Title: Demonstrate care and handling of fresh flowers and foliage.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Gaining an Overview of Floral Design

Demonstration could include

- checking water temperature for conditioning
- using preservative water mixtures
- conditioning flowers and foliage
- adhering to commercial standards of packing and storing
- determining causes of deterioration and death of flowers
- regulating temperature of refrigeration units.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do floral preservatives sustain freshness?
- What is the difference between floral conditioning and storage?
- What factors influence floral keeping quality?
- What are possible causes of deterioration or death of cut flowers?
- What considerations should be made for shipping and delivery of floral products?