Caring for Freshly Cut Bupleurum

There are approximately 185 to 195 different species of Bupleurum, or Chai Hu, the Chinese phrase meaning “kindling of the barbarians”. It is considered a filler flower in the florist world and is refined to create an herbal medication used for detoxifying and relieving muscle tension and spasms. Proper care must be taken when caring for freshly picked Bupleurum to ensure it does not wilt. This involves providing the correct water and room temperature.

Pruning shears
Basket
Plastic buckets
Vases
Warm water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Cut the stems during the early morning when the flower is the most fragrant using a pair sharp pruning shears. Set them gently into a basket or plastic bucket.
- 2
  Bring the flowers into the house immediately and place them into a vase filled with warm water. This vase is temporary and used to prevent wilting.
- 3
  Prepare a permanent home for the Bupleurum. Fill a vase with warm water and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- 4
  Remove the Bupleurum from the temporary vase and hold the stems under a warm tap. Trim 1 inch from the stem’s bottoms with sharp scissors. Pull off any foliage that will fall below the vase’s water line to prevent potential bacterial infection.
- 5
  Arrange the Bupleurum in the permanent vase. Replace the water and preservative every two days.

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