Description
A delightful DIY project that explores capillary action using fresh flowers and food coloring.
Ingredients
- Fresh white flowers (such as carnations or daisies)
- Clear water
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- Clear vases or containers
- Knife or scissors (for cutting stems)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flowers: Select fresh white flowers and trim the stems at an angle. Remove any leaves below the water line.
- Mix the Color Solution: Fill vases with clear water and add several drops of food coloring.
- Place the Flowers: Place the prepared flowers into the colored water.
- Observe the Changes: Watch as the flowers begin to change color over the next few hours.
Notes
Experiment with different flower types and food coloring combinations for unique results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: DIY Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flower display
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg