Floriculture exam
___________ is the development of a plant from a seed or spore. - ANS-Germination
_______________ is when a plant secretes a substance to inhibit growth of another
plant. - ANS-Allelopathy
A greenhouse pest that is small with tan, feather-like wings would likely be a
______________________. - ANS-Western flower thrip
A growing media amendment that is grown primarily in marshes, bogs or swamps and
has a high-water holding capacity is known as ___________. - ANS-Peat Moss
A Hogarth Curve floral design is created by - ANS-A "S" shape
Aluminum can affect the color of what florist's flower? - ANS-Hydrangea
An acid loving crop grows best at a pH of ____________. - ANS-4.5-5.8
An appropriate lightweight wire to use for corsage construction is: - ANS-#28 gauge
Auxins and gibberellic acid are hormones in plants that promote growth through
____________________. - ANS-Cell enlargement
Botrytis often presents itself on flowers as gray mold. This disease is caused by a(an)
__________. - ANS-Fungus
Chrysanthemums, Asters, Daisies, and other flat-faced flowers are wired for corsages
using which method? - ANS-Hook-Wiring
Clogged stems in cut flowers are caused by an air embolism. An air embolism is -
ANS-Where a bubble of air enters the xylem preventing water from reaching the flower.
Double layer poly should have how much space between layers for proper inflation and
full insulation? - ANS-6-8 inches
Flowers, such as Baby's Breath or Aster, are commonly referred to as ____________
flowers in floral arrangements. - ANS-Filler
___________ is the development of a plant from a seed or spore. - ANS-Germination
_______________ is when a plant secretes a substance to inhibit growth of another
plant. - ANS-Allelopathy
A greenhouse pest that is small with tan, feather-like wings would likely be a
______________________. - ANS-Western flower thrip
A growing media amendment that is grown primarily in marshes, bogs or swamps and
has a high-water holding capacity is known as ___________. - ANS-Peat Moss
A Hogarth Curve floral design is created by - ANS-A "S" shape
Aluminum can affect the color of what florist's flower? - ANS-Hydrangea
An acid loving crop grows best at a pH of ____________. - ANS-4.5-5.8
An appropriate lightweight wire to use for corsage construction is: - ANS-#28 gauge
Auxins and gibberellic acid are hormones in plants that promote growth through
____________________. - ANS-Cell enlargement
Botrytis often presents itself on flowers as gray mold. This disease is caused by a(an)
__________. - ANS-Fungus
Chrysanthemums, Asters, Daisies, and other flat-faced flowers are wired for corsages
using which method? - ANS-Hook-Wiring
Clogged stems in cut flowers are caused by an air embolism. An air embolism is -
ANS-Where a bubble of air enters the xylem preventing water from reaching the flower.
Double layer poly should have how much space between layers for proper inflation and
full insulation? - ANS-6-8 inches
Flowers, such as Baby's Breath or Aster, are commonly referred to as ____________
flowers in floral arrangements. - ANS-Filler
