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Author Question: Explain why tonic water is an excellent preservative for cut flowers. What will be an ideal ... (Read 71 times)

bobypop

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Explain why tonic water is an excellent preservative for cut flowers.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You would like to buy a large specimen plant, but the cost is too much for your budget. In what other way might you be able to give the illusion of a tall plant using only a short one?
 
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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It contains sugar to supply the cut flowers with carbohydrate for respiration. It is acidic, which reduces the rate of bacterial growth in the water. It contains preservative, which inhibits bacterial growth in the water.

Answer to Question 2

Use a plant stand, pedestal, or other design element to raise it to a higher level.


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