Can you bring a rose back to life once it is dried up?

Question

If so, how. I tried cutting off the bottom of the stem. Didn't seem to work. Answers are appreciated.

Answer 1

No. If you are really desperate you can try soaking the whole thing in water (laying on its side and weighted) to rehydrate, but they reach a point and they are gone. All roses either dry out or drop petals eventually.



You could preserve it as is -- borax in the laundry soap aisle is used for drying/preserving flowers -- or make beads of the petals. The link for the following recipe calls for 4 cups, so you would have to get other rose petals.



You could also wear a pressed petal in a locket. (I'm assuming you are trying to keep this rose longer out of affection for the giver.)

Answer 2

Although it is very rare, i have seen roses begin to grow after being dried for over a month. I'm not sure what specific conditions cause this behavior, but it is possible.

Answer 3

I don't think so, but why not dry it or press it? That way you'll have it forever :)

Answer 4

TRY CLONING! LIKE THIS BRAINPOP VIDEO

Answer 5

No