National FFA Floriculture Plant Identification

These flashcards cover key characteristics and descriptions of various plants included in the National FFA Floriculture Plant Identification list.

Aechmea fasciata

Commonly known as Silver Vase Bromeliad, it is a stemless plant with stiff, arching, broad, strap-shaped, silvery-green leaves.

Ageratium houstonianum

Commonly known as Ageratum, this bedding plant features fluffy flowers in flattened clusters and reaches a height of 4" to 18".

Alstroemeria hybrid

Commonly known as Peruvian Lily, characterized by slender, upright stems and lily-like flowers with yellow or orange color.

Anemone coronaria

Known as Anemone, it produces solitary poppy-like flowers and has deeply divided leaves.

Anethum graveolens

Commonly known as Dill, features aromatic leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in mid-summer.

Angelonia hybrid

Angelonia is a plant with bluish-purple flowers and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped leaves.

Anthurium x andraeanum

Commonly referred to as Flamingo Plant, known for its bright-red spathes and dark green heart-shaped leaves.

Antirrhinum majus

Known as Snapdragon, this upright plant features dragon-shaped flowers in various colors.

Aphelandra squarrosa

Commonly known as Zebra Plant, recognized for its dark green leaves with white veins.

Araucaria heterophylla

Known as Norfolk Island Pine, characterized by its needle-like leaves and tall tree structure.

Asparagus densiflorus

Commonly referred to as Sprengeri Fern, has dense foliage and small thorns.

Aster pringlei

Monte Cassino Aster features compact clumps of violet-blue ray flowers with a yellow center.

Astilbe hybrid

Astilbe is prized for its graceful mounds of fern-like leaves and plume-like flower panicles.

Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum

Commonly known as Wax Begonia, features glossy, waxy leaves that can be green or bronze.

Begonia x tuberhybrida

Tuberous Begonia showcases brightly colored waxy-petaled flowers with serrated leaf margins.

Caladium x hortulanum

Also known as Caladium, characterized by arrowhead-shaped leaves with distinct color patterns.

Calibrachoa hybrid

Commonly called Million Bells, this plant has small petunia-like flowers and a compact trailing growth habit.

Callistephus chinensis

China Aster features cultivars with varying flower heads from daisy-like to fully double forms.

Campanula hybrid

Known for its drooping, bell-like flowers that come in purple, pink, and white.

Canna x generalis

Garden Canna features large, iris-like flowers and can grow up to 6 feet tall.

Capsicum annuum

Ornamental Pepper Plant features bright-colored peppers and lance-shaped leaves.

Catharanthus roseus

Vinca features flat flowers in various shades with glossy green leaves.

Celosia argentea

Cockscomb is known for its large, crested flower heads resembling a rooster's comb.

Chamaedorea elegans

Commonly referred to as Parlor Palm, this small palm has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain.

Chamelaucium uncinatum

Waxflower is a woody shrub that features pink, purple, or white flowers along needle-like leaves.

Cholorophytum comosum

Spider Plant has linear leaves and produces small starry flowers.

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Florist’s Chrysanthemum has various flower styles and lobed leaves.

Clematis hybrid

Clematis is a vine that grows upright and features compound leaves.

Codiaeum varigatum pictum

Croton is known for its multi-colored foliage and woody structure.

Crassula argentea

Jade Plant is characterized by fleshy, shiny evergreen leaves.

Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm showcases a thick, shaggy trunk and dark green feather-like leaves.

Cyclamen x persicum

Florist’s Cyclamen features flowers with fine teeth margins that can be in various colors.

Cymbidium

Cymbidium Orchid has long, skinny leaves and distinctive flower petals.

Cymbopogon

Lemongrass is an ornamental grass known for its culinary and medicinal use.

Dahlia hybrid

Dahlia features bushy habits with tuberous perennial qualities and multi-layered flowers.

Delphinium consolida

Larkspur is recognized for its elongated flower heads and multiple blossoms.

Dendrobium

Dendrobium Orchid has thick stems and rubbery leaves.

Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnation features ruffled flower edges and a pronounced node structure.

Dracaena cincta

Red Edge Dracaena has a bare cane appearance and red-edged leaves.

Echinocactus

Barrel Cactus can grow up to 2 feet tall and has ribbed lobes with spines.

Epipremnum aureum

Golden Pothos has marbled leaves and a trailing growth pattern.

Erica carnea

Spring Heather features bell-shaped flowers and a broadleaf evergreen habit.

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus is known for its aromatic foliage and large tree size.

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Poinsettia has modified leaves known as bracts and ranges in colors.

Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus is marked by bell-shaped flowers and gray-green leaves.

