Can dried flowers be stored in the refrigerator?

Dried flowers can be stored in the refrigerator, but the following points need to be noted:

1. Applicability: Although the refrigerator can provide a low temperature and dry environment, which is conducive to extending the storage time of dried flowers, not all dried flowers are suitable for storage in the refrigerator. Some dried flowers that contain a lot of water may freeze in the refrigerator, causing the petals to deform or break. Therefore, before choosing to put dried flowers in the refrigerator, you need to know whether this type of dried flowers are suitable for storage in low temperatures.

2. Packaging: If you decide to store the dried flowers in the refrigerator, you should use clear plastic film or storage bag to properly wrap the dried flowers. Doing so prevents the dried flowers from absorbing odors in the refrigerator, while avoiding direct contact between the dried flowers and other foods in the refrigerator.

3. Moisture-proof and mildew proof: A small amount of desiccant, such as peat or silica gel desiccant, can be added to the package to absorb the excess water that may exist and prevent the breeding of moisture and mold.

4. Take out regularly: It is not recommended to store dried flowers in the refrigerator for a long time. Dried flowers should be removed regularly to acclimate to room temperature and check their condition. If the dried flowers are found to be faded, deformed or otherwise damaged, measures should be taken in time to repair or replace them.

5. Avoid frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator: In order to reduce the impact of temperature fluctuations in the refrigerator on dried flowers, you should try to avoid frequently opening and closing the refrigerator door.

To sum up, although the refrigerator can provide a relatively stable low-temperature preservation environment for dried flowers, the above points still need to be paid attention to to ensure that dried flowers can maintain a good condition. At the same time, for most cases, a cool, dry, ventilated environment at room temperature is usually the better choice for preserving dried flowers.