Texas Floriculture CDE Exam Review

These flashcards cover important concepts, definitions, and facts related to floral design and the floriculture industry, as studied in the provided lecture notes.

What is vase life in reference to cut flowers?

The length of time that cut flowers usually remain acceptable.

Which civilization first had professional floral designers?

The Greeks.

During which period were roses scattered at banquets?

The Romans.

Which of the following plants is not bulbous or tuberous-rooted?

Snapdragons.

What does the term photoperiod refer to?

Duration of light.

When does fertilization occur in a flower?

When a sperm and egg unite.

What container symbolizes a bountiful harvest during Thanksgiving?

Cornucopia.

How can one ensure a plant grows evenly in a window?

Turn the plant periodically to allow equal sunlight.

Roses are graded primarily by what characteristic?

Length of stem.

What is the term for pricing that focuses on perceived value improvement?

Profit Pricing.

What type of leaf structure does a palmately compound leaf have?

Leaflet.

What likely causes weak and spindly new growth in a Dieffenbachia?

Lack of light.

Why are stones or pottery added to the bottom of flower pots?

To help the soil drain after watering.

What technique works best on flowers with a thick calyx?

Pierce wiring technique.

What characteristic is NOT typical of an insect?

Two tentacles.

What deficiency occurs when a growing medium is too wet?

Oxygen.

What method effectively applies pesticides in greenhouses?

Fumigation.

What covers potted plants and acts symbolically as a harvest container?

Speed covers.

What is the key sign that potted plants need repotting?

New leaves are smaller than older ones.

What is IPM an acronym for in pest management?

Integrated pest management.

What percentage of floral sales are for non-special occasions?

50%.

What typically indicates excessive vigor in a rose?

Short, crooked peduncles.

Why does the timing of an Easter lily crop matter?

The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them.

What type of water supply is needed for cut flowers?

Constant water supply.

What is a roll of ribbon referred to as?

A bolt.

At temperatures below what degree can flowers suffer from chilling injury?

50 degrees F.

Which ingredient is NOT in floral preservatives?

Caking agent.

What classification do cut carnations fall into?

Standards and miniatures.

What type of foam is used for heavy-stemmed flowers?

Deluxe floral foam.

What key responsibilities does a flower shop manager have?

Overseeing the flow of money, controlling product use and sale.

What can color achieve in floral arrangements?

All except proportion.

Which color combinations are classified as cool colors?

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

What secures floral foam to the design container?

Anchor tape.

What terms describe plant texture?

Fine, medium, and coarse.

Which flowers are affected by leafhoppers?

Statice and asters.

What factors should be considered when ordering flowers?

Availability, keeping quality, price.

Which nutrient deficiency shows weak stems and yellowing leaves?

Potassium.

What is a terrarium?

A container that houses live plants.

What is the best method to remove mealybugs from plants?

Dab with cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.

What principle of design related to balance in arrangements?

Stability and depth.

Which characteristic is NOT part of formal arrangements?

Arrangement may be placed off-center.

Which plant is most closely related to Alstroemeria?

Easter lily.

When are air-layered plants removed from their parent?

As soon as roots are visible.

What does harmony refer to in floral design?

The blending of all components.

What relationship exists between wire gauge and ribbon width?

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

Which plants are suitable for terrariums?

Both creeping fig and needlepoint ivy.

The florist's chrysanthemum is classified as a __.

Short day plant.

What mass flower example is commonly used?

Rose.

What is the easiest design for beginners?

Round.

What do you call a naturalistic design in which material is placed as in nature?

Vegetative design.

Which wire gauge has the thinnest diameter?

36.

What defines specialty cut flowers?

Cut flowers other than roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums.

What should you do to develop a focal point?

Use darker colored flowers, use larger flowers, use form flowers.

What are wedding flowers most different in terms of pricing?

More labor is required.

What type of floral designs are more symbolic in sympathy arrangements?

Set pieces.

What type of organism is capable of causing disease?

A pathogen.

What likely causes distorted flowers in a crop?

Leafhoppers.

Where did the Occidental style of flower arranging begin?

Japan.

What is analogous color harmony?

Two or three adjacent colors on the color wheel.

What does positive space refer to in a floral composition?

The area occupied by material.

Which arrangement is traditionally used for a wedding?

Full couch spray arrangement.

What characteristic defines a naturalistic arrangement?

Visual paths for the eye across the arrangement.

What balance is most typical in English Georgian arrangements?

Formal and symmetrical.

Which pot type is NOT a basic type in greenhouses?

Designer pot.

What insect is identified by mottled leaves with droppings?

Thrips.

An important factor in floral retail advertising is the __.

Window displays.

What does vase life refer to?

The useful lifespan of cut flowers.

Which is NOT involved in a florist's revenue?

Vegetable transplants.

What is the best way to apply pests with equipment?

Fumigation.

How do you ensure flowers last longer?

Removing stamens from lilies.

What type of bloom is typically not successful?

Too little light.

What does a design need to enhance its focal point?

Darker-color flowers.