Christmas Tree Deadly Sins: How To Prevent A Bald Christmas Tree

The same madness every year: Shortly after Christmas, the Christmas tree begins to needle, loses its green and is bare. It's your own fault, because then you didn't read the tricks from our ultimate Christmas tree guide. With just a few tricks, the tree easily lasts two to three weeks longer.

Christmas tree deadly sins and how to avoid the mistakes

30 million Germans buy a Christmas tree every year: the most beautiful Christmas tree has finally been found, but many people make the same mistake:

• You have to give your tree water: Even a cut Christmas tree needs water to keep it looking fresh and green for as long as possible.
• Sure, roots are no longer on most Christmas trees. But that doesn't matter for the few weeks in your living room, because the tree can also absorb some water from the trunk - similar to cut flowers.
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Tips for the Christmas tree

• When transporting them home, you must make sure that the tree does not get any salt spray. If it doesn't quite fit in the car, ask the dealer for a closed bag.
• Store the tree outside in a protected place and not in the living room. The temperature differences cause the tree to wilt earlier.

Water for the Christmas tree: now it's time to be careful!

• Many Christmas tree stands have a water storage. But don't pour cold water into it!
• First heat the water in the kettle until it steams. Then let the water cool for just under five minutes.
• Only now pour it into the Christmas tree stand and add a 5 cent coin.
• And don't forget: Your tree needs new water every now and then. About two liters a day.
• Never add additives (except the 5 cent coin) to the water - they will only damage the tree.

Warm water + 5 cent coin: that's the reason

• Due to the heat, the water can penetrate the tree more easily and be transported from the plant up to the needles.
• So the needles stay green and do not fall off so early.
• The 5 cent coin ensures that the Christmas tree receives minerals. At the same time, bacteria that kill the tree are killed.

The right place for the Christmas tree

• Never place the tree in front of the heater. You should also not store it in the garage.
• The best place is in a corner with enough space for the branches.