What to do with the flowers you receive: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides
Discussions about flower processing have soared recently on social platforms, especially after holidays such as Mother’s Day and 520 Confession Day, with a large number of users sharing creative solutions. The following is a compilation and structured treatment plan for hot topics in the past 10 days across the Internet:
1. Ranking of hot topics related to flowers in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | amount of discussion | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preserved flower making tutorial | 285,000 | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | Environmentally friendly treatment of flowers | 192,000 | Weibo/Bilibili |
| 3 | Dried flowers for creative decoration | 157,000 | Zhihu/Douyin |
| 4 | How to eat flowers | 83,000 | Kitchen APP |
| 5 | Flower composting tips | 61,000 | Douban/WeChat public account |
2. Comparison of full flower treatment solutions
| Treatment method | Save duration | difficulty index | Tool requirements | Environmental protection index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 3-7 days | ★☆☆☆☆ | Vase/nutrient supplement | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hang upside down to air dry | More than 1 year | ★★☆☆☆ | Hemp rope/hanger | ★★★★★ |
| embossing process | 2-3 years | ★★★☆☆ | Heavy books/embossed boards | ★★★★☆ |
| Silica gel drying | 3-5 years | ★★★★☆ | Silica gel desiccant | ★★★☆☆ |
| Resin encapsulation | More than 10 years | ★★★★★ | AB glue/mold | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. The latest trends in flower processing
1.zero waste approach: Douyin's popular "Flower Petal Ice Box" tutorial. Put the fallen petals into the ice cube tray and freeze them. It's both beautiful and can be used to mix drinks.
2.Fragrance Recreation: The host of Station B UP demonstrated how to extract fragrance oil using the cold processing method of rose + olive oil, and the number of views exceeded one million in 7 days.
3.artistic creation：Xiaohongshu#花 specimen painting challenge, with more than 30,000 participants, using dried flowers to collage decorative paintings
4.sustainable practices: Weibo hot topic #花funeral, a natural farewell ceremony of scattering withered petals into the river
4. Scenario-based processing suggestions
| flower status | Recommended plan | time consuming |
|---|---|---|
| Just received fresh bouquet | Cut the roots at an angle of 45° + remove leaves and use preservatives | 10 minutes |
| begin to wither | Remove the packaging and hang it upside down in a ventilated place (avoid direct sunlight) | 2-3 weeks |
| completely dry | Spray hairspray to prevent flakes and make sachets/photo frames | 1 hour |
| Mildew appears | Throw away immediately, sterilize in microwave and compost | 5 minutes |
5. Things to note
1. When eating flowers, you need to confirm the safety of the species and avoid poisonous flowers such as lilies and tulips.
2. Keep the ambient humidity <60% during the drying process. It is recommended to use dehumidifier in the southern region.
3. Resin encapsulation needs to be performed in a ventilated environment and wear protective gloves.
4. Donation channels: Some cities have "flower banks" to receive reusable flowers.
According to data from the Weibo Life Research Institute, the number of searches related to flower treatment increased by 217% year-on-year in May this year, and attention to environmentally friendly treatment methods has increased significantly. Choose a suitable method so that every flower gift can continue its beautiful value.
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