SchoolFreeware Science Video 7 - Flowers Of A Different Color - Transpiration Xylem Capillary Action
The color of the white flower can be changed. Fresh cut white flowers, a glass or cup, and food coloring are needed. Carnations are good to use. The carnations were bought at 79 cents a flower. This glass cylinder contains one cup of water with about 20 ñ 25 drops of green food coloring. The stem of the is cut and the carnation is placed in the water. The reason why the flower is cut make sure that any damaged xylem is removed. The xylem is the part of the flower that will distribute the water to the rest of the plant. The process of the flowers changing color may take up to 24 hours.
