How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh ... Hydrangea

How to keep flowers fresh longer, especially hydrangea? This Ikebana tutorial video shows you how alum does a trick. For an online Ikebana class, visit iloveikebana.com.
About this video:
In this video Akemi Sagawa, a Sogetsu Ikebana flower arrangement instructor, shows you how to keep flower fresh longer, especially hydrangea.
What you need:
Alum, a food additive that you use for pickling and canning.
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Yes, isn't it, Cindy! I wonder if alum works for other flowers than hydrangea.

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[@Travelingwithachair]

That is an amazing demonstration. Does Alum work for other flowers?

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for your comment! I will try with some other flowers. Please stay tuned!

[@ISBSb-or4tt]

I have been watching your videos recently, thanks for the wonderful tips on everything. Does the cutting under water and applying of alum work for all or most flowers?

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching the videos. Most of the flowers are fine just cutting under water. Some flowers that don't last long, tend to last longer with alum.
For wisteria, on the other hand, alcohol seems to work better.

[@googlyswings3171]

Can we addalum to all cut flowers or alum is only for Hydrangia. I need learn a lit from you 🙏🏻🌹

[@ladywoodelf]

What a great trick. Does it only apply to the woody stems of hydrangea flowers or other softer flower stems too?

[@ILoveIkebana]

For most flowers it's enough to cut stems under water. Alum, however, seems to work for most of the flowers.

[@user-dg2xi4gp7u]

Great tip! Does the alum powder work for other flowers too?

[@ILoveIkebana]

I haven't tried yet. I will try for some other flowers, too.

[@manjarippen]

what is album ...where do u get it?

[@jaybee8486]

Nice videos and tutorials! Thank you for sharing! Does alum work also for other flowers, or only hydrangea?

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching the video. Alum is not necessary for most flowers, but I see it works best for hydrangea. I will keep experimenting for other flowers.

[@ptsd3243]

@@ILoveIkebana thank you for your feedback.

[@rosactaylor]

Does that apply to all flowers?

[@ILoveIkebana]

I tried Alum for many flowers. It doesn't harm, but for some flowers cutting under water is just enough.

[@ranichaudhary3978]

Where do you get Alum ? Thank you

[@ILoveIkebana]

You can get it at any grocery store, I think. Please look for it at the spice section.

[@teresafong4977]

What is Alum and where to buy it.

[@ILoveIkebana]

You can get it at a grocery store,
www.mccormick.com/spices-and-flavors/herbs-and-spices/spices/alum

[@MarMar-fh9eo]

Do you teach online courses?

[@ILoveIkebana]

Yes, I do. But no more beginners' class scheduled this year. I'm planning to have a beginners' class sometime next year. Please visit iloveikebana.com/ for more details.
Thank you,
Akemi

[@TeresaSans]

Sorry what is alum ?

[@ILoveIkebana]

Alum is a food additive that you use for pickling and canning. You should find alum on the spice isle in a grocery store. I hope you find it.
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