Flower knowledge and flower arrangement tips?

Cultivation and Preservation of Flowers

Cultivation Techniques

Maintenance Generally the more conscientious people will keep a few vases of flowers in their homes, and the life span of the flowers are very short, most of them within a week, and in summer it will be even shorter. Flowers, especially like tulips, will fade in two days or so. How can you keep your flowers longer?

1) First of all, the roots of flowers should be cut diagonally so that the water absorbing parts are large and can absorb more water;

2) Secondly, you should cut off some of them every day to make sure that they can absorb the water better;

3) Also, the leaves of the flowers should not be soaked in the water so that the leaves will rot so make sure that you remove the leaves that are soaked in the water;

4) Change the water every day. If it is summer, in order to keep the water temperature does not rise, you can also put a few pieces of ice into the vase; at the same time, the vase is best to fill the water, so that not only can keep the water temperature longer, but also increase the weight of the bottom of the vase, to ensure the stability of the vase.

5) In order to make the flowers bloom longer, you can also put a little beer into the vase, or put two aspirin into the end. This will prolong the life of the flowers.

6) In the average family often buy several kinds of flowers, tulips have the shortest life expectancy, carnations have the longest life expectancy. If your owner is a person who wants to be beautiful and more economical, you need to buy less tulips and more carnations. Especially in summer, tulips wilt quickly.

7) One more thing to note, do not buy chrysanthemums in the family in general. Because chrysanthemums are usually used for offerings.

8) Buying a few silk flowers and inserting them into a vase mixed with fresh flowers will make the flowers look plentiful and luxurious. Different silk flowers can be used repeatedly with different flowers.

Flower care tips

I. Carnation maintenance:

1. Remove the leaves that want to insert the depth of the water, cut the base diagonally and insert it into the water, keep good ventilation between the flower branches.

2. Flowers must not be sprayed with water to avoid ulceration.

3. Sensitive to "ethylene", must be away from overripe fruits and vegetables, incense, cigarettes, etc., water to add anti-ethylene preservative better.

4. To early flowering can be re-cut flower stems inserted into the 20 ~ 24 ℃ warm water preservation solution.

Two. Roses maintenance:

1. To prevent the flower head bending of the folding phenomenon, you can cut the stem base diagonally, wrapped in newspaper to secure the flowers and leaves, the whole handful of immersed in water to absorb water.

2. If the head bending phenomenon has occurred, cut the base in warm water and insert it into the PH3.5-4.5 preservation solution to recover.

3. finishing can be removed from the outer layer of loose petals, inserted into the water to remove the thorns, leaves, in order to prevent bacterial infection of the wound, should use bleach or preservative, bottle life longer.

4. Sensitive to ethylene should be kept away from overripe fruits (such as bananas, apples), incense, etc., so as not to wither early.

Three. Lilies maintenance:

1. Spread the flower branches, so that breathable, and the base 3 to 5 centimeters cut out of the water insertion, below the level of the leaves removed.

2. When the flowers are open, the flower and leaf medicine will be removed, so as not to accidentally stain the clothes are not easy to clean.

3. Add bleach or preservative can extend the flowering period.

4. But early flowering can be inserted into warm water.

5. Sensitive to ethylene, need to avoid overripe fruits and vegetables, incense, smoke, etc..

Four. Gerbera maintenance:

1. Cut the base diagonally with a razor blade and insert it into the water, adding freshness-keeping agent is more effective.

2. Generally, the flower stems are wrapped with wire to correct the flower shape, but it is easy to injure the flower stems, so it is better not to wrap it if not necessary.

3. Do not spray water directly on the flowers to avoid mold growth.

4. Input flower arrangement, avoid directly touching the bottom of the bottle, in order to absorb water and avoid bacterial infection.

5. Maintenance:

1. When storing, do not put them flat, otherwise the stems will be easily bent.

2. Recut the stems and insert them into the water to absorb water, but be careful not to contain chlorine (bleach) in the water, which will cause the leaves to wither.

3. Remove the small buds at the upper end of the inflorescence to minimize the bending of the tip and to promote the opening of other buds.

4. It is best to insert refrigerated flowers into water containing a preservative for better and longer-lasting opening.

How to keep flowers fresh

1. Keep the water clean, change the water every day, cut the roots every day to reveal new stubble. Remove excess leaves from the soaking water.

