TSFA Certification practice 2 flashcard

Front

The length of time fresh flowers will last in a vase

Back

vase life

Front

The process when a plant converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen by the plant

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

Plant process where water is lost from the leaves

Back

Transpiration

Front

Process where the plant cells convert glucose into a form of energy that the plant can use

Back

Respiration

Front

The amount of light received on the plants surface

Back

light intensity

Front

This causes a flower to be unable to take up water

Back

bent neck

Front

The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement

Back

Pillowing

Front

Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger individual unit.

Back

Bundling

Front

Design technique in which branches of foliage are used around the perimeter of the arrangement to direct attention to the center of the arrangement

Back

Framing

Front

An airy type of flower which is used to complete the design.

Back

Filler