The Christmas tree is the most popular Christmas ornament. Usually, a cut Christmas tree is put in for the holidays, which brings the wonderful smell of the forest into the house. Unfortunately,the tree often fades very quickly and drops needles , losing its decorative value. That is why it is worth finding outwhat to do to make the Christmas tree stand longer and not lose needlesThanks to these methods it will stay at the Magi, and maybe even longer!
What to do to make the Christmas tree stand longer and not lose needles?
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Every year, more and more Christmas tree offers appear on the market.Despite the great popularity of artificial Christmas trees, Poles still most eagerly spend Christmas withnatural conifersTheir wonderful smell and the aura they spread around them help create a unique Christmas atmosphere. Live Christmas trees, however, also have their drawbacks, and their life span is quite short. The question arises:what to do to make the Christmas tree stand longer?
How to buy a Christmas tree to make it stay longer?
If we want to enjoy the moments spent with the family with a beautiful and fragrant Christmas tree for as long as possible, it is worth remembering a fewrules related to the purchase, decoration and care of a Christmas treeIt is very important the very choice of the Christmas tree. Regardless of whether you decide on a cut tree or in a pot, it is worth paying attention to whether the needles have a juicy green color and the twigs are flexible and flexible,which proves that the Christmas tree is freshBy choosing such a tree, we can be sure that the Christmas tree will accompany us throughout the holidays.It is also worth remembering that the trees of the most popular Norway spruce usually lose needles quite quickly. Therefore, it is worth buying a slightly more expensive silver or prickly spruce.Fir trees are the most durable
What to do to prevent the Christmas tree from losing needles?
After bringing the tree home , clean it and choose a place to set it up. If we want to extend the joyful moments in the glow of colorful baubles and flickering lights, it is worth paying attention to factors such as the ambient temperature, daily watering and nutrition of the tree.
Christmas trees should never be placed close to sources of heat- radiators or a fireplace, and in the room where we put our Christmas tree, the temperature should not exceed 20 ° C. We should also remember to check the water level every day and replenish its deficiency.A properly irrigated Christmas tree will not lose needlesas soon as a dry tree.
ATTENTION! Few people know this trick: -)
If you want the Christmas tree not to lose needles, cut the stump from the bottom by about 3 cm before placing it in the stand. Then put the tree in a bucket and pour warm water (the water must only be slightly warm, not hot!). This treatment will improve the hydration of the Christmas tree and keep it fresh for much longer.
Christmas trees, like all other green plants, need vitamins and microelements to live and developSo, from time to time to water the tree with special nutrients, e.g. : Chrysal brand. The preparation is available in small single-use sachets, sold in flower shops all over the country. Chrysal should be dissolved in 0.5 liters of water and poured into a stand. Thanks to thiswe will provide the Christmas tree with all the necessary ingredientsto keep it looking he althy, not losing needles and smelling beautiful for many weeks.Chrysal conditioner is also available in liquid in 250 ml bottles at a price of about PLN 10.And if the nutrient sachets are left unused after Christmas, we can use them to care for cut flowers in a vase.
Follow these rules to make the Christmas tree stand longer and not lose needles
Taking care of the Christmas tree will be facilitated by 8 basic rules, which are worth sticking to if we wantto keep the Christmas tree in good condition
8 basic rules care of the Christmas tree so that it does not lose needles and lasts as long as possible :
- When shopping, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the Christmas tree has green needles and dense, flexible twigs.Only fresh trees can accompany us at home for several weeks.
- In order for the Christmas tree to stand longer, it is worth taking care of the appropriate ambient temperatureBefore finally placing the Christmas tree in the house, it should be hardened for about an hour in a cool room or on a balcony. In the room where we want to put the tree, the temperature should not exceed 20 ° C.You should also make sure that the Christmas tree is far away from heat sources - radiators, stoves and a fireplace.
- Christmas trees in pots do not require replanting.The cut trees should be placed in a special stand which should be filled with water . If the tree is tall or very spread, the stand can be additionally loaded with sand or stones.
- To prevent the tree from losing needles, before placing the tree in the stand,cut a piece of the trunk about 2-3 cm, and then harden it by placing the tree in a bucket or stand with warm water. Thanks to this, the Christmas tree will absorb water better.
- Both the cut tree and the Christmas tree in a pot should be watered regularly with lukewarm waterThe soil in the pot should be slightly moist, and in the case of a cut tree, the water level should not fall below the line of its trunk. In order for the twigs to stay fresh longer, it is also worth sprinkling the tree with cold spray water every day.
- It is worth adding a special nutrient for green plantse.g. Chrysal brand once a week to the water in the stand or pot. Vitamins and microelements contained in the preparation will allow us to enjoy the view of a he althy and green Christmas tree for longer.
- Before you start decorating your Christmas tree, make sure that its twigs are thoroughly cleanedThe number of Christmas decorations should be selected according to the thickness and number of twigs, as more delicate trees can break under their weight.When decorating your Christmas tree, also try to use LED lighting instead of standard lights that generate a lot of heat
- A beautiful, colorful Christmas tree is always of special interest to children. Thereforeif there are little ones in the house, the tree should be properly secured so that the youngest members of the household can safely look for Christmas gifts under it .
How to protect a Christmas tree when there are children at home?
First of allthe Christmas tree should be placed away from cupboards or sofas , which make it easier for children to climb up the tree. If it is possible, it is worth to additionally tie the tree trunk to a curtain rod or heavy furniture, which will prevent it from falling over.
Glass, glowing baubles stimulate children's imagination, and at the same time heavily burden the tree branches. That is why we shouldreplace them with plastic, light and unbreakable decorations , or hang those that are breakable in the upper parts of the Christmas tree, which will not be reached by the little hands of children. Finally, make sure that the little ones do not have access to the wires from Christmas tree lights and secure the socket when the plug from the lamps is not plugged into it.Also remember to inform children about safety rules and establish rules of behavior with them near the Christmas tree: -)
