How to make a tree last longer
The most important attribute of the New Year holidays isbeautiful, furry, green tree. Now almost everywhere you can buy its artificial analog, which will serve you for many years. However, many people are more fond of living trees, because their coniferous flavor is so reminiscent of childhood! In this article we will tell you how to make the tree stand longer and make you happy not only on New Year's Eve, but also after.
How to choose a good live spruce
To the tree stood as long as possible, the first thingit must be selected correctly. When you come to the Christmas tree market, remember that you are only interested in a freshly cut plant. It is unlikely that every seller honestly admits that his goods are not very good.
Therefore, when choosing a fresh live Christmas tree, consider the following recommendations:
Examining the tree, draw a hand along its branch against the growth of needles. If after that you will see that many of them are showered - then, the fir tree has been felled for a long time and it will not last long for you.
You can also check the trunk section. If it shows through the juice - the living tree was cut down recently.
Another important indicator of freshness is the colorneedles. Yellowed, brownish needles - a sign that the tree does not last long. Among other things, the needles must be flexible, do not break and do not come off the branch well.
When considering a tree, shake it a bit and note whether it is falling apart.
When choosing a plant, consider its breed. For example, a pine has a property to stand longer than a spruce.
And the last: watch how long they sell coniferous in the market, where you are going to make a purchase. If a point was discovered recently or periodically brought to it a new product - you have every chance to buy a beautiful and fresh live Christmas tree.
How to make a tree last longer
To extend the life of the tree, listen to the following tips:
Allow the plant to adapt in warmth. Bring the fir tree with frost, do not rush to put it in the stand and dress up. Better take her to the balcony or veranda so that she gradually gets used to a higher air temperature. Do not forget to pre-wet a suitable piece of cloth and wrap the trunk at the cut location. Leave the tree in the cool for a day, then bring it home.
To stay for a long time, it is necessary to properly process its trunk. Spil down a small fragment of it and peel the bark around. So wood will absorb water better.
Select to install a suitable treeCapacity, for example, a bucket of sufficient capacity. Put a spruce into it and fill the bucket with sand to the top. It is better if the filler is of high quality - this one can be bought in a shop selling plants.
That the living tree as long as possible retained itsbeauty, prepare the right composition for her moisturizing. To do this, in a pair of liters of water, dissolve 100 g of sugar, 0.5 tsp. salt and 2 powdered acetylsalicylic acid tablets. The mixture is poured into a bucket of sand in which the plant is standing. If you instead of the whole tree decided to decorate the house with separate twigs - they can also be put in a vase filled with a similar composition.
And the last tip: Choose the right place for your Christmas tree in the house. Do not place it near heat sources: batteries, heaters, etc. Do not forget to add a small amount of water every day to the bucket with sand, because moisture constantly evaporates. It is very good to irrigate the needles. Following all these tips, you can make it so that your New Year's beauty pleased you with long winter days. We hope that our recommendations will be useful to you.