2. Split burning hot method:

Split: for woody plants, can be in the flower foot part of the split cross, m word or split, smash, in order to expand the area of water absorption.

Burning: a pint of red and other cuts after cutting the incision flow of white pulp, such as do not stop, the flower will soon rot, should be burned in the fire,

Preventing nutrient backflow, the moon, plum, peony, lilacs, etc. is also suitable for this method.

Scalded: flower branches immersed in hot water for a while, conducive to water absorption and sterilization, antiseptic. Generally in 80 degrees water for about 30

seconds. Gladiolus, late alstroemeria, dahlia, chrysanthemum, gerbera daisy, balsam fir and other suitable.

3. Water shear method: (also known as deep water first aid)

Dehydrated flowers in the water to cut the root, the use of deep water pressure and high conduit in the water is not blocked by the principle of air,

so that the dehydrated flowers can be restored. Note: After cutting the branch, let the branch in the water to absorb enough water for 15-20 minutes, before you can take out the

water.

4. Sterilization method:

In the water into the alcohol, KMnO4, camphor, boric acid, citric acid, salt, alum, etc. can play a sterilization

With, only the water does not rot, the plant can absorb the water to keep fresh. Note: must be formulated into a solution and then used, not without

Dissolve as a solution directly into the water, with salt, pay attention to the concentration is not too large.

5. Nutritional method:

Fresh flowers cut from the mother, the loss of nutrient sources, you can add sugar, beer, aspirin, vitamin C

and other types of nutrients.

6. Spray body, injection method:

For many flowers with hollow stems, you can put the foot part of the flower under the faucet to force the water mold.

7. Keep away from the catalytic agent _ ethylene

Stay away from vegetables and fruits, because they will release a lot of ethylene, causing flowers to decay, at the same time. Flowers

Fruits that have already decayed are cleaned up in a timely manner.

8. Placement:

Keep away from direct sunlight in summer and wind in winter.

9. Preservation temperature:

Ordinary flowers at about 5 degrees, tropical flowers at about 10-12 degrees.

10. Rosebuds moxibustion at their cuttings with fire, and then inserted into the bottle. Autumn chrysanthemums Apply a little peppermint crystals to their cuttings. Chrysanthemums In the water used to raise chrysanthemums, add a trace of urea or soil leachate (a solution made by mixing fertilized soil with water and then filtering it), which can make bottle-plugged chrysanthemums wither for up to 30 genius days, which is more than 10 days longer than with normal water. White orchids Wrapped in a wet cloth at night and uncovered during the day, the wilting time of the flowers can be delayed for 2-3 days. Hibiscus flowers Insert into hot water for a minute or two, then into cool water. Dahlia Flower Dip the cuttings into hot water for a moment, then insert into cold water. Peony Dip cuttings in hot water for a moment, then insert into cold water. Camellias Plunge into lightly salted water. Lilies Insert into sugar water. Gardenia Add 1-2 drops of fresh meat juice to water. Daffodils Insert into 1,000 parts of lightly salted water. Lotus Plug air holes with mud and insert in light salt water.

11 When you go away, take out the bottle of fresh flowers and put them in a refrigerator box to keep them for a long time, and then take them out and put them in a vase when you come back, so they can be lifelike again.

12. Dissolve aspirin in water to extend the flowering time of bottled flowers.

Adjust the bloom time?

Put flower seeds, bulbs of plants or cuttings in plastic bags, then put them in the refrigerator freezer, and take them out and plant them at the right time to adjust the blooming time at will. [4]?

Detailed instructions for flower preservation

White orchid preservation method

Fire roasted white orchid cuttings until slightly dry, coated with naphtha, preservation of freshness is far better than inserted into a water bottle.

Lily preservation method

Lily stamens removed, can extend the freshness period.

Azalea preservation method

Azalea inserted into a bottle full of cool water, add 1 small piece of charcoal in the bottle, can extend the freshness of flowers.

Hibiscus preservation method

Hibiscus flowers into the water at about 60 ℃, when the water is cooled, the shriveled petals can be restored.

