I’m.not the only one who bought a tree at IKEA tosay… The explanation that came with it is fucking confusing as hell, should I leave it for 1 or 2-3 days, with or without water? When should I cut of the bottom 3 cm exactly? Or is that just if I left it in a cold, dark place for 2-3 days instead of 1?! And why specifically am I supposed to cut it (again? Or for the first time if I left it for just 1 day instead of 2-3?!) before decorating it? When are they assuming I’m going to decorate it here?
5 comments
Please refeer to your **botanist**, **plant scientist** or **phytologist** for such inquiry.
Also you can call the IKEA customer service.
So, after the tree is cut down, the cut end will begin to dry out and resin can clog the water conducting tissues in the trunk. So, it is a good idea to trim off a few cm, to open it back up and allow it to more easily absorb the water. Then once it is in its tree stand, make sure it has adequate water each day, as this will help prevent the pine needles from drying out through the holidays. The tree should last about 6 weeks.
Not sure of any specific IKEA steps, but those were the steps my family used to take when we purchased or cut down a fresh Christmas tree.
No need to leave it standing anywhere. Cut an inch off the bottom so all the hard sap at the cut doesnt block it’s ability to absorb water and stick it straight in a stand with water.
Make sure it always has water. Should last until after Christmas. If you have a fireplace burn the pine needles and wood after it’s dead to make your house smell amazing.
Ask Jesus!
That why we cut down trees and sell them in IKEA.
for Jesus.
Ask him.
He’ll probably know.
I bought an ikea tree when i first came to japan and never again will I buy a real tree. My ac dried up the tree and it withered before christmas day lol.