WorksheetsFLORICULTURE 2024
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
You are doing a propagation project with stem cuttings in your horticulture class. Your teacher mentions that certain plants in the school greenhouse are patented and that propagation from these plants is prohibited. Why is propagation prohibited?
The plant cuttings will not survive if they are removed from the plant.
Patented plant propagation can only be done by purchasing licensing agreements or the rights to propagate.
Propagation from a patented plant can never be done due to the Plant Patent Act of 1930.
Cuttings from a patented plant will not grow as the original plant is growing.
What signal words must be printed on the label of a pesticide classified as Toxicity Category I?
Caution
Warning
Danger skull and crossbones Poison
No warning label
IPM as a term means:
Integral Performance Measure
Interval Parts per Million
Integrated Pest Management
Inlet Positive Machine
Which list below contains the principles of floral design?
Balance, Proportion, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Harmony, Unity
Depth, Radical Symmetry, Emphasis, Axis, Line
Contrast, Unity, Scale, Balance, Texture, Fragrance
Rhythm, Pattern, Proportion, Harmony, Weight, Stability
What is the purpose of using glycerin in a floral arrangement?
To prevent disease in the floral product
To preserve certain foliage to make them more pliable to use in an arrangement
To speed up water intake into the stem of the flower to extend the life of flowers
To prolong the length of time the flowers will look good in the arrangement
The Hogarth Curve arrangement is:
A “U” shape arrangement
A triangle-shaped arrangement
A “S” shape arrangement
A “C” shape arrangement
Your teacher is talking about scarifying seeds before sowing them. Scarification of seeds is for what purpose?
Soaking in a fungicide solution for 10 minutes to prevent disease
Cutting the seed in half
Washing the seed to rid the seed of any contaminants
Breaking or softening the seed coat to hasten germination
DIF is the mathematical difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. It can be used to control the heights of certain plants. A positive DIF refers to which of the following?
Lower night-time temperature than daytime temperature.
Daytime and night-time temperatures are equal.
Higher night-time temperatures than daytime temperatures.
The temperature stays at a constant temperature for all 24 hours.
In your school greenhouse, you notice that the younger leaves of some plants have chlorosis, and the major veins in the leaf remain dark green. This is a deficiency of which nutrient?
Nitrogen
Potassium
Iron
Phosphorus
A Dosatron Proportioner is used in greenhouse operations to perform which of the following tasks?
Applying fertilizer to greenhouse crops.
Applying a granular slow-release fertilizer to greenhouse crops.
Adjusting the light intensity in the greenhouse.
Increasing the humidity in the greenhouse.
What functions does a floral preservative NOT do for a cut flower?
Provide sugar.
Prevents ethylene gas development.
Supply a biocide to kill bacteria, fungi, yeast, and mold.
An acidifier to reduce the pH of the water.
The term vernalization with greenhouse crops refers to:
Daylength control to promote plant development.
Exposure to cool temperatures to initiate flower bud development.
Controlling humidity for disease control.
Using fungicides to prevent disease.
In growing greenhouse crops, electrical conductivity or (EC) is often used to measure the amount of __________ in the growing media.
pH level
Pesticide concentration
Growing media
Soluble Salts
Which of the following answer choices is the correct order for a plant to complete the process of photosynthesis?
O2 combined with H2O and C6H12O6 is then converted by light.
Chlorophyll combined with O2 and H2O is then converted by light.
CO2 combined with H2O is then converted by light, which chlorophyll captures.
CO2 combined with H2O is then converted by darkness, which chlorophyll captures.
Greening pins are used in floral work to:
Attach corsages or boutonnieres
Hold a water tube in place in a design
Secure moss or foliage in a design
Hold foam in place in a container
Cut flowers like gladiolus and snapdragons are geotropic. This refers to these flowers as:
Bending away from the ground or gravity
Bending toward light
Bending away from light
Bending toward the ground
The secondary colors on the color wheel are:
Red, yellow, blue
Orange, green, violet
Red, orange, yellow
Blue, green, violet
A complete greenhouse crop fertilizer contains all three major nutrients or macroelements:
Iron, nitrogen, phosphorus
Magnesium, sulfur, calcium
Boron, manganese, molybdenum
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Greenhouse light measurements are measured in______.
Inch-candles
Intensity discharge
Foot-candles or Lux
None of the above
What percentage of organic matter is the composition of an ideal soil?
5%
25%
50%
10%
As much as 90-99% of water that is taken in by __________ is lost through transpiration.
roots
leaves
stems
flowers
What is the optimal temperature range for storing fresh-cut flowers and foliage, excluding tropical or subtropical varieties?
33°F – 38°F
41°F – 45°F
30°F –35°F
45°F – 50°F
What should the relative humidity of a flower cooler be to reduce water loss through transpiration and desiccation in completed floral designs?
