Floriculture knowledge

Piercing method

This involves inserting a wire through the stem just below the flowerhead. It’s ideal for flowers with sturdy stems like roses and carnations.

Insertion method

A wire is inserted directly into the flower head next to the stem. This method works well for flowers with slim, but adorable stem such as scabious and berries

Stitch

Piercing a leaf blade through its central rib

Hairpin

Bend of the wire to look like a hairpin

Clutch

Used for creating corsages, boutonnieres, and other arrangements for small flowers or a group together

Hook

A wire bent into a hook shaped and inserted into the flower head ;disc shaped flowers

Piercing

Used for roses and carnations; Wire is inserted through the stem right below the flower head

Cranking method

This technique secures, small clusters of flowers or berries by wrapping a wire around a bundle and twisting it tightly. It is useful for grouping delicate stems.

Cork screw method

A wire is coiled around the stem to provide support for flowers with weak or rigid, stems, such as orchids

Feathering method

The calyx of the flower is divided into smaller sections, and each section is wired individually. This technique is often used for carnations.

Rhythm

Flow and movement throughout the arrangement. Repetition of elements or the use of lines.

Harmony

Pleasing to the eye; sense of unity

Scale

Refers to the space and container size

Unity

A floral design with a strong sense of which shows an organization of elements so they appear to belong together

Pattern

The repeated combination of line, form, color, texture, and or space in a floral arrangement

Dominance

The focal point or most permanent feature in a floral design such as large flowers, bright colors, and unique shape

Color

Color theory, complementary, analogous, and monochromatic

Which of the following growing medium amendment is used primarily to add bulk density to a mix

Calcined clay

Which of the following is a device/substance used to secure moss to floral foam

Greening pin

What greenhouse job would be responsible for the maintenance of all greenhouse facilities

Service technician

What is the term for movement of water and dissolved minerals through the plant?

Translocation

Which is a fixed greenhouse cost

A. Pesticides

B. Fertilizer

C.seeds

D.depreciation