Rainbow Flowers

Turn plain white flowers into a rainbow bouquet with just a little of science (and food coloring).

  1. Ages: 5 - 16

  2. <30 minutes

  3. Messy

  4. Grownup needed

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Materials you'll need

Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    Trim off the bottom of the stem. This will help the flower drink up the water.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Step 2

    Carefully slice the stem down the middle. (Grownup assistance required.)

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Step 3

    Fill 2 cups with warm water and add food coloring. Pick your favorite colors and add lots! The water should look very dark.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

  • Step 4

    Place half of the stem into each cup. You may need to lean the flower against something so it doesn’t tip over.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 4

  • Final result!

    Wait for a day or so and watch the colors appear!

    Photo reference of how to complete step 5
    Photo reference of how to complete step 5
    Photo reference of how to complete step 5

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