Lotus flower preservation method

Lotus flower cut down, with mud plugging the incision hole, and then wrap the incision with hair, can make the lotus flower for a few days without thankfulness.

Cutting the roots to promote flowers bloom method

Planted in pots of woody plants do not bloom, should be dug up by the roots, prune the roots, and then transplanted to the land, it will soon bloom.

The method of preserving vase flowers

1. Lotus: plug the air holes with mud, and then insert it into light salt water.

2. Chrysanthemum: add trace amounts of urea or fertilizer clay filtration solution in water, you can make the flowering period than the general water insertion to extend one-half, extended to 30 days.

3. Autumn chrysanthemums: in the cut mouth coated with a little mint crystals and then inserted into the bottle.

4. Gardenia: add 1 to 2 drops of fresh meat juice in water.

5. Orchids: wrap them in wet cloth at night and remove them during the day

6. Dahlias, hibiscus, peonies, peonies: dip the cuttings into hot water for a while and then insert them into cold water bottles.

7. Rosebuds: burn the cutout with fire for a while, then insert the bottle.

8. Daffodils, camellias: in one thousandth of the salt water in the insertion.

9. Lilies: inserted in sugar water.

10. Tulips: several branches in a bundle, rolled newspaper and then inserted into the bottle.

11. Rhododendron: cut and flattened with a heavy object, the whole branch is dipped in water for 2 hours before inserting into the bottle.

12. Plum blossom: cut into cross-shaped, the whole branch in water for 9 hours before inserting the bottle.

Specialty

Nature's truth: according to the natural ecology of flowers and trees, mastering the change of seasons.

Goodness of Humanity: Economic utility, harmony, floral virtues (flower culture).

Religious Sacredness: offering flowers to Buddha, practicing monasticism with flowers, and worshipping flowers.

The beauty of art: the art of flowers, the art of flowers, the art of integration.

Types

Garden Flowers: planted in the garden, consider the growing gesture of botanical art.

Pot plants: planted in pots and pans, with roots remaining to match the flowers.

By the flowers: flowers as jewelry, the matching of clothing and flowers.

Pei Hua: flowers on the head or lapel, focusing on the relationship between flowers and clothing.

Basket flowers: placed in a basket, pay attention to the flowers and the basket of pro-support effect.

Bottle flowers: folded flowers placed in a water dish or vase, more contemporary significance, is the world's main category of floral art, disk flowers, bottle flowers.

Fruit offerings (flower offerings): fruit-based, extremely edifying and artistic.

Japanese Ikebana

Japanese Ikebana originated in Japan itself, but was influenced by Chinese Ikebana, which was then absorbed into Japanese Ikebana as well. In the sixth century, the Emperor of Japan sent a special envoy (equivalent to today's diplomats), Ono Meiko, to China to do cultural exchanges and goodwill visits, and he returned to Japan with a lot of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, carvings, literature, theater, as well as horticulture and vases of flowers for the Buddha, and so on. Ono Meiko was a Buddhist monk who lived in Dobutsuji Temple in Kyoto next to a small pond in Rokkakudo, where she did her first Chinese flower arrangement, absorbing Chinese flower arrangement. In Japan, there has always been a school of flower arrangement, and the name "Ikebana" is derived from the meaning of the pond. [Ikebana is the oldest and original flower arrangement school in Japan, and is now headed by Mr. Ikebana Tomonaga, who is the 45th generation of Ikebana.

The essence of Ikebana

Dedication: To selflessly offer the best of flowers and trees to mankind, just as nature does. Ikebana patience: It takes a serene mind to place a flower in the most appropriate place.

Energy: Gathering flowers and handling branches, stems, and leaves requires an abundance of energy.

Concentration: It takes dedication to put aside the tediousness of the task in order to truly create the perfect piece of work, as the saying goes, "Where the spirit is, the stone opens the door.

Wisdom: Self-training to the extent that flowers and people become one, to the extent of pure tranquility, Japanese flower arranging has developed quite a number of flower arranging schools according to different flower arranging philosophies, such as Matsumoto Ryu, Nissin Ryu, Kohara Ryu, Saga Ryu and so on, each of them owns a piece of heaven and earth with a style of flower arranging that is completely different from that of western flower arranging, and it can be said to be an influential art in the world of flower arranging.

