Design Technique
Branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of the arrangement
What is Framing
A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water pH
What is Floral Preservative
A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images
Interpretive Design
Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in
Mass Flowers
The appropriate gauge of wire is number 24-28, it should be as light-weight as possible
Corsage
The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills
What is Pillowing
A citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
What is Hydrating solution
An asymmetrical balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines
Formal-Linear Design
Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes
Form Flowers
Growers, Wholesale, and Retail Florist must process their flowers
Processing Flowers
Similar design technique to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other
What is terracing and layering
Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant
Respiration
Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement
Parallel Design
Does not require a focal point
Round design
Removal of all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent
The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms
What is Ikebana
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves
Transpiration
The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect
Cascade Desgn
a triangular pattern with a strong "L-line"
Asymmetrical Design
Doing this to stems helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container, if the cut is slanted
Re-cutting Stems
Flower arrangement heights should not vary, characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth
What is Pave arrangement
Ideal temperature range to keep the refrigerator
38-40 degrees
Contain more than one single focal point
Abstract Design
Used as a primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement
Line Flowers
Combines low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth
Refrigeration of fresh product