Color Wheel
What are the primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
This green tape is used to wrap stems and hold floral arrangements together.
Floral Tape
What flower is associated with Valentine's day?
Rose
This holiday is the single biggest flower-selling day of the year.
Valentines day
Stems should be cut at this angle to increase water uptake.
45 degree angle
What are the secondary colors?
Orange, Green, Purple (violet)
This tool is used to cut stems at an angle for better water uptake.
Floral Shears / snips
Known for its bright yellow petals and large round center.
Sunflower
This branch of the floral industry is responsible for shipping large quantities of flowers to retail shops.
wholesaler
This liquid is added to vases to extend the life of cut flowers.
Preservatives or food
How many tertiary colors are there?
Six
These are used to remove thorns and leaves from stems quickly.
Stem strippers
This flower comes in many colors and has a ruffled, ball-like shape, often used in sympathy arrangements.
Carnation
This U.S. state produces the highest volume of cut flowers.
California
Flowers last longer when stored at this approximate temperature range.
34-36 degrees
A color scheme using colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, is called this.
Complementary colors
This is the foam material that holds flowers in place and supplies water.
Floral Foam
This spring bulb flower comes in many colors and is popular in Easter arrangements.
Tulip
This country exports the most cut flowers in the world, especially roses.
Columbia
Removing this part of the foliage below the water line prevents bacteria growth.
Leaves
Colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel, like blue, blue-green, and green, are called this type of harmony.
analogous colors
This clear adhesive is used to bond flowers and mechanics without showing.
Floral Adhesive (glue)
This exotic flower has a unique shape that resembles a bird in flight and is often used in tropical arrangements.
Birds of Paradise
This person is the final link in the floral industry chain, selling directly to customers.
Retailer
This process allows flowers to absorb water after being shipped.
Conditioning