Waxing Camellias

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • a video of Brenda Litchfield explaining the process of waxing camellias. If you want to learn more about camellias their history and care check out "Camellia Garden Field Guide." It is available on Amazon.

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  • @chokolabrown6546
    @chokolabrown6546 4 роки тому

    Florida State all day... I picked your channel before I saw the video. Love your approach.

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 4 роки тому

      Yes, go Noles! I do hope the football team is better this year. Been a few disappointing years lately. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @saylorwiley5955
    @saylorwiley5955 9 місяців тому

    You explained everything so well!

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. It's a lot of fun and I do several presentations every season. I just bought my new supply of wax for this year. It used to be $1 a pound and now it is over $4! I hope you try it.

  • @MuscleMixer
    @MuscleMixer 6 місяців тому

    I just made these for my wife today! ❤

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 6 місяців тому

      That's great! I bet she loved them. I just did a presentation last night for a garden club of 30 people. Tough to wax that many at one time and some people don't list to directions. Imagein that? I have one I did 15 days ago that still looks good. If you put them outside (cool temp) or in the fridge overnight , they will last longer.

  • @robertmassucci1
    @robertmassucci1 Рік тому

    I love your video but I hate the state of Florida not just most of people but I actually hate the soil itself. sand coral whateva.
    if you want I'll help you move away from that hellscape of a place. if you disagree, give it time you'll see.
    Very informative and well produced, nice voice, pronunciation perfect. no fumfers no ums, no you knows, well prepared outstanding vid. I just can't believe anyone in Florida could produce anything of value whatsoever. I wish you luck and you have my sympathy

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 6 місяців тому

      I spent 30 years in FL and loved it. Miami, Gainesville, Keystone Heights, Neptune Beach, Tallahassee. Graduated from UF, UNF, and FSU. Pretty numch covered the whole state. I'd move back in a second. Glad you liked the video. We did it in our kitchen.

  • @cornfloats7004
    @cornfloats7004 4 роки тому +1

    God bless you for this! You've taught me so much...

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 4 роки тому

      Thanks. It's a lot of fun to do. I just did it for a flower club on Friday. You can download the instructions from the American Camellia site.

  • @G212Made
    @G212Made 4 роки тому

    Couple out of nyc created a company “Venus et Fleur” .... man.. this is the oldest video on UA-cam using the same technique they must use. You should definitely get credit💓

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 4 роки тому +1

      Theirs is similar but a lot more complicated. I checked out an article about the process. "They'll then cut the roses at their peak state and use a non-toxic bleach to remove their color.
      Next, each rose is dehydrated. The roses are then injected with natural oils and a non-toxic and non-allergenic wax formula that is similar to silica. Afterwards, the roses sit in a color tank to soak in their dye." No wonder they last so long. They are actually dyed! I am too lazy to do all that : ) Brenda

  • @rdstobbart
    @rdstobbart 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the easy directions 🙌

    • @jackdempsey8757
      @jackdempsey8757  3 роки тому

      Thanks. It is fun to do. I hope you try it. I have not done any this season. I plan to try some summer flowers this year. Gardenias should do very well. --Brenda

  • @kathievogel1652
    @kathievogel1652 10 років тому

    thank you -you certainly made it look simple!

  • @marynajamison702
    @marynajamison702 5 років тому

    Thankyou for a wonderfull idea.xx

  • @zoranbozic7414
    @zoranbozic7414 Рік тому

    Molim vas,može li prevod na srpski jezik

  • @suleimaerazo5400
    @suleimaerazo5400 5 років тому

    Por favor me puedes explicar en español, gracias😊

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 5 років тому

      Mi español no es lo suficientemente bueno para explicarte. Lo siento. ¿Puedes leer inglés? Tengo instrucciones escritas. Puede enviarme un correo electrónico-- bcl6163@gmail.com

    • @victoriacarrizo9800
      @victoriacarrizo9800 5 років тому

      @@brendalitchfield8841 qué es lo de la botella blanca ?

    • @victoriacarrizo9800
      @victoriacarrizo9800 5 років тому

      Solo dinos los productos en español

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 5 років тому +3

      My Spanish is not good.
      aceite mineral (farmacia) y cera para hacer velas.
      Aceite mineral = 125 ml
      Cera = .45 kilo
      Para llenar una olla es posible que tenga que duplicar las cantidades. Si las flores son grandes necesitarás más.
      El aceite hace que la cera sea más delgada y así mejora los pétalos.
      La cera solo hace que los pétalos sean muy duros. Flores se quedan en un minuto o más.
      Puedes hacer muchos tipos diferentes de flores de esta manera.
      Las flores oscuras (rojas) no hacen bien. Rosas, margaritas, orquídeas, son buenas. Las flores con pétalos gruesos son las mejores.
      MÁS importante - la temperatura. 280-284 C. Más alto quemará flores. Bajar la cera será demasiado gruesa.

    • @suleimaerazo5400
      @suleimaerazo5400 5 років тому

      @@brendalitchfield8841 muchas gracias, es ud muy amable😊👍

  • @marisemiville1823
    @marisemiville1823 7 років тому

    Great tutorial! Have you ever try waxing white daisies?Mine won't retain their white color and turned brown 2 days after dipping them into how wax. Any suggestion on how to preserve their color?

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 5 років тому

      I never check this site. If they turned brown so soon it may be because the wax was too hot. Anything above 138 for whites can burn the petals. You may even want to try lower than that. The thinner/lighter in color the petals, the lower the temp.

    • @cmgmaharg1217
      @cmgmaharg1217 Рік тому

      how long do they last once waxed?

  • @sarbanigoswami4413
    @sarbanigoswami4413 5 років тому

    does it stays for years ?

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 5 років тому

      They will last for a couple weeks or more. Depends on how fresh the bloom was when it was waxed. When they fade (turn brown) you can spray paint them gold, silver, or even pink.

  • @SearchfortheMeaning
    @SearchfortheMeaning 5 років тому

    Would this work with Epiphyllum Night Blooming Cereus? The large white blooms???

    • @brendalitchfield8841
      @brendalitchfield8841 5 років тому

      I just saw this. Sorry. You can try the Cereus. The problem you may have is that there are SO many delicate petals they may not hold up to the wax and bend. Anything with very thin petals does not do well.

  • @paulashe7460
    @paulashe7460 6 років тому +1

    Mineral oil?