Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Advantages Of Using Floral Water Beads

By Marissa Velazquez


Floral water beads are tiny decorative materials which when added to water swell up to ten times their original size. They are used for house plants to make them more attractive. Adding these substances to your flower arrangement displayed in clear glass vessels adds a beautiful color to it. They are biodegradable and act as a powerful liquid absorbent.

They are safe to work with because they are not toxic at all. However, there are some cautions to take when dealing with these products. First, they should be kept out of reach from small children since they can choke them if swallowed. Second, any bead that falls on the ground should be swept up as these substances may become slippery when wet. They should also not be frozen or flushed down the drains.

They are normally used in potted flowers as base fillers for flower centerpieces. They bring out a nice color when used in clear flower vases. They also make the flower arrangement look stunning by hiding the stalks which are normally not so pleasing to the eye.

These beads make use of a substance called polymer and this substance is similar to silicon. It can absorb liquids of up to 400 times its weight and release them slowly. This feature is a big blessing to florists who tend to be busy and do not have time to keep monitoring their flowers. The feature enables them to do other businesses while the flowers progress on well.

They greatly appreciate this product as a plant gel since they can use it instead of natural soil for the potted flowers. It is also very convenient because it does not produce any odor or toxins making it environmental friendly. If properly maintained it can go for as long as seven years and if used in gardens, it helps in water conservation.

It releases vitamins and other useful nutrients directly to the flower roots making them healthier and last longer. Water absorption with this substance can be as high as 90 percent while with clay soil it reaches a mere 50 percent. This is a huge difference and a great reason to use it instead of soil. Adding natural dye to it makes the flowers very appealing to look at.

People often use them to make decorations with flowers during special events. Gift items can also be wrapped along with these items to make them look classy. The glass vase could be in fact cheap but when you add some clear crystals to be the base fillers for the package, it appears gorgeous and expensive. One could use artificial or natural flowers and could either submerge them into the crystals or let them just float and they will appear classy gorgeous way.

You could make different designs for floral displays with the use of these floral water beads. The whole package could be designed using just a single color and on the other hand, it could be designed using different colors. One may choose to buy a complete package from a florist but that is more expensive than just making it yourself.




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