Exacum affine

Persian Violet is a fragrant annual with blue flowers and shiny green foliage.

Ficus benjamina

Benjamin Fig is a tree that can range significantly in height and has a milky sap.

Ficus elastica

Rubber Plant features reddish new growth and distinct leaf buds.

Fragaria x ananassa

Strawberry Plant has five-petaled flowers that yield red berries.

Freesia x hybrida

Freesia is known for its fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers and grows from corms.

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia has waxy leaves and very fragrant flowers.

Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera Daisy is known for its low growth and variety of flower colors.

Gladiolus x hortulanus

Garden Gladiolus has stacked flowers in various colors and raised midribs.

Gomphrena hybrid

Globe Amaranths have bright bracts and a compact height.

Gypsophila elegans

Baby’s Breath produces clusters of white flowers with unpleasant odor.

Hedera helix

English Ivy serves as ground cover with a trailing growth pattern.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower grows tall and features bright ray flowers with a brown center.

Hemerocallis

Daylily features funnel-shaped flowers and grows from 1 to 6 feet tall.

Hippeastrum hybrid

Amaryllis has large flowers blooming from a single point.

Hosta

Hosta is an herbaceous perennial prized for its decorative foliage.

Hoya carnosa

Wax Plant is a climbing perennial with glossy, fleshy leaves.

Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinth blooms in early spring and features fragrant flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla

Big Leaf Hydrangea has clusters of sepals forming large flower heads.

Impatiens hybrid

Impatiens produce translucent stems and flowers with distinctive characteristics.

Ipomoea batatas

Ornamental Sweet Potato features heart-shaped leaves with trailing stems.

Iris x xiphium

Dutch Iris has smaller flowers with slim leaves.

Senecio cineraria

Dusty Miller has silvery-gray lobed leaves.

Justica brandegeana

Shrimp Plant features pink flowers and an airy shrub look.

Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe has spikes of flowers and waxy, scalloped leaves.

Leucanthemum x superbum

Shasta Daisy features white flowers with a yellow center.

Leucospermum hybrid

Pin Cushion Protea grows to 19-40 inches and has leathery leaves.

Liatris spicata

Liatris is notable for growing one flower per stem.

Lilium hybrid

Asiatic or Oriental Lily features many colored blooms.

Limonium sinuatum

Statice has paper-like flowers that come in various colors.

Lobularia maritima

Alyssum features small flowers and a sweet fragrance.

Maranta leuconeura

Prayer Plant has distinct leaf coloring and a wide leaf shape.

Matthiola incana

Stock produces fragrant flowers in clusters of various colors.

Monstera deliciosa

Split Leaf Philodendron features deep cuts in leaves and vine growth.

Narcissus hybrid

Daffodil has a tea cup shape with yellow or white flowers.

Nephrolepis exaltata

Boston Fern thrives in hanging baskets with solid green fronds.

Ocimum basilicum

Basil is a fragrant herb used in cooking, featuring opposite light green leaves.

Opuntia

Prickly Pear Cactus has flat pads and thorns on its surface.

Paeonia

Peony is an herbaceous perennial known for its large, lobed leaves.

Paphiopedilum hybrid

Lady’s Slipper Orchid has slipper-shaped flower pouches.

Pelargonium x hortorum

Zonal Geranium features long flower stems and fragrant clustered blooms.

Pelargonium peltatum

Ivy Geranium has stout lobes and less hair than regular geranium.

Pentas hybrid

Pentas grows in beds or containers and boasts star-shaped flowers.

Petroselinum crispum

Parsley is a biennial that grows in clumps and features finely divided leaves.

Petunia x hybrida

Petunia has trumpet-shaped flowers that grow in a downward pattern.

Phalaenopsis hybrid

Moth Orchid has leathery leaves and distinctive flower structures.

Philodendron scandens

Heartleaf Philodendron features heart-shaped leaves attached to smooth stems.

Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant has textured green leaves with silver stripes.

Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca features 2-inch flowers and a fleshy leaf structure.

Primula malacoides

Primrose is characterized by ragged-edged leaves and yellow-centered flowers.

Ranunculus hybrid

Ranunculus features finely-cut leaves and can have peony-like flowers.

Rhododendron simsii

Florist Azalea is a large evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves.

Rosa hybrid

Hybrid Tea Rose features single flowers with petioles that have reddish tints.

Rumohra adiantiformis

Leatherleaf Fern is known for its multi-compound leaves and hairy stem.

Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet produces simple flowers in large clusters and has fuzzy leaves.

Salvia splendens

Salvia features upright flowers with many blooms on a single stem.