What are the indicators and signs of a cut flower that is dying or dead?
Hi Iwubyoulongtime, The indicators/signs that a cut flower is dying or dead are varied to a slight degree depending upon the plant. Actually, the first and obvious sign is the cut itself, because it cannot exist without its complete vascular system, which includes roots to supply the nutrients needed. Generally, signs include: the wilting and then loss of its petals, sepals, and leaves. With some plants, there is a loss of color in the petals of the flower. The leaves also lose their brilliance as nutrients are used up and no longer being supplied. Another sign is that the flower’s stem/pedicel will also begin to wilt or sag, allowing the flower to drupe over. Some flowers (such as Carnations and most Roses) with their multiple layers of petals are able to look aesthetically pleasing longer even while losing petals because they continue to look flower-like with their remaining petals. Regarding the answer to the part of your question that states, “…where the cut flower has degraded t
