Floral preservatives are formulated for different water types and water pH levels.

One goal of the successful florist is to develop happy, repeat cutomers

Hydration is the term used to describe the loss of water from the cut flower.

The Chain of Life concept, used to increase the vase life of cut flowers, was developed by the Society of American Florists, along with research universities.

Water transpiration occurs more rapidly at high temperatures and low humidity.

Most flower stems are blocked when they arrive at the retail florist.

Since cut flowers are dead, they do not need a food source.

Water vapor moves from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentrations.

Ethylene gas does not affect cut flowers.

Water moves in the plant through the phloem vascular tissue.

The proper order of the "chain of life" is Grower-Shipper-Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer.

Dull knives used to cut flower stems can cause stem blockage.

It is not important to remove the plastic wrap from flowers delivered room the wholesale florist.

Photosynethesis is the production of food for the plant to use, the opposite process is called transpiration?

Wilting of flowers occurs when water is lost FASTER than when it is absorbed by the stem.

Some flowers have a milky sap. These flowers need to have there stems sealed or burned to prevent leaking sap into the water/preservative.

Flowers, such as lilies and carnations, may need to sit out at room temperature overnight, before being placed in the floral cooler.

Floral containers should be tall enough to support the flower stems but not crush or bruise the flowers.

10% bleach is a common disinfectant for plastic floral buckets and floral coolers.

Botrytis is found on dry foliage

Wholesale florists will replace damaged or diseased plants shipped to the retailer, because they want their customers to be repeat customers.

All flowers and foliages need to be stored in the floral cooler at the same temperature.

Customers are part of the chain of life for flower quality.

Ethylene gas occurs naturally

Humidity is the measure of water vapor in the air.

Floral preservatives come in different forms. Which of the following is not common form?

Which of the following can cause burned flowers and foliage?

Most flowers are usually held for ________ hours at room temperature to allow water absorption

A common symptom of a water absorption issue with a cut flower is

The recommended containers ued to store flowers in the coler are made o

Which of the following does not produce ethylene gas?

Which of the following is not a symptom of ethylene damage?

Floral preservatives work by

TDS is an abbreviation for the following

Most cut flower are shipped ___________ to reduced costs.

Which of the following cut flowers are left wrapped to maintain the "bud stage"

What pH range causes stems to absorb water rapidly?

Which of the following are common foods for cut flowers?

Which of the following decreases flower life?

Foliage left in water can rot and casue

A term that we use for preparing the flowers that arrive in our shipment from the wholesaler is called?

The time from cutting floral stems until placement into water

Which of the following should ever be mixed

Removing flowers immediately from their plastic wrap helps

Which of the following is not a part of the floral chain of life

Areas on the underside of leaves that releases water vapor are called

Floral preservative chemicals contain

To increase the stem surface area, to absorb more water, stems should be cut

Another name for an air gap in the plant stem is an