Elements of Design- Color Wheel
What are the tertiary colors?
Yellow- orange, yellow- green, blue- green, blue violet, red violet, and red orange.
What 3 groups are color schemes classified into?
Define Filament
The stalk of the stamen that carries the anther
What is the cause of flower deterioration?
1. low water absorption
2. Blocked flower stems
Why are imported flowers dry packed?
To allow air circulation without water.
List the neutral colors.
Black, white, and gray.
Brown, beige, and tan.
What is a complementary color scheme?
Two hues that lie directly opposite from each other on the color wheel.
Define Pollen Tube
Tunnel that is in the style
What is the cause of blockage?
1. using dull tools
2. cutting with shears
3. bacteria or minerals in water that clog the stem
What percentage of flowers that are sold in the US are imports from other countries?
80%
What is a hue?
A particular color on the color wheel.
What does analogous mean?
"Similar in function, origin, and structure"
Define Pistil
The female reproductive organ in a flower
What pH level maximizes hydration?
3.2-4.5
Name 5 things that flowers are graded on.
stem length, flower size, petal count, uniformity, and foliage quality.
How many colors does the color wheel consist of?
12 colors
What does monochromatic mean?
"One color"
Define Complete Flowers
A flower that has both male and female reproductive parts.
Define Botrytis
A fungus which causes brown spots on petals.
What is a tint?
What does achromatic mean?
"Without color"
Define Stigma
The sticky part that collects pollen
Why do we use floral preservatives?
Prolonged flower life
What is an example of a wholesaler?
Southern Floral.