Floral Terms

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

• Respriration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

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

• Form Flower

• Mass Flower

• Line Flower

• Filler Flower

The process in which cut flowers and foliage have been tested to extend their freshness.

• Bacterial Growth

• Conditioning

• Processing

• Vase Life

A type of flower used to complete a design.

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

• Form Flower

• Mass Flower

• Line Flower

• Filler Flower

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

• Filler Flower

• Form Flower

• Foilage

• Mass Flower

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

• Mass Flowers

• Line Flower

• Form Flower

• Skeleton Flowers

Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.

• Tools

• Mechanics

• Processing Flowers

• Container

Cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.

• Processing

• Cut Flowers

• Mechanics

• Proper Care

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

• Conditioning

• Vase Life

• Processing

• Flower Life

What size wire is the largest in diameter?

• #16

• #28

• #22

• #20