Fundamentals of Flower Arrangement

(1) Basic Shape of Flower Arrangement

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Eastern Flower Arrangement

Eastern Flower Arrangement is a style of flower arranging represented by China and Japan, which, unlike Western Flower Arrangement that pursues geometric shapes, places more emphasis on the dynamic beauty of lines and shapes in Eastern Flower Arrangement.

The flower pattern of oriental flower arrangement consists of three main branches, which are called "Lord, Guest, and Envoy", "Heaven, Earth, and Man", or "Truth, Goodness, and Beauty" depending on the genre. Despite the different titles, they all express the philosophical thinking of the Oriental people.

In Chinese floriculture, we call the longest branch the "make branch". With reference to the "branch", the basic flower types can be categorized into: upright, tilted, flat out, flat and upside down.

Upright type

Make the branch stand upright and insert it at an angle of up to 30 degrees. The flower type is calm and steady, and the upright type is often used in formal and grand occasions.

Tilted type

The branch is tilted and inserted at an angle of 30-60 degrees. It is a casual and beautiful flower arrangement that is suitable for everyday life. Flower Arrangement

Flat type

The branch is inserted at an angle of 60 degrees to 90 degrees from the mouth of the flower container. It is a flower arrangement with a strong sense of movement and character, and is used for special occasions.

Flat type

The branch is different from the other types of flowers in that it is inserted directly on the edge of the flower vessel or on the water surface. The flower is calm, comfortable and satisfying.

Upside-down type

The branch is bent below the edge of the flower vessel from the flower vessel. It has a strong sense of expedition and adventure, and shows a strong sense of life.

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Western flower arrangement

Western flower arrangement generally refers to the traditional art form of flower arrangement in Europe and the United States. Flowers and colorful, mostly geometric composition illustration system, here to introduce a few commonly used Western-style flower arrangement of basic flower type.

Hemisphere

This is the most common type of flower we have seen, right? Flowers are cut to the same length and placed in clay to form a hemisphere shape. The hemisphere is a four-sided flower type, soft and romantic suitable for weddings, festivals and many other occasions.

Triangle type

Subdivided into symmetrical triangle and asymmetrical triangle. In ancient Egypt and other ancient civilizations, it is often used as a decorative application. The symmetrical triangular type is more stable, but are one-sided view of the flower pattern, often used on wall table tops or corner furniture.

Horizontal type

Horizontal flower is also a four-sided view of the flower type, originated from the ancient Greek sacrificial altar on the use of decorative flowers, and is now commonly used in conference tables, dining tables, lecterns. Similar to the hemisphere type, the horizontal flower is also a flower type that looks good on all sides, luxurious and rich.

Fan-shaped flowers

Fan-shaped flowers for the radioactive semicircular flower shape, luxurious and beautiful, like a peacock open screen. Originated from the court noblewoman often held in the hands of feathers, lace made of fans. It's perfect for entryways, wall decorations, and tables set against a wall.

Waterfall type

Like a cascading waterfall, waterfall-type flowers are inserted from the top down, providing a sense of flow, softness and romance. This is also the most commonly used flower type for bridal hand bouquets other than spherical, right?

Western flower arrangements are also "cone-shaped", "oval", "ball-shaped", "vertical

Western flower arrangement also has "cone type", "oval type", "ball type", "vertical type", "horizontal type", and "S type", "T type", "L type" and so on in the shape of letters, all of which have their own charm. Let's take our time to understand!

(B) Determination of size in flower arrangement

The proportion of flower material and flower vessel should be coordinated. In general, the height of the flower arrangement (i.e., the height of the first main branch) should not exceed 1. 5-2 times the height of the flower arrangement container, the height of the container is calculated as the diameter of the mouth of the bottle plus its own height. After the height of the first main branch is determined, the height of the second main branch is 2/3 of the height of the first main branch, and the height of the third main branch is 1/2 of the height of the second main branch, which can be visually estimated from experience during the specific creation process. Secondly, the third main branch plays a balanced role in the composition, the number is not limited, but the size and proportion should be coordinated. Natural flower arrangement and the proportion of flowers between the proportion must be appropriate, to achieve the staggered, sparse and dense, to avoid showing feet, shrinking head, fluffy. Rule flower arrangement and abstract flower arrangement is best handled according to the golden ratio, that is to say, the bottle height is 3, the flower material height is 5, the total height is 8, the ratio of 3:5:8 can be. The bouquet can also be wrapped according to this ratio. Flower arrangement (c) the configuration of the color of the flower arrangement

