3 Flashcards
By understanding the critical photoperiod for lower induction, growers can manipulate photoperiods to make plants either __________ or __________.
Vegetative, reproductive
Powdery mildew is a water mold in the same calss of fungi as Pythium and Phytophthora, which produces its characteristic symptoms on lear undersides.
False
Botrytis blight is also known as __________.
Tulip fire
There are two main types of symptoms observed with Botrytis blight, __________ or __________ leaf spots.
Nonaggressive, aggressive
The colonial bouquet is a __________ bouquet that is popular for both __________ and __________.
Round, brides, bridesmaids
The crescent bouquet is one variation of the cascade bouquet that is designed in a _____ shape. The cascade style is a beautiful design for elegant of formal weddings.
C
Sympathy flowers are important to __________ the deceased and __________ the living.
Honor, comfort
A grouping of different types of plants potted in the same container is known as a __________ __________.
Dish garden
The foundation for a casket spray is a __________ __________.
Casket saddle
A __________ __________ is an organized business tool to state the business’ purpose and goals and estimate the financing needed to fund the new florist.
Business plan
Floriculture production in the United States is valued at about $__________ at farm gate.
4.7 billion
The leading floriculture production states are __________, __________, and __________.
California, Florida, Texas
Florida floriculture crop production is valued at $__________.
765 million
True or False. Watering greenhouse plants is one of the easiest jobs faced by growers.
False
When should plants be watered?
Just before wilting or water stress occurs
Perched water table means that the container has __________ at the bottom of the container right after watering, when drainage has occurred.
Free-water
This is __________ because it is not held by the root medium.
Free-water
_____ factors need to be considered to achieve a successful fertility program.
5
When certain elements are provided in excess to plants, uptake of other nutrients may be hindered. One example of a mineral antagonism is the ____________________ interaction; a 1:1 ratio is recommended for most floriculture crops.
Nitrogen-potassium
The optimum pH range for most crops growing in a soilless medium is __________.
5.8-6.4
