How do flowers absorb colored water? What white flowers can you change?
You can change the flower color at any time during the year.We can understand the science behind this experiment.
preschoolers love to make their hands colorful and this experiment can be done with them.Kids of all ages can do this experiment, not just for fun, but to learn some science as well.They can change the variables and see the results.
I tried this with my daughters when they were young.
This experiment was done with white roses and daisy flowers.The daisy flower didn't get the optimum result, we suspect the powder form of food coloring.I will keep you updated on this once I find out.There are more white flowers here.
Step 1: Pick a glass container.Add a few drops of food color to your choice.We chose Blue, it's up to you.
I asked my daughter to pour some water into the water glass.This would make a glass full of water.
It is an optional step.The flower's stem was cut with a knife.The cut part needs to be in the cross of the stem to absorb water.Make sure we have enough length to submerse it into the food color.I didn't want to give kids sharp knives so I took care of this step.Be attentive and watch over the kids if your kid is doing this step.
Tisha stepped in to do her part in the experiment.She put the flowers in the glass.She was complaining that the color didn't change.I told her that it would take time.
We went to sleep and woke up in the morning.The rose flower was blue in color after 12 hours.The edge of the petals had more color than the inner side.My younger one started jumping in joy after seeing it.
The flower was allowed to sit in the food color for 12 hours.The flower looked even more beautiful after 24 hours.The mission was accomplished.
The xylem has thin tubes inside it that absorb water.Water is carried through the Xylem to other parts of the plant.Water travels to the xylem when the water molecule gets attracted.It happens because of transpiration and solar energy.When the sun shines, transpiration occurs when the water in the stems, leaves, and flowers is lost.The vacuum in the xylem tubes top will be created by the loss of water from these parts.When you drink with a straw, imagine the movement of any liquid.You can learn more from here.
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I'm named Angela.I like to do science experiments at home with my kids.I like to explore new craft ideas.Let's get to know each other.