interpretive design a combination of both man made and natural materials
transpiration plant losing water through the stomata
secondary two primary colors mixed together into equal parts
focal point location within the design that attracts the most attention
cascade design a design which consists of several layers of materials
floral preservative mixture of ingredients when added to water extends the vase life by
lowering pH
processing flowers growers, wholesalers, and retail florist must process their flowers
pave a uniform area with little or no variation in depth
stair step manner cut materials in a parallel design to create depth
terracing and layering similar materials placed horizontally on top of each other
light intensity light received on the plant surface
filler floral material that has an "airy" look
, dry pack storage of shipment flowers out of the water
processing cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment
mechanics supplies, methods, and materials used to place and hold flowers and foliage in an
arrangement
framing branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of an arrangement
waterfall provides a color and focal point near the rim of the container
customer education florists must educate their customers so they can enjoy their flowers to
a full extent
conditioning when cut flowers and foliages have been tested to extend their freshness
piercing method wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem
asymmetrical design triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line"
symmetrical design equilateral triangular design
round design doesn't require a focal point
hairpin method wiring technique which the wire is shaped into a hairpin