Ah, tulips. Those elegant spring beauties that bring freshness to the home and a gentle explosion of color to every kitchen counter. But their beauty is often so short-lived that they could be mistaken for a seasonal TikTok trend. They barely start drooping their heads – as if they have lost the will to live.
Tulips are the harbingers of spring, but unfortunately they wither too quickly. We change their water with great care, hide them from the sun, and keep them away from radiators and we say nice things to them (although that's probably more beneficial to our mental health than the flowers). And yet... the tulips persistently grieve, wilt, and drop their leaves like a drama queen before the grand finale.
Tulips + water = love... but only for a short time
Tulips – a symbol of spring, tenderness and those Instagram photos we all share before they start to wilt as motivation on Monday mornings. They usually last five to ten days in a vase. But that, as all cut flower lovers know, is a very optimistic estimate. Unless you put them in an air-conditioned room without sunlight and change the water regularly, their fate is sealed.
But – watch out, TikTok is here to save you! One resourceful social media user has revealed a trick that's so simple, you wonder why we didn't know this before.
All you need are two coinsYes, you read that right.
It's not some new currency to buy freshness - it's good old copper. The trick? You simply throw it into a vase of tulips two copper coinsWhy? Because copper has an antimicrobial effect, meaning it kills those nasty bacteria that rot stems and flowers.
Tulips often wilt due to germs, overcrowding in a vase, incorrectly cut stems, or simply because they are flowers. But with your two cents (literally!) you can extend their life.
And yes, we know that not every coin is made of real copper anymore. If you have an older one, give it a try - at least the flowers will appreciate it, if not the store.
@cleanwithgeorgiia Goodbye sad tulips 👋 #spring #springcleaning #springvibes #tidytok #fyp #flowers #cleantok #hacks #cleaningtiktok ♬ original sound – Clean with Georgia
How to properly cut tulips (and not your nerves)
If you want, yes tulips they don't look like sad little sticks after just two days, cut off their stems at an angleNot only does this look more professional (and botanically serious), it also allows for better water absorption.
Everyday change the water – don't just top it up like it's soup. And if you have it on hand flower food, add it to your vase without any guilt. Tulips deserve a little gourmet treatment.
Small trick, big difference
So – next time you buy a bouquet of tulips, don’t forget those few cents. Literally. A small thing for you, but a big deal for your flowers. And yes, for your Insta stories too, because no one likes wilted tulips in the background of a coffee photo.
