Professional Florist and Home Gardener Thorn Stripper
Effectively remove thorns and foliage from roses and other plant stems for cleaned flower stems needed for floral arrangements and to protect your hands from thorn and sharp burr cuts.
A useful tool for any rose or flower grower, or florist - simply pull along the cut stems to slice off thorns and strip leaves. The sharpened inner edge removes thorns cleanly reducing stem damage. Regularly clean the stripper.
To protect the cut stems from pathogens make your own flower food to combine with the vase water. See below for a natural and classic flower food recipe that feeds the flowers and prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi in the water.
Vase Water Anti-Microbial Flower Food Recipe
Ingredients
- 1L Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Percarbonate
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour water mixture into a clean vase.
- Cut flower stem ends at a 45 degree angle.
- Add the flowers to the vase.
- Keep flowers fresher for longer by replacing the water mixture every few days.