yes!..i work at a florist and we found it is the best way to preserve flowers. Not all of them but some that are more fickle like hydrangea. We have used Alum to make arrangements with hydrangea far ahead of events.
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Yes, alum can help preserve cut flowers by reducing the growth of bacteria in the water and enhancing the uptake of water through the stems. To use alum, dissolve it in water before adding the flowers, and change the water regularly to maintain the flowers' freshness.
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Some common substances that can be used to arrest decay of cut flower stems are a floral preservative solution, a mix of sugar and bleach, or simply fresh water that is changed daily. These solutions help provide nutrients, reduce bacterial growth, and maintain the pH balance of the water to extend the life of the cut flowers.
7-Up contains sugar and citric acid, which provide nutrients and help lower the pH of the water, preventing bacterial growth and extending the life of cut flowers. The sugar acts as a food source for the flowers, while the citric acid helps water flow up the stems more easily.
The common name for potash alum is alum.
Potash alum is another name for potassium alum. Alum is a class of molecular compounds, and included in the class is potassium alum. So, they are not the same thing, but yet very similar in that potash alum is a member of the alum class.