Fire Proofing your
Christmas Tree
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Tips on caring for your Christmas tree at home:
Re-cut the end of the tree by 1 inch, and then let it stand in a
bucket of fireproofing mixture( recipe below) until your ready to
bring it indoors. Fill the reservoir twice a day (morning and
evening) with the remaining mixture.
Fireproof mixture for your tree :
~ 2 gallons of hot water
~2 cups of corn syrup
~2 ounces of liquid bleach
~2 pinches of Epsom salt
~1/2 teaspoon borax
~1 teaspoon of Chelated iron (found in a garden shop)
How does this fireproofing work? The
corn syrup provides sugar, which allows the tree to soak up enormous
amounts of water. Without the sugar, only a small amount of
water is absorbed. You can expect the tree to soak up 1 and
1/2 gallons of the recipe during the 10-14 day period your tree is
up. This is approximately 800% more water than it would have
absorbed growing in the forest. The
boron (in the borax) makes the water and sugar move to every needle
of your tree. The Epsom salt and Chelated iron provide
magnesium sulfate that facilitates the process of chlorophyll
production, keeping your needles green. Bleach stops the mold
from forming when water and sugar stand for a period of time. |
