Floriculture Equipment

#100 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired)

3 7/8 inch floral ribbon

#3 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired)

5/8 inch floral ribbon

#40 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired)

2 5/8 inch floral ribbon

#9 Ribbon

1 1/2" wide

18 Gauge Floral Wire

used to hold large, heavier flowers

28 Gauge Floral Wire

wire for small and lightweight flowers and leaves

anvil-and-blade pruner

are used for cutting branches and stems; it has one blade and it's flat

Backflow Preventer

A check valve that prevents water from flowing back into a system and contaminating it.

Bouquet sleeve

a wrapper that protects and holds a bouquet

Bulb planter

planting and transplanting bulbs, measures depth keeps soil inside then release perfect amount to cover the bulb with

Cardette

Used to hold cards in an arrangement.

Cell pack containers

small inexpensive containers for sowing seeds

Ceramic container

a pottery vessel for planting

Chemical resistant gloves

PVC gloves that helps protect the hands against some chemicals.

Chenille Stem

Fancy word for pipe cleaner, used to make artificial stems in flowers

coconut coir

A brown fibrous material that is the result of shredding coconut husks.

compressed air sprayer

a device that's used to keep air under pressure and can be used for cleaning

corsage box

a small container that is used to hold a corsage

corsage pin

used to secure a corsage to the dress or purse worn by a women

corsage snips

a small scissor with a serrated blade that is used to cut stems

drip emitter, irrigation

Irrigation system that drips water

dry foam

A foam which is easily penetrated by delicate floral stems and aids in the arrangement of silk and dry flowers

dust mask

Protects the respiratory system from airborne particles

Duster

spreads powder chemicals

Ellepot propagation cubes

Enclosure Card

A small card that expresses the reason for giving the arrangement.

Fern greening pins

used to attach leaves and moss to floral foam

Fertilizer injectors

Floral Adhesive

quick drying, waterproof adhesive which will not brown leaves; available in liquid,

spray and tape forms

Floral foam

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

Floral knife

used to cut stems

floral preservative

A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.

floral stem tape

stretchable tape which adheres to itself; used to lengthen and strengthen stems

fogger

unit that spread chemical as fog to fumigate

gas mask

a device worn over one's mouth and nose, and sometimes eyes, to allow one to breathe without being exposed to dangerous chemicals in the air

glass vase

a vessel used to hold flowers that is made out of glass

glue gun

uses glue sticks which are heated to a specified temperature; used to adhere materials to arrangements

glue pan

Used to dip flowers in to secure them to arrangements

glue sticks

an adhesive material formed into a stick and is melted in a glue gun

goggles

protects eyes from chemical splashes

granular fertilizer

used dry; usually in form of pellets; designed to be used in granular form

greenhouse thermostat

controls heating, cooling and ventilation systems in a greenhouse

hanging basket

Plants that trail or hang attractively when grown in a suspended container

hearing protection

means to prevent or minimize the deleterious effects of loud sound on the auditory system

Hook-and-blade pruners (bypass pruners)

a tool with a curved steel blade terminating in a hook, used for pruning.

hose punch

punches a hole in a hose for irrigation

hose repair coupling

Used to repair a punctured hose

hose-end repair fitting

Replaces damaged hose ends

hose-end sprayer

Allow control of concentration and flow rate of fertilizer mixed in when watering with a hose

hose-end washer

a ring that is used to keep water from leaking out of the hose

impulse sprinkler

a sprinkler that goes into the ground; it circles around to spray water to nearby plants during certain times

irrigation tape

irrigation timer

a timer that tells the irrigation system on when to turn on and off

mist nozzle (mist bed)

Mists newly propagated plants

Nosegay Holder

Silver piece holding the flowers. A Nosegay is a small bouquet that dates back to Victorian times.

nursery container

Allows for plants to establish a root system before planting in the ground and for easier transportation

oscillating sprinkler

Moves back and forth to water large sections of lawn

peat moss

peat pot

a container made of compressed peat used for growing seedlings which can be transplanted without removal from the pot

pest strips

releases an insecticide vapor that can last for a few months

ph testing meter

a tool used for checking water quality

polyethylene film

Plastic covering, inexpensive, easy to install, long lasting easy to replace

polyethylene pipe

The piping used to run water in irrigation systems

pot covers

a rap that goes around a flower pot for floral arrangements

propagation mat

Regulates soil temperature for germinating seeds

propagation tray

To allow roots and true leave to grow prior to planting in cell packs

PVC pipe

any pipe composed of polyvinyl chloride

pvc pipe cutter

This cutter makes smooth clean cuts on small diameter PVC pipe. Also used with polyethylene (PEX) tubing.

resin-coated fertilizer

Fertilizer that is coated so that it slowly releases the nutrients over a long period of time

respirator

ribbon shears

scissors used in cutting ribbons and decorative foils used by the florist

rice hulls

used to suppress weed growth

Rockwool propagation cubes

used to germinate seeds and root cuttings

rose and stem flower stripper

used to remove leaves and thorns without damaging the stem

safety goggles

Used to protect eyes

sand

the coarsest soil, with particles 0.05,2.0 mm in diameter.

scoop shovel

Shovel used to move lighter materials like mulch and grass clippings

shade fabric

a loosely woven material, usually black, used to cover greenhouses to reduce the amount of light entering

sharpening stone

Used to grind and hone the edges of steel tools and implements.

sheet moss

is cultivated and sold as a floral decoration to give a woodsy feel

siphon injector

takes concentrated fertilizer and adds water to give nutrients to plants

soil moisture meter

A device used to measure the soil moisture. This involves inserting a probe into the soil to take a reading.

solenoid valve

is a switch often used for controlling water flow.

Spaghetti tubing (1/4" diameter or less)

used for drip irrigation

spanish moss

Sphagnum Moss

spray suit

a suit to protect the body from hazardous materials

square point (flat) shovel

Used to move lighter materials or edge

sytrofoam

Surestik Cling

is made out of a sticky clay that is used to hold down a candle or foam in a floral arrangement

tulle

a soft, fine silk, cotton, or nylon material

Vermiculite

heat-treated mica that is lightweight and has high nutrient and moisture holding content

water breaker

Reduces the impact of water pressure on soil and plants

water picks

hold water for fresh flowers

water soluble fertilizer

A granular fertilizer mix that easily dissolves in water.

water tubes

Are clear plastic tubes with tight fitting clear cap

Are ideal for boxed flowers

waterproof container tape

used to hold down foam in containers, it doesn't get affected by water and doesn't leave a sticky residue

wire cutter

used to strip and cut wires

Wooden Pick

used to secure items into a floral design or to lengthen stems.

wrist corsage holder

holds the flower corsage on the wrist