot water

• Putting stems in alcohol water

• Burning stems

• Putting stems in water dissolved with alum

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