STATE CLASSICS
This palm, known as the cabbage palm, is known as Florida's state tree
What is the Sabal Palmetto
This greenhouse orchid gets its name from its resemblance to moths
What is Phalaenopsis
This is the breeding of specimens of a plant by natural processes from the parent stock.
What is propagation
A customer is looking to find a small growing shrub to line below the windows of their home. You might take them here
Where is the power bed/compact evergreens
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WHO IS JUSTIN
This vibrant vine offers trumpet‑shaped orange‑red flowers that attract hummingbirds and thrives in North and Central Florida.
What is crossvine
According to Florida State Parks, this critically endangered native tree is named in honor of American botanist Dr. John Torrey
What is the Florida Torreya
This term is for when roots have become densely packed and tangled, filling the container and restricting further growth.
What is rootbound
A customer has brought in a dead plant. When addressing the customer, the FIRST thing you should do is this
What is identify the plant
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WHO IS SOFIA
This ornamental grass, known for its pink-purple plumes in fall, is used in Seminole basketry.
What is muhlenbergia (muhly grass)
This native hickory got its name when early settlers observed their farm animals eating the nuts.
What is Pignut Hickory
This practice is a horticultural technique where parts of two plants are joined to grow as one.
What is grafting
A customer brings in an African Violet with obvious signs of crown rot. They explain that they've been watering and yet nothing seems to fix it. The problem is most likely this
What is watering from the top
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WHO IS NOAH
Due to its dense, evergreen growth and licorice-like scent, this yellow leafed shrub is a must have in Florida landscapes.
What is Ocala Anise
This native tree, also known as the "poor man's banana", likely got its name from a misunderstanding of the Spanish word that derived it's common name.
What is the Pawpaw tree
This process refers to the pollination of flowers and fruits between at least two different species of the same plant.
What is cross-pollination
A customer is determined to have a Japanese maple in their front yard in direct sun. After explaining that their are only a few that can handle that condition they go with one of these four options.
What are Bloodgood, Glowing Embers, Coral Bark and Emperor One
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WHO IS SYD
This native white, bristly flower is associated with the plant's historical use in folk medicine, though it's a misconception that it was used as a snake venom antidote
What is Rattlesnake Master
This royal greenhouse epiphyllum was named for it's spectacular blooms that only produce at night; and typically for just one night.
What is Queen of the Night
This term is referring to a sort of knot or protuberance on a stem where leaves arise.
What is a node
A customer has issues with water retention and decided to create a rain garden to showcase plants that can tolerate wet feet. You may suggest one of these paper-maker plants.
What is papyrus
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WHO IS ALE