Cut Carnation Experiment

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this experiment is to determine which liquid aids in keeping a fresh cut carnation from wilting for the greatest amount of time.

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Everyone knows the feeling of getting home with a gorgeous new bouquet and wondering if water will make the flowers stay alive the longest. Is there any other alternative? Research was done and household items were found that claim to keep flowers alive longer than normal water. This experiment is trying to find out which liquid will keep carnations from wilting for the longest. This experiment will be looking at the effect of different types of liquids on fresh cut carnations. The reason carnations were chosen is due to the fact that their vase life is 14- 21 days, long enough to conduct a proper experiment. Carnations are …show more content…
The main scientific theory on which based the experiment is the reason flowers wilt once they are cut is due to insufficient nutrition. Nutrition is not going to the vascular system properly. The vascular system transports water and nutrition which the flower had in abundance before cut. The reason it is suggested to cut the stem at a slant is to help prevent the flow of nutrients to the flower from being slowed. This occurs by suffocating the flower by it sitting on the bottom of the vase. Flowers cut at an angle the flower can get proper nutrition. Based on the theory that bacteria and air block necessary nutrients from the water. Anti bacterial liquids, including water diluted hydrogen peroxide, should preserve the flower. It was found that sugar water nourishes the bouquet to keep it looking fresh. Citrus soda is said to brighten the flower and make it seem more vibrant. Citrus soda diluted with water provides flowers with the food and water the need. Crushed aspirin with water has claimed to keep the flowers looking alive. Is found in
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