TSFA Exam UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
- Slender, arching branches with drooping leaves.
- Glossy, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green or variegated.
- Smooth, light gray bark with a tendency to shed leaves if moved or stressed. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ficus Benjamina (Weeping Fig)
- Broad, lance-shaped leaves with variegated patterns (silver, green, or pink).
- Compact, bushy growth habit.
- Thrives in low-light conditions and is highly adaptable. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves with a glossy surface.
- White, hood-like flowers (spathes) surrounding a yellowish spadix.
- Wilts dramatically when in need of water but quickly recovers after watering. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
- Long, strap-like leaves that are deep green and leathery.
- Extremely hardy, tolerates low light, drought, and neglect.
- Slow-growing and forms clumps over time. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aspidistra Elatior
(Cast Iron Plant)
- Thick, woody cane-like stems with tufts of arching leaves at the top.
- Long, sword-shaped leaves that resemble corn leaves, often with a yellow or white stripe down
the center.
- Can grow into a tall, tree-like form indoors. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dracaena Fragrans
(Corn Plant)
- Large, thick, glossy leaves with a deep green or burgundy hue.
, - Milky white latex sap that oozes when the leaves or stems are cut.
- Upright growth with a woody stem, often grown as an indoor houseplant. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant)
- Feathery, delicate green foliage that gives a soft, airy appearance.
- Climbing or trailing growth habit, often used in floral arrangements.
- Small, sharp thorns on the stems, despite its fern-like look. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Asparagus Plumosa (Plumosa Fern)
- Tiny, delicate white or pink flowers in dense clusters.
- Thin, branching stems that create a light, airy look.
- Frequently used as a filler in bouquets and floral decorations. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
- Small, round, dark blue to black edible berries resembling blueberries.
- Glossy, oval-shaped green leaves with a leathery texture.
- Grows as a shrub in forests, often found in North America. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.)
- Bright orange and blue flowers resembling a bird in flight.
- Large, banana-like leaves with a leathery texture.
- Grows in a clumping formation with thick stems. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bird-of-
Paradise
- Dark green, leathery fronds with a triangular shape.
- Small, finely divided leaflets giving a feathery appearance.
- Often used as greenery in floral arrangements due to its long-lasting nature. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Leather Leaf Fern
- Large, showy flowers with ruffled petals.
and CORRECT Answers
- Slender, arching branches with drooping leaves.
- Glossy, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green or variegated.
- Smooth, light gray bark with a tendency to shed leaves if moved or stressed. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ficus Benjamina (Weeping Fig)
- Broad, lance-shaped leaves with variegated patterns (silver, green, or pink).
- Compact, bushy growth habit.
- Thrives in low-light conditions and is highly adaptable. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves with a glossy surface.
- White, hood-like flowers (spathes) surrounding a yellowish spadix.
- Wilts dramatically when in need of water but quickly recovers after watering. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
- Long, strap-like leaves that are deep green and leathery.
- Extremely hardy, tolerates low light, drought, and neglect.
- Slow-growing and forms clumps over time. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aspidistra Elatior
(Cast Iron Plant)
- Thick, woody cane-like stems with tufts of arching leaves at the top.
- Long, sword-shaped leaves that resemble corn leaves, often with a yellow or white stripe down
the center.
- Can grow into a tall, tree-like form indoors. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dracaena Fragrans
(Corn Plant)
- Large, thick, glossy leaves with a deep green or burgundy hue.
, - Milky white latex sap that oozes when the leaves or stems are cut.
- Upright growth with a woody stem, often grown as an indoor houseplant. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant)
- Feathery, delicate green foliage that gives a soft, airy appearance.
- Climbing or trailing growth habit, often used in floral arrangements.
- Small, sharp thorns on the stems, despite its fern-like look. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Asparagus Plumosa (Plumosa Fern)
- Tiny, delicate white or pink flowers in dense clusters.
- Thin, branching stems that create a light, airy look.
- Frequently used as a filler in bouquets and floral decorations. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
- Small, round, dark blue to black edible berries resembling blueberries.
- Glossy, oval-shaped green leaves with a leathery texture.
- Grows as a shrub in forests, often found in North America. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.)
- Bright orange and blue flowers resembling a bird in flight.
- Large, banana-like leaves with a leathery texture.
- Grows in a clumping formation with thick stems. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bird-of-
Paradise
- Dark green, leathery fronds with a triangular shape.
- Small, finely divided leaflets giving a feathery appearance.
- Often used as greenery in floral arrangements due to its long-lasting nature. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Leather Leaf Fern
- Large, showy flowers with ruffled petals.