The color configuration of the flower arrangement, both the portrait of nature, there is an exaggeration of nature, the main color selection should be suitable for the use of the environment. Heavy warm tones (red, orange, yellow) for festive gatherings, dance halls, restaurants, venues and exhibition halls; bright and clean neutral tones for the study, living room and bedroom; and cold tones (light yellow, green, blue, purple, white) commonly used in mourning places.

In terms of the types of flowers, the wood seeks its deep and powerful, the herb seeks its distinctive people. Natural floral arrangements to the beautiful not chaotic, not dazzling colors, even without flowers, can also be used as the protagonist of the pines and cypresses. And patterned floral to colorful, hot and warm, can also be a strong contrast of color set in the same work.

In terms of the color of the flowers and containers, plain vases and elegant chrysanthemums have a sense of harmony; strong and decorative dahlias, with glaze shiny rough ceramic pots, can show its rugged style; light blue Watermont is suitable for inserting a low dense pink daisies or chrysanthemums; crystal glass vase is suitable for inserting gerbera chrysanthemums with decorative text, and make its branches and stems wrapped around the body of the vase.

On the characteristics of the East and West of floral art, Western floral art, the number of branches, colorful and contrasting; while the Eastern floral art is less branches, focus on the natural beauty of the gesture, more light, light color, to elegant.

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Flowering props

Flowering vessels

Flowering design necessities of many types of flowers. Pottery, glassware, rattan, bamboo, straw, chemical resin, etc. There are many types in material and form. Flowerware should be selected according to the purpose of the design, purpose, use of flowers and other rational choice.

Glass Flowers

The charm of glass flowers lies in its transparency and shining luster. Stained glass mixed with metallic acid and vessels with patterns on the surface reflect the beauty of the flowers.

Plastic flowers

A more economical prop. Inexpensive, lightweight and colorful, diverse shapes. Designed for a wide range of uses.

Ceramics

The most common props in flower design. Chinese, Japanese, Western style has its own style, and highlights the national flavor and their respective culture and art. So in the use of choice should first be consistent with the design of the style is good.

Rattan, bamboo, grass

There are many forms, because the use of natural plant materials, can reflect the wilderness flavor. It is more suitable for the modeling of natural interest without artifice.

Metal flowers

Made of copper, iron, silver, tin and other metal materials. It gives a person a solemn and solemn, thick and luxurious feeling, and can reflect the artistic development of different historical times. It is an essential prop in both Eastern and Western flower arrangement art.

So-yaki pottery

In the trend of returning to nature, so-yaki pottery has its unique charm. With its own natural flavor, it makes the whole work look simple and elegant.

Basic props

The art of flower modeling is inseparable from various basic props. Reasonable selection and use of props can extend the flowering period, while reflecting the designer's artistic and technical level. Here is the introduction of the most basic props and materials.

Sticky tape

There are paper and plastic. It is generally used to wrap around the outside of the wire, especially after processing the flowers to prevent dehydration. There are many colors to choose from, depending on the color of the flower stems and the purpose of the design.

Wire (or copper wire) is used to hold or maintain the shape of a flower arrangement and to bend it artificially. There are many types of wire and different models, ranging from 18 to 30 gauge according to thickness, which are chosen according to the design intent.

Flower scissors, flower knife

Flower scissors, flower knife is the most important tool for cutting flower stems and branches. According to the pruning of different flowers, selective use. Generally speaking, pruning some tough branches with flower scissors, pruning the length of flowers with flower knife, because the cut surface of the flower knife is more gentle, the incision is required to be beveled, in order to help preserve freshness.

Floral clay

Floral clay is a highly absorbent chemical used to hold flowers in place. It retains water well and is easy to use. There are two types of flower clay: fresh flower clay and dried flower clay. Dried floral clay is usually teal in color, while fresh floral clay is green. Floral clay comes in a variety of shapes, which are selected according to the shape of the flower. Dried flower clay is used for dried flower designs and cannot absorb moisture. Fresh flower clay needs to be fully saturated with water before it can be used. When saturated with water, try to make the clay absorb water naturally without applying any pressure, or else it will result in a wet outside and dry inside condition, which directly affects the water-absorbing potency of the cut flowers.

