How to Force Flowering Trees
During the cold winter months a lot of people like to plant flowers indoors. It's possible with a couple tricks to force spring trees to bloom faster than they naturally do. Apricot and magnolia trees are two of the most common flowers that people choose to use.
Things You'll Need:
- Scissors
- Basket
- Vase
- Thermometer
- Gloves
- Sprayer
- Gather branches that have flower buds plumping. This usually happens in late winter. Make sure you cut the stem at least 18-inches long and at a 45-degree angle. You should be able to use your normal flower cutting scissors when doing this. Carefully place the branches you collect in a basket so they can lay flat without breaking.
- Heat water on your stove to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a thermometer to make sure the water reaches at least 110 degrees.
- Pour the water into the vase; be carefully since the water is really hot. You should consider using gloves just in case you spill the water on your hands.
- Spray water on the bulbs three times each day. It's best to do this when you get up in the morning, during the middle of the day and right before you go to bed at night.
- Change the water in the vase everyday. Use new water each day; don't just reheat the same water. It's best to use fresh water since it's easily accessible.
- Place the vase in a room with just a little sunshine and keep the temperature between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.