How to Keep Your Flocked Christmas Tree Safe: A Step-by-Step Guide
When a tree is “flocked,” it is covered with an artificial snow-like substance. During flocking, the tree’s needles become sealed, preventing it from absorbing water. And this may result in the tree wilting and dying quickly.
Flocking live trees is sometimes considered less convenient than purchasing a 9-foot artificial Christmas tree that has already been flocked. This is exactly why most people prefer the latter.
Alternatively, live trees that have been flocked are relatively easy to care for since they rarely need to be watered.
Follow the steps below and you’ll learn just how to care for your flocked Christmas trees.
Step 1: Avoid Heat Sources
Your tree should be placed away from any heat sources, such as a fireplace, heating vent, or even wood stove. Since it will not be able to draw water, it won’t dry out.
Keep in mind that flocking isn’t fire-proof, though it may be fire-retardant. So it is easy to keep your tree from getting burnt.
Step 2: Check the Light Cords
Add miniature lights to your tree for a festive look. This would go long way in reducing heat — miniature lights do not give off as much light as do the large ones.
Step 3
Avoid placing hands or toughing your flocked tree too often. This may shake off flocking and cause them to drop on the floor. And of course, that’s no good stuff for your décor.
Keep children and pets from touching or eating the flocking.
Step 4
Flocking that comes off too light might need watering. The tree may still draw water if the trees have been lightly flocked (and needles aren’t exactly coated).
After purchasing the tree, make a fresh cut at the base, and place the tree in water right away. Check the water level at least once a day and add more water when necessary.