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Flower material selection

Suitable for flower arrangement materials

As long as the ornamental value, can be water lasting or dry, do not need to be water can also be appreciated for a longer period of time, can be cut for flower arrangement. Of course, the material for flower arrangement is not limited to live plant material, sometimes some dead branches and dried inflorescences, fruit sequences, etc. also has a beautiful form and color, can also be used for flower arrangement. Now on the flower market there are many artificial processing of dried flowers, is also a very good material for flower arrangements, although they do not have flowers as watery and full of vitality, but has a unique natural color and luster of the low, or times processed into a unique color. In addition, there are a variety of texture of artificial flowers, such as silk flowers, plastic flowers, paper flowers, metal flowers, etc., made of them arranged in the room, can play a decorative role in the flowers, but also more affordable, and easy to manage.

Cut flowers to buy tips

(1) the longer the branch the fresher. In order to maintain freshness and improve water absorption, florists have to cut the lower end of the cut flower stems every day. Therefore, the longer the stem, the fresher the flower.

(2) Observe the overall shape of the flowers. Where the foliage is slightly shriveled, yellow or immersed in water stems, leaves become brown, black flowers, freshness is poor, should not be purchased

(3) touch the flowers in the water with your hands. If you touch the stems in the water with your hand and feel a slippery sensation, it means that the flowers have been kept in the water for 5-6 days and the freshness is poor, so you should not buy them.

(4) If most of the flowers are fully open, you should not buy them.

(5) The flowers are too small to be purchased. The reason for the small size of the flower may be that the outer petals have been removed.

(6) The color of the flower should be bright. The petals should be elastic and the color should be bright.

Floral form

Line Flower The entire flower material is in the shape of a long strip or line. The natural form of the plant, such as a straight line or curve, is used to form the outline of the shape, or skeleton. Examples include: Anemone, Verbena, Delphinium, Gentian, Willow, forsythia, and so on. Flower Arrangements (Form Flower) Form Flower is a large flower with a unique shape, and is a flower material that looks very personalized. As the most striking flower in a design, it is often used as a visual focal point. The characteristics of the shape of the flower itself make it stand out, and it is important to use it in a way that brings out its character. Examples include: lilies, anthuriums, birds of paradise, peonies, etc.

Mass Flower Flowers (Mass Flowers) Flowers are concentrated into larger rounded or blocky shapes, and are generally used between linear flowers and

Fixed Flowers to complete the look of an important floral material. When there are no fixed flowers, the most beautiful, blooming clusters of flowers can be used instead of fixed flowers, and placed at the visual focal point. For example: carnations, gerbera daisies, roses, whiteheads and so on.

Filler Flower has many branches and small flowers, with many small flowers on one branch or stem. It has the function of filling the space of modeling and connecting flowers with each other. Examples: small chrysanthemums, small lilacs, full-bloom stars, freesias, white peacocks, etc.

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Flower arrangement steps

Trimming

First of all, we should remove the stumps and leaves of the flowers, according to the different styles, the length of the cut, according to the composition of

need to bend the treatment (in order to extend the time of the water, suitable for the water to cut).

Fixed

In order to let the flowers gesture in accordance with your vision, generally in the mouth of the vase, in accordance with the length of the diameter of the vase, take two sections of the thicker branches, criss-crossed in the mouth of the vase for fixing. Professional flower arranging, but also color flower arrangement, flower clay, aluminum wire and other tools to fix.

Placing

Generally, it is easy to place the flowers first and then the foliage, which tends to reduce the height of the flowers when placing the foliage. The correct order of insertion should be to select the material, select the insertion of landscape foliage, insert the arrangement of flowers.

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Flower arrangement skills

Flower arrangement is a kind of art. The Ming Dynasty's floral art monograph "bottle history" mentioned: "flower arrangement can not be too busy, can not be too thin, but more than two or three, high and low sparse and dense to be like a painting layout is wonderful." Family flower arrangement is indeed quite a lot of attention.

