Use A Common Vegetable To Give Your Flower Vases An Elegant Upgrade

Flowers in glass vases can be stunning all on their own, but you can add decorative upgrades to make this decorative flourish even prettier. Most flower enthusiasts consider the vessel to be almost as important as the plant and purchase stylized vases or decorate their own to enhance the look of the whole display. However, you can take your flower arrangement to the next level by thinking outside the box.

Adding cabbage leaves to a vase is a perfect way to do this. Essentially, you only need to slide enough large cabbage leaves inside a water-filled, transparent glass vase or pitcher to completely cover the inside of the base. This trendy bit of glass vase DIY results in a display of stunning greenery that conceals exposed flower stems and transforms the vase. You can even use purple cabbage if you want to try something more bizarre.

This is a simple and affordable upgrade that actually looks quite elegant. You might be familiar with the DIY cabbage vases that require you to empty the center of a cabbage and place a jar inside to store your flowers. That was a cool but messy project in which cabbage literally became the vase; instead, this is a much easier way to accomplish a similar look. With this version of the stunning cabbage vase, you also do not have to worry about an exposed cabbage attracting pests or emitting a smell in your home. It also requires minimal effort but produces stunning results. All in all, it's the perfect way to personalize a plain glass vase and make it your own.

To successfully pull off this DIY glass vase upgrade, you must fill your vase (or whatever vessel you decide to use) with water before adding your cabbage leaves. This is because the water helps the leaves suction into place. It's also a good idea to wash your cabbage leaves before adding them to your clean water so that you do not accidentally contaminate it or your vase with dirt or other debris. After washing your leaves and placing them inside, you can proceed with adding your flowers into the vase in your preferred arrangement.

There are a few caveats to keep in mind after adding cabbage leaves to your water-filled flower vase. You should know that foliage that sits in water can produce unwanted bacteria as it decomposes. This may harm the health of your flowers. Thankfully, you can combat this by replacing the water in your vase every other day. It may feel like an annoying extra step, but frequently changing out the water is ideal for optimal flower health even without the addition of cabbage leaves. As a final tip, be sure to monitor the cabbage inside the water so that you can remove them when they start to visibly decompose.