Floral certification

Floral Certification Study Cards​

By: Ali Vado​

FILLER​

Floral Material that has an “airy” look to create the finishing touch.​

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DRY PACK

The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water.​

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PROCESSING​

Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any

stage of the distribution process.​

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MECHANICS​

Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold

flowers and foliage in an arrangement.​

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RETAIL FLORIST​

Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.​

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​VASE LIFE

The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.​

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BUNDLING

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

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PHOTOSYNTHESIS

​The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.

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LIGHT INTENSITY

The level of light received on a plant surface.​

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FRAMING

A design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of the​ arrangement

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PILLOWING​

The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills.​

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TERRACING AND LAYERING​

Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.​

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IKEBANA

​The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms.​

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CORSAGES​

Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.​

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BENT NECK IN FLOWERS

Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem​

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PAVE ARRANGEMENTS​

Flower arrangement heights should not vary in pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface

contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth.

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ABSTRACT DESIGNS​

Contain more than one single focal point.​

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VEGETATIVE DESIGN​

A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of

the plant materials in the design​

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“STAIR STEP MANNER” DESIGN PLACEMENT​

is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.​

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WATERFALL DESIGN

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container​

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CUSTOMER EDUCATION​

​Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.

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PROCESSING FLOWERS​

Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers.​

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FLORAL PRESERATIVE​

​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.

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HYDRATING SOLUTION:

A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.​

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RESPIRATION:​

Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.​

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TRANSPIRATION:​

The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.​

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INTERPRETIVE DESIGN:​

A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images.​

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FORMAL-LINEAR DESIGN:​

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines​

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​PARALLEL DESIGN:

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.​

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​LINE FLOWERS:

used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement.​

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FORM FLOWERS:​

Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes.​

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MASS FLOWERS:

Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.​

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CASCADE DESIGN:​

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The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect.​

FOCAL POINT:​

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The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest. In a corsage, the focal point is where the largest flower is placed.​

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PRIMARY COLORS:​

Red, yellow and blue are primary colors.​

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SCALE:​

The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location.

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​SECONDARY COLORS:

Two primary colors combined in equal amounts.​

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PROPORTION:​

The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container.​

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SKELETON FLOWERS:

Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement.​

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BALANCE:​

The impression of the design being stable and self-supported.​

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CONDITIONING:

The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.​

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PIERCING METHOD:​

Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.​

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ASYMMETRICAL DESIGN:​

A triangular pattern with a strong “L-Line”.​

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SYMMETRICAL DESIGN:​

A formal, equilateral triangular design​

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ROUND DESIGNS:

Do not require a focal point.​

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HOOK METHOD:​

Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower.​

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HAIRPIN METHOD:​

Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin.​

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INTERMEDIATE COLORS​

Combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color.​

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FILLER FOWER:​

A type of flower used to complete a design.​

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WEDDING FLOWERS:​

Bride’s bouquet, Bridesmaid’s bouquet, Corsages, Boutonnieres,Alter flowers, Pew Flowers, on the candelabra, Bride’s Throw bouquet, table decorations and on the wedding cake.​

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FOLIAGES:​

A purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower arrangement.​

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LINE ELEMENT:​

The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement.​

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FORM:​

Form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement.​

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COLOR:​

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The Color Spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.​

​BACTERIAL GROWTH:

Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth.​

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WIRE:

#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire. #20 and #22 gauge wire is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums.​

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INTENSITY:​

The brightness or darkness of a hue.​

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TONE:​

The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue.​

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SHADE:​

A hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue.​

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VALUE:​

Describes the lightness or darkness of a hue.​

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TINT:​

Adding white to a color lightens its tint.​

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RE-CUTTING STEMS:​

Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem blockage,increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container, if the cut is slanted.​

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REFRIGERATION OF FRESH PRODUCT:​

Refrigeration of fresh product with a combination of

low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development. An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40 degrees​

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