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Have you ever compared dried and canned flowers? Have you wondered what the differences and similarities are between them or what are the best options for your home (for decoration or other uses)?

If this is the case, but it is not entirely clear to you what you should know about dried and preserved flowers, then we will tell you all the details so that you do not have any doubts about them. Read on.

Dried flowers: what are they and how to get them?

Before you start talking about which flower is better than dried and which is preserved, it is crucial that you know what we mean when we talk about dried flowers and also about preserved flowers. This way you will be able to know the differences you will find between them.

Starting with dried flowers, They can be defined as natural flowers which, as a result of the process of drying and dehydration, they lose the water they have inside in such a way that only the structure remains, but they lose the fluid that gave them life.

In other words, dried flowers are only natural flowers, when dried they lose their appearance and shape, leaving wrinkled petals and leaves.

Indeed, thanks to the “air drying” process, they are much more breakable because they resemble sheets of paper (lithe pressure would break the petals or leaves).

What is the process they go through? As we have already said, water is removed from the flowers in such a way that the plant “drys out”. But unlike wilting, complete preservation occurs.

You may have ever done this process at home. For example, take a flower, place it between napkins and press down with your weight to release all the water. Or leaving a bouquet of flowers hanging from the ceiling upside down (in such cases, it is recommended that it be a room that can be left in the shadowy), and applying varnish or similar so that it dries while retaining its shape.

In return, you will receive an almost intact flower that will serve you for many years.

Advantages of using dried flowers in interior decoration

Decorating with dried flowers gives many possibilities. It can be decorated with flower petals, bouquets of dried flowers, ornaments, etc. It can also be found with preserved flowers, although to a slightly more narrow extent.

So, On a decorative level, one of the main advantages is the operate of a natural element. Even when it is droughty, this process takes place without touching the plant itself, i.e. without using any agents that could change the appearance of the dried flower.

Another advantage of dried flowers in decoration is their aroma.. Did you know that they can retain the scent they had? It’s not forever, but after a while you’ll be able to enjoy it and appreciate it because it escalates quite a bit. So if a dried flower is very aromatic, it is normal for it to retain that aroma for a long season.

Preserved flowers: what are they and how are they processed?

Now if we focus on preserved flowers, you should know that they are created using chemical techniques and products that aim to preserve the shape, color, etc. of the flower. However, they undergo a chemical dyeing process. This means that even though they have a certain color, they are actually manipulating that shade and color to make it appreciated even more. We are therefore dealing with a more artificial element than dried flowers. This does not mean that only white flowers are used and dyed, in fact other colors are used, only this color is artificially treated and dyed so that it does not lose it over time.

For this reason, they do not retain the natural smell they had and only after adding the fragrance will they be able to smell them (usually they do not smell at all or, if freshly prepared, they smell of chemical products).

In return, it retains a natural touch, as if it were a real flower. That’s why it attracts attention, because it is like a real flower, but it is known that it will last a long time (not until you droughty it, be careful, although you are more breakable, if you are not careful, they may fall off earlier).

The main advantage of preserved flowers is their appearance. They are very attractive decoratively and can be stored in perfect condition for some time (yes, taking care of them from dust so that they do not lose their color).

Dried or preserved flowers: which option is best?

Now that you know what dried flowers are and what are preserved flowers, you may still be undecided about which option is best. And at this point the answer is not uncomplicated.

First, your own taste comes into play. There are those who like to look at dried flowers; but there are people who don’t like them and prefer the canned ones because they retain their appearance, shape, color… even if it lasts for a shorter time than the droughty ones.

Another aspect to consider is whether you prefer flowers that have undergone a natural treatment to preserve them, or a more complicated one, often using various types of artificial products to preserve them as if they were alive.

There is no doubt that if you want to decorate them, the preserved flowers will be more impressive against droughty; but you can also play with the latter.

As you can see, comparing dried and preserved flowers is not uncomplicated. The final answer to choosing one or the other will depend on your preferences and what you want to achieve. Do you have any doubts? Leave them in the comments and we will try to answer.