The main body of the flower arrangement - choose one of the strongest and most beautiful flower branches as the main branch, highlighting the center, the two sides of each inserted a different flower accompaniment, to avoid the flower branches arranged neatly, the main body of the flower should be prominent, the three should not be cross, and can not be inserted into all the branches of the flower bound together at one time. Such as chrysanthemums with gladiolus, will appear to stumble, sparse and dense, color harmony, complement each other. Even if the same kind of flowers, it is best to have both buds, half-open, full bloom flowers, to show the degree of change in the flower opening. So before purchasing flowers, there should be some consideration and purposeful shopping. When cutting flower branches leave a portion of the leaves on the branch and clean the foliage of dirt. The length of the branch should be based on the height of the vase, and generally follow the law of the golden ratio.

Arc-shaped insertion method - to three different lengths and different directions of the flower branch as the basis for flower arrangement. Generally use the arc of the convex shape of the insertion, but also make the arc open into a concave shape of the insertion.

Triangular arrangement - the main flower branch as the central axis, symmetrical, balanced angle, showing the solemnity and neatness. This kind of flower arrangement is rich in etiquette.

Bonsai-style insertion - according to the changes in the flower branches, flowers, flowers, color, on the basis of the conception of the picture, to be arranged, the flower branches are different, but also should be "according to the material stereotypes", such as a single insertion of plum blossoms, not too many branches, branches should be intertwined horizontally and diagonally, avoiding straight, if with a pine branch, a red flower, and a red flower. If you match the pine branches, red and green is more interesting. Regardless of which method of insertion, to make flower works to achieve harmony, balance and rhythm.

Flower arrangement commonly used containers generally have two types of vases and pots. One of the ceramic and glass vase color elegant, novel style, long lasting water is not easy to rot; plastic vase although lightweight and durable, but after all, the lack of natural beauty, and bottle water perishable. The use of vases is best set up in the mouth of the bottle Tic-Tac-Toe, in order to facilitate the fixation of the flower branches. Dwarf flower branches should be used in water pots, and should be prepared to flower arrangement seat. As for bowls, plates, bottles, jars and other household utensils, if the careful selection of flowers, clever use, but also the same added interest.

In addition, the color of the vase to elegant light for good, if the home only dark vase, we must insert light or small flowers.

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Freshness tips

Bottle flower cuttings

Every one or two days, use scissors to trim the end of the flower arrangement, so that the flower branch section to keep fresh, you can make the flower branches of the absorbent function of the flower to maintain good condition, to extend the life of the flower arrangement.

Bottle flower burning method

The end of the branch with fire, so that the end of the branch 2-3 cm, discoloration, timely immersion in cold water, and then inserted into the vase, this method on the one hand, can play a role in disinfecting fresh wounds, but also to enhance the water absorption function, applicable to the flower branch stems of flowers, such as plum, peach blossom, rosebud, hibiscus, white orchids, etc. Harder stem. Flower arrangement

Bottle flower scald method

The end of the branch 2-3 centimeters into the boiling water scalded about 2 minutes, and then immediately submerged in cold water, and then inserted into the vase, this method applies to the softer stem of the flower flowers. For example, tulips, dahlias and peonies.

Bottle flower dip salt water method

First in the bottle with a little salt and mix it well, and then insert the flowers, this method is suitable for alkaline camellias, daffodils and so on.

Bottle flower dip sugar water method

In the bottle before the flower in the water with a little sugar, mix well, and then insert the flowers. This method is suitable for lilies, eustoma and other types of flowers that are rich in sugar.

Bottle flowers coated with thin He crystal method

Before the flower arrangement, the end of the branch at the mouth, coated with mint crystal, and then inserted into the bottle, this method is most suitable for the autumn chrysanthemums and other flowers.

Camellia: Inserted into light salt water, it can sterilize the flowers and make them last longer.

Tulips: several branches in a bundle, the outer roll of newspaper and then inserted into the vase, the vase does not need to add water.

Daffodils: inserted in the concentration of one-thousandth of light salt water, can maintain the shape of the flower.

Lilies: Inserted in sugar water, it can keep the sweet fragrance feeling of lilies.

Rosebuds: their cuttings are susceptible to bacterial infection, so scald their cuttings with fire before inserting them into the vase.

