Floriculture CDE Exam Bank 2022-2026

cool colors include color combinations like?

Blue-green, blue, blue-violet, and violet

_____ is used to secure the floral foam to the design container ?

Anchor Tape

the term "texture", as it applies to plants, includes such adjectives as?

Fine, Medium, and Coarse

lefthoppers affect many cut flower crops such as?

Statice and asters

when ordering flowers from a wholesale florist, one should consider the following?

All of these

This element is essential for strong stems, strong roots, and deep flower color. A deficiency in plants shows up as weak stems,
and a yellowing and browning of leaves at their tips and edges.

potassium

what is a terrarium?

A container, usually made of glass, that houses one or more live plants

A correct way to remove mealybugs from plants is?

Dab each bug with a cotton swab dipping in rubbing alcohol

In traditional arrangements, materials with higher visual weight are used lower in the arrangement to create stable effect; they are sunken a little further into the arrangement for depth. Identify the significant principles of design that are related to balance:

stability and depth

the charactersitics of a floral arrangment include all but one of the following. identify the characteristic which is NOT normally associated with a formal arrangment

arrangment may be placed off center

the alstroemeria is most closely related to the following plant

easter lily

Air layered plant are removed from the parent plant:

as soon as the roots are visible

the blending of all components of a design is known as

harmony

Which of the following statements is true?

the lower the number, the thicker the wire and narrower the ribbon

Certain plants are quite suitable for use in terrariums. Which, if any, of the following are suitable for this use?

both of these

the florists chrysanthemum is a ___

all of these

An example of a mass flower is:

rose

This design is the easiest for a beginner because it does not require a focal point.

round

A design that is a naturalistic design in which flowers and plant material is placed as they would grow in nature is called:

vegetative design

of the following, which gauge of wire has the thinnest diameter

36

Specialty cut flowers may be defined as:

Cut flowers other than roses, carnations and chrysanthemums

To develop a focal point you should:

all of these

A group of orchids have a problem caused by improper culture. The foliage is dark green and healthy, but the plant won't flower. The probable cause is __________.

too little light

which of the following sympathy floral designs are more symbolic and based on forms of specific shapes?

set pieces

An organism capable of causing a disease is called:

a pathogen

a cut flower crop has distorted leaves and flowers and the flowers fail to form, what is the possible cause?

leafhoppers

the occidental style of flower arranging begn in?

Egypt

analogous color harmony utilizes?

Two or three adjacent colors on the color wheel

the area within a composotion occupied by material is called?

positive space

When completing flowers for a wedding you may work with all but one of the following arrangements except:

full couch spray arrangment

A design that uses a combination of both natural and manmade materials in an unnatural manner to create a new image is
called a:

interpretive design

Floral arrangements designed with visual paths along which the eye is led from one point of interest to another are called
_______.

line arrangements

When making an English Georgian type arrangement it should be?

formal and symmetrical

there are three basic types of pots that are commonly used in the greenhouse industry. which of the following is not one of the basic types?

designer pot

the flowers and leaves of a rose are mottled and streaked with silver, and dusty black droppings have collected. this damage is indicative of:

thrips

what is the biggest difference between pricing wedding work and regular day sales

more labor is required

Successful advertising to a target audience is based on the three profit "P's." Which one of the following is not part of the three profit P's?

persuasive

mass production techniques can often be used for all the following arrangments except

a walk in customers anniversary flowers

what type of plants are best suited for closed system terrariums

tropical plants

Hanging plants used in interior landscapes function to:

smooth squared edges found in the architecture

To check if a plant needs water, touch the soil with your finger: if the plant needs water the soil will feel:

dry and warm

The highest percentage of florist industry sales are made by:

telephone

secondary colors consist of

orange, green, violet

how many essential nutrients are essential to plant growth and reproduction

16

The Hogarth "S" design was made in which period

Baroque

The flower part that contains the pollen is the:

anther

Transition in a floral arrangement is the process of rhythmic change through progression, sequence, or

gradation

which of the following can be a negative effect of using leaf shine often on potted plants

blocking of leaf stomata

which of the following is NOT a primary principle of design

accent

the most important cut flower crops in the US are

Mum, rose, carnation

Fertilizer that you add to your flowering plants contains the following elements in the correct order:

nitrogen, phosphorus potassium

Plant texture is determined by _______.

