F - Ch 1: Care and Handling of Fresh Flowers and Greens

What should be done immediately if the order of fresh flowers and greens is not correct or shows any damage?

• Process the damaged plants and put them in the delivery container.

• Call the supplier and do not process the damaged plants.

• Use a scrub brush or other cleaning device to clean the sides and bottom of the container.

• Mix water with chlorine for washing floral containers.

Why is water quality important for the care and longevity of fresh flowers and greens?

• Because it helps in dissolving the preservative solutions.

• Because it is necessary for the preparation of containers.

• Because good quality water prevents damage to the flowers and greens.

• Because it is used to clean the containers after use.

What is the recommended pH range for the water used for fresh flowers and greens?

• 3.5-4.5

• 4.5-5.5

• 5.5-6.5

• 3.5-5.5

What is the purpose of using a cleaning agent like bleach when preparing containers for fresh flowers and greens?

• To add fragrance to the flowers and greens.

• To remove any clinging particles and any sticker residue.

• To ensure that the water gets a good head of suds.

• To remove bacteria that have formed and any decaying material that has fallen or rotted in the container.

What is the TDS level of water that fresh flower care, when provided, should have?

• Less than 200 ppm (parts per million).

• More than 200 ppm (parts per million).

• Exactly 200 ppm (parts per million).

• TDS level is not important for fresh flower care.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of water that florists should know?

• pH factor

• Total dissolved solids (TDS)

• Water temperature

• Water color

What is the primary purpose of preservatives in floral care according to the text?

• To provide food to the cut flowers, which helps the flowers to live longer.

• To change the color of the flowers for aesthetic purposes.

• To increase the water uptake by the flowers artificially.

• To prevent the growth of bacteria in the water that could harm the flowers.

What is the recommended pH range for preservatives to lower the pH of the water to the ideal range of flowers?

• 2.0 to 3.0

• 3.5 to 4.5

• 5.0 to 6.0

• 6.5 to 7.5

What percentage of people in the floral industry use preservatives incorrectly, according to recent research?

• 2%

• 20%

• 55%

• 98%

Which method of purifying water is described as the least expensive and most effective in the floral industry?

• Reverse osmosis

• Distillation

• Deionization

• Filtration through activated carbon filters