70%
50% or lower
80% or higher
60%
What is the scientific name of “baby’ breath”?
Gypsophila sp
Hyacinthus orientalis
Leucanthemum x superbum
Lilium Sp.
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding Root growth bio-stimulants?
Increases the rate of respiration
Improves water uptake
Increases the number of fibrous roots
Improves nutrient uptake
Which of the flower choices below would all be considered line flowers?
Aster, Daffodils, Bells of Ireland, Peonies
Roses, Statice, Carnations, Sunflowers, Roses
Baby’s Breath, Liatris, Sunflowers, Roses
Liatris, Gladiolus, Snapdragons, Delphinium
By definition, a ridge and furrow greenhouse is:
A greenhouse built as a stand-alone greenhouse
A greenhouse connected along the length of the eave.
A greenhouse built as a lean-to greenhouse
A greenhouse with an uneven-span design
The term used to describe a plant's response to different periods of day and night, affecting its growth and maturity, is:
Photoperiodism
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Assimilation
The process whereby nitrogen is lost from the soil to the atmosphere is called:
Chlorosis
Nitrification
Denitrification
Leaching
The term “forcing” in greenhouse plant production can be best described as
Getting a seed to germinate and grow
The use of fans to circulate air in a greenhouse
Using growth regulators to control plant height
Procedures used to produce flowers, vegetables, and fruits out of season.
The collection of petals on a flower is referred to as the
Sepal
Corolla
Calyx
Pedicel
Flowers that have sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils are called:
Incomplete flower
Imperfect flower
Complete flower
Determinate flower
Which of the following is the scientific study of flowers and flowering plants?
Pomology
Olericulture
Floriculture
Arboriculture
In general, what size hanging basket gets a 3-strand hanger vs a 4-strand hanger?
12" or less needs a 3-strand hanger; 16"+ needs a 4-strand hanger
10" or less needs a 3-strand hanger; 12"+ needs a 4-strand hanger
5" or less needs a 3-strand hanger; 6"+ needs a 4-strand hanger
3" or less needs a 3-strand hanger; 4"+ needs a 4-strand hanger
Compost is commonly used in professional grower mixes.
True
False
What does N-P-K stand for?
Nutrient - Purpose - Knowledge
Nitrogen - Potassium - Phosphorous
Nitrate - Potassium - Phosphate
Nitrogen - Phosphorous - Potassium
Genius and species are always italicized, and the genius name is often (a) .
written in French
capitalized
abbreviated
written after the species name
Which of the following plant parts is responsible for producing pollen?
Stamen
Filament
Pistol
Anther
The following is an example of a body flower:
Corsage
Floral Necklace
Floral Earrings
All of the above
A Glamelia is a composite flower constructed from florets of what flower that resembles a large Camellia blossom?
Camellia
Rose
Gladiolus
Carnation
A garland of flowers or foliage strung, bound, or woven together to be worn around the neck or shoulders is called:
Lei
Necklace
Corsage
Boutonniere
A wedding bouquet in which flowers are arranged to flow downward in a descending line below the main portion of the design is called:
Clutch Bouquet
Cone Bouquet
Cascade Bouquet
Hand-Tied Bouquet
An organization of professional floral designers was established to recognize and promote the art of floral design as a profession. Members of the organization serve as a standard for professionalism and inspire and nurture excellence in the field of floral design. Rigorous acceptance standards must be passed to become a member.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
American Floral Endowment (AFE)
American Academy of Floriculture (AAF)
A naturally occurring plant hormone, released as a colorless, odorless gas, that stimulates and accelerates the aging or ripening process of plant parts is known as (a) .
ephemeral
epigynous
ethylene
desiccate
A small bulb attached to the main bulb, which serves as a means of reproduction for the plant, is known as a
corm.
tuber.
tunicate bulbs.
bulblets.
Removing any foliage that falls below the water line discourages the development of bacteria.
True
False
The definition of line is:
The overall, three-dimensional, geometric shape or configuration of an individual component of a floral composition.
The area in, around, and between the components of the design, defined by the three-dimensional area occupied by the composition.
The vital visual path that directs eye movement through a composition
The visual response of the eye to reflected rays of light.
Heavy gauge wires bent into a U-shape that are used to pin moss into floral foam are known as
Corsage Pins
T-Pins
Greening Pins
Anchor Pins
Which period in Europe, after the Middle Ages, had an increased interest in knowledge and beauty and a new interest in classical art forms?
The Renaissance Period
Middle Ages
Byzantine Period
Roman Period
Originating in Austria and Germany during the early 1800s, a floral arrangement that is generally compact, rounded, or slightly conical in shape and consists of patterns, especially concentric rings of flowers, is what type of design?
Biedermeier Design
French Design
Victoria Design
Phoenix Design
