Re-Cutting Stems Re-cutting stems of fresh product 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.
Refridgeration of Fresh Product Refrigeration of fresh product with a combination of low
temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration,
slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development. An ideal temperature
range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40 degrees F.
Ficus benjamina Weeping Fig
Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen
Spathiphyllum Peace Lily
Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant
Dracaena Fragans Corn Plant
Ficus elastica Rubber Plant
Dieffenbachia Dumb Cane
Plumosa
Baby's Breath
, Huckleberry
Bird of Paradise
Leather Leaf Fern
Cattleya Orchid
Flat Fern
Rose
Carnation
Gladiolas
Balance Symmetrical or Asymmetrical. Does it depict the style? If the design is the correct
style, is it visibly balanced from side to side, front to back, top to bottom? For Asymmetrical: Is
the arrangement different or unequal? For Symmetrical: Is the design mirrored on both sides?
Mechanics If used, is wire, tape and foam neat and covered as instructed.
Proportion/Scale Size of design in relation to container with the number of flowers assigned;
A comparative relationship between components in composition.