Dry flowers are flowers in dried form, which can be kept for a longer period of time. The shelf life of dried flowers varies by variety. Almost all dried flowers have a shelf life of at least 6 months. Factors that affect the shelf life of dried flowers are exposure to sunlight, humidity and how they are handled.[1] Because of their fragility, it is not wise to move or handle the flowers regularly. Dry flowers can be made in different ways. For instance, flowers can be placed in a cardboard box, they can be pressed into a thick book, or they can be hung in a hot air oven. But the most common way is to hang them upside down in the air to dry It is important that fresh flowers have just started to bloom. Then excess leaves can be removed, and the flowers can be hung up.
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