A real Christmas tree is a wonderful, still living organism. To stay green, healthy and fire-safe for longer during the holiday season, it also needs appropriate care. The most important thing is that the Christmas tree gets enough water so that it retains its freshness and aroma for longer. This also prevents rapid needling and drying out. You can find out what else needs to be taken into account in order to make your Christmas tree last longer in the following care tips.
Choose a fresh and healthy Christmas tree
A freshly cut Christmas tree will last longer than one that was cut down weeks ago and delivered to various sales points. If possible, buy your Christmas tree from a Christmas tree culture. There is even the opportunity to choose the tree yourself while it is still standing. Now you can have a freshly beaten oneBuy a Christmas tree online at Meine Tanne. The Nordmann firs on offer are freshly felled and safely transported before shipping. This means you can have a beautiful, fresh, sustainably grown specimen delivered to your door.
Find the perfect place for the Christmas tree
Choose a suitable place for the tree within your own four walls. It should be kept away from open flames or heat sources (fireplaces, radiators, heat vents, direct sunlight) as they could dry it out prematurely. A corner of the room is ideal for the Christmas tree, for example. If you want to decorate your tree with lights, place it near an electrical outlet.
Use an underlayment to protect the surface. You can use a properly sewn tree skirt or simply line the bottom with Christmas-themed paper or a piece of satin fabric. This not only serves decorative purposes but also keeps water and dirt out.
Prepare and set up the Christmas tree
Use a hand saw or chainsaw to cut an inch or two off the tree trunk to improve water absorption. The cut does not have to be diagonal or pointed, but rather straight. The Christmas tree should then be put up within 8 to 12 hours. Use a container or tree stand with sufficient water holding capacity. For Christmas trees up to 220 cm high, it should hold at least 3 liters of water. Basically: The tree should receive 1 liter of water per 2.5 cm of tree trunk. You can either buy a special tree stand with a water container or use the tried and tested version with a bucket filled with stones. First place the tree in the bucket and then place the stones around the trunk.
The Christmas tree needs enough water
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Fill the container with water. In the first two or three days as the tree settles in, it will absorb a lot of water. On the first day the amount of water could even be over 3.5 liters.
After that, you will need to top up the water daily. Make sure there is always enough liquid in the container. A well-watered tree will not only lose fewer needles, but it will also reduce the potential for fire. Because a dry tree burns faster.
Do not use additives in the water, including flower preservatives, sugar, glycerin, carbonated drinks, aspirin, honey, etc. Pure water is all you need to make the Christmas tree last longer.
How long does a Christmas tree last?
A well-cared for tree should typically stay fresh for at least three to four weeks before it naturally dries out. Check your tree regularly for dryness. Run your fingers over the needles to see if they are dry and loose. If the needles break or fall off easily, the tree has already dried out and should be discarded.
