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Chapter 6: FLORICULTURE
Answers to Review Questions
TRUE/FALSE
1. Most potted plants are started from seed.
2. Floriculture is the growing of flowers.
3. Plants grown for their leaves are called foliage plants.
4. Photoperiodic means that the plants respond to the length of the day.
5. If temperatures rise above approximately 80° F, it takes longer for flowers to be
produced, and the flower quality is lowered.
6. Balance refers to the apparent weight of the flowers in an arrangement.
7. The most common plant grown for foliage is the pitcher plant.
8. Dish gardens are deep pots for small foliage plants.
9. Unusual or rare plants are called exotic plants.
10. Terrariums are plants growing inside a glass or plastic container.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Most of the flowers brought into the United States come from
2. One of the leading sources for roses is
3. Flower production in the United States is greatest in
4. The main items in the floriculture trade are
5. Benches in greenhouses used for growing potted plants are usually between
6. The most obvious example of the importance of timing involves
7. About two weeks after planting, the plants are
8. Cut flowers are used for
9. Holland is famous for its
10. Fronds are another name for
DISCUSSION
1. Why are most cut flowers grown in greenhouses?
2. What does scale mean?
3. Where do most flowers bought in the United States come from and why?
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4. Why are potted plants a challenge to florists?
5. How does a pitcher plant trap insects?
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6. How can temperature, rain, and wind affect plants?
7. Why is floriculture such a big business throughout the world?
8. How are cut flowers grown?
9. Why are poinsettias such a good example of timing?
10. Give some examples of exotic plants.