Flower Identification
What are line flowers used for?
Line flowers are used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement.
What are floral knives used for?
cutting flower stems
Are chyrsanthemums filler flowers?
Yes, Chyrsanthemmums are filler flowers.
whats photosynthesis?
process of converting light nutrients,water and carbon dioxide into food
define texture
visual or tactile feel of an item
____ _______ are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.
Mass Flowers
What do stem strippers do?
They remove thorns and leaves from stems.
Flowers and foliage fit into what four categories?
Line, mass, form and filler.
___________ energy stored from photosynthesis which is converted for plants use
respiration
__________ is a mixture of two primary colors in equal amounts
secondary
Baby's Breath is a ______ ______
Filler flower
Why is floral foam important in floral design?
It's a stem supportive device it also hydrates the flower.
What does floral foam do and what two options does it come in?
Floral foam provides a foundation for flowers and comes in two options called perforated and unperforated.
gas that decreases the shelf life of a cut flower.
what are the main cool and warm colors?
warm:red,orange and yellow cool:blue green purple
What is the origin of Snapdragons?
Spain and Italy.
What are candle cups?
Small inexpensive containers designed to hold taper candles.
What are some of the common sizes for straight floral wire?
The common sizes for straight floral wire are 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.
what good dose cooler storage do for the flowers?
slows respiration, transpiration,deterioration and bacterial growth.
what 3 colors cant be shown from a distance?
blue,green,and blue-violet
What is the botanical name for Bird-of-Paradise?
Strelitzia reginae
What are the things leaf shine provides?
Clean and shine leaves,causes a natural luster,and prevents pests and fungus on plants.
What are the six wiring methods?
Straight wire method, piercing method, bracing method, wrap around extension method, stitching method, and feathering.
how long can some flowers be stored dry?
fro 10 to 12 days
whats chroma used for?
to describe the brightness or dullness of a color