Title: Prepare potted plants for retail sale.
Course: Floral Design I (18056-I) > Section: Marketing Floral Products

Preparation should include

- identification of potted plants (refer to the FFA Floriculture CDE list)
- accessories (e.g., tissue paper, foil, mosses, dried and fresh materials, ribbon, and seasonal accents)
- sequential steps involved in
  - dressing a potted plant with foil or sustainable material
  - dressing a potted plant with a basket
  - dressing a potted plant in a novelty container
- care instructions with consideration of the dressing procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are potted plants wrapped?
- Why would wrapping a potted plant change the care that should be provided to the plant?
- What factors determine the approach for dressing a potted plant?