Ethylene sensitive Cut flowers
How many times have i heard from random people when i’m out, even from my friends and family (in the past). Cut flowers are so expensive and they don’t last long. So i won’t be buying cut flowers very soon.
Sound familiar? It’s so very negative isn’t it?
There are a hand full of contributing factors why cut flowers most of the time do not last as long as they should and one of the reasons is etheylene.
Ethylene is a natural plant hormone released in the form of a gas. This gas then triggers the cells in the cut flower to soften and then droop them.
Ethylene gas accelerates the aging process of cut flowers, so you need to be cautious of having your cut flowers around cigarette smoke, ripening fruit in bowls, outdoors where car fuels are apparent e.g. leaving your cut flowers exposed to a window open to car traffic. All of these events are major contributing factors that play a role in aging your cut flowers.
I have put together a list of ethylene sensitive flowers that you need to give extra attention too if you want them to stick around for LONGER!
Ms Carnation
Ms Rose
Ms Gardenia
Mr Dahlia
Ms Lavender
Mr Crocus
Ms Lilac
Mr Gladioli
Mr Tiger Lily
Mr & Mrs. Peony
Mr Dendrobium Orchid
Mr Freesia
Mr Daffodil
Mr Alstromeria
Mr Iris
Ms Baby’s Breath
Ms Sweet Pea
Ms Snap Dragon
Ms Gerbera
Ms Godetia
Mr Pineapple Lily
Knowledge is blooming POWER, my darling blossoms.
Make the most of it and enjoy cut flowers FOREVER!
Mercedes X