Azaleas: cuttings are flattened with a hammer and then dipped in water for 2 hours to keep them fresh for quite a long time.

Peonies: dip the incision in hot water, then insert in cold water.

Plum blossoms: cuttings cut into a cross shape and dipped in water can promote the absorption of nutrients by the flowers.

Autumn chrysanthemums: apply a little mint solution to their cuttings to sterilize them.

Lotus: fold off and plug the air holes with mud, then insert into light salt water.

White orchid : Wrapping it in a damp cloth at night and uncovering it during the day delays the wilting of the flower by 2-3 days.

Hibiscus : Insert into hot water for a minute or two, then into cool water.

Dahlia: Dip the cuttings into hot water for a moment, then into cold water.

Gardenia : Add 1-2 drops of fresh gravy to the water.

Chrysanthemums: in the water to raise chrysanthemums add trace amounts of urea or soil leachate (fertilizer soil added to the mix and filtered into the liquid), can make the bottle inserted chrysanthemums up to 30 days before wilting, more than with the general water can be extended by more than ten days.

Editorial

The Art of Flower Arrangement in Southern Fujian

The culture of flower arranging in the territory has been prevalent as early as in the Tang and Song dynasties. At that time, most of the temples and meditation halls for Buddha have bottles of flowers on the table columns, the rich and wealthy families living rooms and study halls, but also bottles of flowers fragrant, elegant and interesting. Celebration of auspicious days, the size of flower baskets, flower bouquets, flowers, adding festive atmosphere, even women are also fond of sideburns and hair don't have a stamen, insert clusters of flower buds to play beautifully decorated. After the Ming Dynasty, the emergence of daffodils, with small flowers, bright white jade, golden yellow into the color of the halo, "by the water from a strange bloom" characteristics, "with the aroma of vegetative want to pour the city" of the show, the art of becoming a flower arrangement of treasures, widely circulated.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, with the expansion of the city, the progress of cultural life, the art of flower arranging further improved, and became an important part of the masses of people's beautiful life. 80's, flower arranging from the family extended to the unit, departmental meetings and activities of the place, character, form increasingly novel and chic, rich in the sense of the times. To the 90's, flower arrangement prevalent, more skillful.

There are several styles of flower arrangement in the country, including Western style, classical style and free style. Western-style symmetrical and balanced composition, flower branches, dense, colorful features, suitable for the venue; classical style is mostly for the flower color red, stamens, large dosage, branching leaves wide, green thrive as a feature, suitable for celebrations, welcoming places; freestyle is generally designed according to the family room and bottles, composition highlights the line, surface, block the three elements, styling shape reflecting the elegance, innocence, the United States, the fragrance of the appropriate. Especially the daffodil flower arrangement, applied to the lobby flower, lentil flower and room flower, more popular. It is divided into a single insertion or with other flowers with the supply. The single arrangement requires full form, flourishing branches and leaves, gorgeous color and fragrance, strict structure, and gentle and joyful performance. Flower material requires moderate cutting, inserted in its method, to sparse for the appropriate, elegant for the noble. The same for the flower arrangements need to choose the same age of plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, camellia, sundew, bamboo, variegated wood and other young green leaves against the requirements of the modeling of beautiful and elegant, pure and simple and natural.

Flower bouquets are also the territory of the new courtesy supplies, widely used in welcome, condolences, congratulations and newlyweds and other activities, the production of a simpler, but the requirements of the beautiful and generous, contrasting with each other. Commonly used flowers are roses, chrysanthemums, camellias, moonflowers, fuchsias, nightshade, bamboos, etc. The bouquets are made of wax paper and wrapped with tin foil. Waxed paper and then wrapped in tinfoil, and decorated with colored ribbons and other things into.

Flower baskets were popular in the 1990s, varying in size and shape. Large flower baskets with less, small flower baskets more widely, the system is slightly similar to the bouquet, but more foliage flowers as a companion, with more open-ground flowers, also decorated with ribbons more beautiful, widely used in sympathy, congratulations on the housewarming, openings, weddings, birthdays, and other social etiquette activities.

To 1995, the prevalence of reciprocal bouquets, flower baskets, reflecting the flower as a medium, a wide range of communication, obviously elegant.