Potted Plants
Post-Harvest
Wedding
Corsage/bout
Principles/Elements
100

Potted plant arrangements are only designed in pots.

False

100

What should you add to the buckets of water when processing flowers? 

Flower Food/Preservative

100

What percentage should the floral budget be in a wedding? 

10-15%

100

What is worn on the wrist? 

Corsage

100

What should the height of the flower be to the container? 

1.5 times the height

200

What is Dieffenbachia used for in floral design? 

Foliage

200

What angle do you cut the stems at? 

45 

200

When should the florist begin to make the bridal bouquet? 

3-4 days prior to wedding

200

What is worn on the lapel of a suit? 

Boutonniere

200

Tying colors, elements and textures with the flowers, ribbon and containers create which of the following? 

Harmony

300

Besides color, what is the main way to identify potted plants? 

Leaf shape
300

What temperature should flowers be at after they are cut before the fridge? 

Room Temperature

300

What should a florist keep in mind as they design the bridal bouquet? 

The size of the bride. 
300

Jena is using wire to strengthen the existing stem of a flower. What is her next step in making this boutonniere?

Adding floral tape

300

This element allows the eye to travel up and around an arrangement.

Line

400

What is one way that potted plants reproduce that does not involve pollen reproduction? 

Propagation

400

What is the typical humidity for flowers? 

90-95 %

400

What is the recommended thickness of ribbon for wrapping the bridesmaid bouquets? 

One inch
400

What is the tool called that holds the corsage once it is finished? 

Wristlet

400

The color wheel is made up of two halves, what are they? 

Cool and warm

500

What is the average temperature potted plants should be kept at? 

60-70 degrees F

500

Why is post-harvest care of cut flowers important? 

To increase shelf life.

500
Centerpieces are an important part of a wedding reception. What should the florist keep in mind when creating the centerpieces? 

Height 

500

How many hours prior to assembly should the flower be conditioned? 

3 hours

500

The use of principles of design follow the laws of: 

Nature