Both foliage density and plant shape

Flower stems should be cut approximately at a ______ angle.

45 degree

An explant is:

Plant produced from a tissue (meristem)

___ play a powerful role in advertising floral shops and in most locations lead all other media in sales return for dollar spent

window displays

nosegay originated during which period in the history of floral design

english-georgian

which of the following is NOT important for a floral designer to ask when designing arrangements for a specific room

what percent of the budget does the room cost

If a customer you are serving has a complaint, the first thing that you should do is:

listen very carefully

What do you NOT do when flowers arrive from the wholesaler?

miz preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water

When planning for a wedding, there are basic considerations that the florist must address in order to properly assist the bride for this important occasion. Which, if any of the items below are NOT one of these factors?

method of payment

a flowering pot marketed throughout the year is

chrysanthemum

a hue with white added is

tint

a _____ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals

standing spray

Gloxinia and African violet are members of the plant family:

gesneriaceae

Abnormally streaked or striped flower petals are a symptom of 'flower breaking'. This problem is common tulips, lilies and gladiolus and is caused by:

viruses

to properly water indoor plants, consider

all of the above

The most common stem support mechanic used by florists in fresh cut flower arrangements is:

floral foam

___ is the method of placing materials closely together at the base of the design so that individual components are indistinguishable

clustering

is a flower arrangement appears to be ready to fall over it lacks

balance

The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as:

forcing

The design that consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect is called a:

cascade design

As the art of floral design has become more formalized through practice, teaching and writing; there has developed a group of
traditional guidelines that are frequently cited by people involved in flower arranging. Which of the following, if any, is part of
these traditional guidelines?

both of the above

Fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the _________.

larval stage

Potted plants can be dressed up to add value to an order by using all of the following, except.

cellophane

which of the following statement is most correct relating to sales in floral shop

approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone

A common foliage used for sympathy pieces is

Commodore or Parlor Palm

it is important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flowers because

ethylene gas from the fruit will cause the flowers to age quickly

Demographics can help a florist plan

The type of hard goods they should keep in stock

Size of a casket spray is determined by:

budget

The term hard good means:

Nonperishable items used in designing such as containers

The size of the bow for a corsage should be:

Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage

a number 9 florist ribbon is

1 3/8" wide

Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means:

watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium

the term that refers to all the petals of a flower collectively:

Corolla

The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if:

The stamens are removed

There are three basic "c" aims for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the three "C"'s

Contains the cost

The most commonly used material for holding flowers is:

Floral foam

When a florist uses both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to

Hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture

Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth would they are purchased and placed indoors is

60-80 degrees

The asymmetrical balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines is called a:

Formal linear design

The primary colors are:

Red, yellow, blue

What nutrient is deficient if the deficiency symptoms are found on older/lower leaves and the plant is dark green or reddish-purple with short slender stalks

Phosphorus

If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be:

Oasis and cardettes

The sales showroom is separate from the work area. It should be neat and appealing with adequate floor space for customers to move about. Which of the following features is NOT typical of a sales area?

Design table for making arrangements

Cut flowers and 'greens' are held in refrigerators at a temperature range of:

35-40 degrees F

A __________ gauge wire is most commonly used for funeral work

18

a grouping of closely spaced flowers, net and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called:

Nosegay

The treatment given Easter lilies to speed flowering is called:

precooling

The Oriental style of flower arranging began in ______.

China

When designing a floral arrangement, after the container has been prepared, one should:

Establish the lines