If you have your first real Christmas tree this year or you didn’t have much luck with your Christmas tree in the years past you may be wondering what is the best water for a Christmas tree.
I have heard a lot of different tips when it comes to the water source for a Christmas tree. I have heard to put in crushed up aspirin or bleach into the water as well as to only use bottled spring water for the tree as well.
When it comes to the best water for a real Christmas tree, the water right out of your faucet straight into the stand is the best option. No extra added chemicals or “special ingredients” are needed.
In fact some people don’t realize but some of these “special ingredients” that some people add to their tree water can actually harm the tree and make it not last as long as if you just used straight water. The added chemicals to the water can actually inhibit the tree from being able to get the water and moisture it needs, which leads to the drying out of the tree rather quickly.
Make Sure Your Christmas Tree Always Has Water In the Stand
If you want to extend the life of your Christmas tree and really make sure it still looks healthy and beautiful through the holiday season then make sure that every day your tree has plenty of water available.
If you let your tree dry out, a resin or sap material will start to form over the cut end and this will prevent your tree from getting as much water as it needs.
This is also why when you buy or cut your own tree you should make a fresh cut right before you place the tree in the stand with water. The fresh cut enables the tree to really absorb the water and stay moisturized instead of having to deal with the dried out end not being able to absorb the water.
The amount of water your tree absorbs every day will vary especially as time goes on, so make sure that you check the water source every day to see how much water you have left in the stand. Never allow the stand to go completely dry unless you want to have brown pine needles falling all over your home.
This is also why it is important that you buy a good Christmas tree stand that offers a large enough water reservoir top keep the tree hydrated all day long.
If you do notice that your tree is starting to dry out or you realize that you didn’t get a fresh cut on the tree before placing it in your home, then you may want to add some hot tap water as this can help some trees absorb the water better. This may work for some trees and it doesn’t hurt to at least try it on your tree.
Basically, the only thing you need to worry about when it comes to the best water for your Christmas tree is to make sure it always has plenty of water each day. Your regular tap water that comes out of your faucet will suffice just fine and you don’t need anything extra for your Christmas tree to stay hydrated and green all throughout Christmas.