How much is a rose in a glass flask
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A rose in a flask is an original gift that, with proper care, can delight you for 5 years. Such longevity of the flower is due to the special solution with which it is processed. The everlasting plant is a man-made work of art. However, such a living gift requires careful handling and care, otherwise the duration of its life will be significantly reduced. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself in advance with what conditions to keep the eternal rose so that it pleases the eye for a long time.
Rose in a glass flask - a real plant or not
The eternal rose is a living, not an artificial flower that has been treated with special solutions. With proper care, this souvenir can stay fresh for a long time. Rose in glass can be of different shades. There are both classic colors - white, pink, red, and exotic - blue, light blue, black, purple, rainbow. You can also order a backlit souvenir. At the same time, a rose in a jar or flask completely retains its external properties and aroma throughout the entire storage period. But for this to be true, counterfeits must be avoided.
An unfading rose will decorate any interior
The main differences between the original eternal rose:
- the bud is symmetrical, on the sepals there should not be even the slightest signs of glue in the form of white spots;
- leaves are smooth, with an even jagged edge, dark green uniform color;
- petals on a stand are even, not wrinkled, large;
- glass protective flask, smooth, bubble-free;
- polished stand.
How much is a real rose in a flask? You can also distinguish a fake for the price. A quality souvenir, stabilized using a special technology, cannot be cheap. You can buy a rose that costs 5 years in a flask at a price of 7,500 rubles. The delivery of original flowers is carried out in a special box, which allows them to be transported safely at any distance. Cheaper options are made without observing the technological process.
The fake has a plastic protective flask
For the first time, the spouses Paul and Jeanette Lambert tried to prolong the life of a living flower in the 70s of the last century. And they succeeded due to the fact that they were able to replace the cell sap of the plant with a special stabilizing composition. The manufacturing technology was based on the processes that are used in embalming. The experiment was successful, and thanks to him the world was able to appreciate the beauty of roses in a glass dome.
How long is the flower kept in a stabilized state
If you follow all the recommendations for caring for a rose in a jar or glass flask, it retains its qualities for 5 years. However, this was provided that an original souvenir was purchased, stabilized and adapted to external conditions thanks to a special technological process.
The long life of the flower is achieved thanks to the stabilizing impregnation, which penetrates the plant cells and preserves them. It stays on the rose for 5 years, which allows the petals to retain their elasticity and aroma. But the withering process cannot be completely stopped. Gradually, the protective solution evaporates, moisture leaves the flower, and after the expiration date, the petals dry out and fall off.
How to care for a living flower under glass
A rose under a glass cover needs minimal maintenance. Therefore, it will not be difficult to preserve it for 5 years even for a person who is not fond of floriculture.
Key recommendations:
- A stabilized rose does not require watering, so it does not need to be watered or sprayed.
- A living souvenir should be placed away from direct sunlight, as ultraviolet light promotes burnout of petals and accelerates the withering process.
- The wooden stand on which the flower is installed must be periodically wiped from dust with a dry cloth without using any cleaning agents.
- The inside of the glass flask should also be regularly cleaned of dust with a regular dry cloth, and on top it can be wiped with a stain and fingerprint remover.
- The temperature range for storing a flower is from +5 to +30 degrees, but sharp changes should not be allowed.
- The flower should be opened as little as possible. In this case, you cannot try to remove the rose from the stand, touch it or squeeze its petals.
- Wind is also contraindicated for this souvenir, so an open flower should be protected from drafts.
The optimum humidity level for a rose in a bulb is 60-80%
Sometimes you can hear that the glass bulb is fogging up inside. This happens if the rose is not closed well enough. In this case, glycerin attracts moisture from the outside air, so condensation forms inside. This usually occurs in humid or hot rooms, as well as with sudden temperature changes. To remedy the situation, wipe the glass cover with a dry cloth and transfer the rose to another more suitable place.
How to make an eternal rose under glass
An eternal living rose in a glass flask goes through a long and painstaking technological process. Experienced florists are working on its creation, taking into account all the features of the flower.
Initially, the bud is cut and fixed for further drying for 10 days in special conditions. During this period, moisture leaves the petals, but their structure is preserved. The flower cells are then filled with a glycerin-based solution. This procedure allows the rose to be brought into a stabilizing state. If necessary, at this stage, the bud is discolored, and then painted in the desired shade.
After preparing the bud, it is fastened to the dried stem and the flower is placed on a polished wooden stand. At the end, the rose is covered with a glass flask to create favorable conditions for long-term storage.
The stabilized rose does not crumble or break from touch
Is it possible to make such a flower yourself
At home, you can make a living flower that will remain fresh for several months, but no more. The recipe for the original balsamic solution is kept in the strictest confidence, so it is impossible to reproduce it yourself.
How to process
You can preserve a flower at home using glycerin or paraffin. There are several technologies, so you should study the specifics of the procedure in each case in advance.
The process of making a rose in glycerin:
- A semi-open flower must be maintained for 24 hours without water, head down. This will allow moisture to evaporate, but the plant will not wither.
- Cut the stem at a 45 degree angle.
- Combine water and glycerin in equal parts.
- Put the flower in the resulting solution for 2 weeks, which will allow it to fill the plant cells and displace the juice.
If a flower is needed to create a living picture, then it can be completely stabilized. To do this, you need to combine glycerin and water in a 1: 2 ratio, and carefully move. Then you should heat the solution to +70 degrees and immerse the flower completely in it, without first cooling the liquid. Leave the plant in this state for 15-20 days so that the cells can completely absorb the glycerin.
Glycerin will help keep the rose fresh for 6 months
Technology for making a long-lasting rose using paraffin:
- Prepare an iron container for immersing the flower.
- Melt the paraffin in a water bath and pour into a container.
- Cool the solution for 5-6 minutes.
- Slowly lower the bud into it and immediately take it out so that the petals do not have time to deform.
- Turn the bud upside down to allow the paraffin to penetrate.
- Repeat the procedure 3-4 times until each petal is covered with a solution on both sides.
- Hang the rose upside down to drain excess liquid.
A hairdryer can be used to remove dust from long-lasting homemade colors.
A rose in a flask is an ideal decorative element that will delight you with its appearance for 5 years with minimal maintenance. Thanks to special processing, the flower fully retains its decorative qualities and aroma. Therefore, recently the popularity of such an original gift has increased. A live long-lasting rose is a full-fledged replacement for a bouquet, but it retains its freshness for much longer.
