Across
- 3. outer cells surrounding cut that dry out preventing uptake
- 4. what does Bacteria do to the life span of a flower
- 6. leaving foliage in the water can result in this
- 8. floral preservative ingredient that lowers pH levels
- 10. the minimum humidity for typical flowers
- 12. what should you do with knives, cutters, work surfaces, coolers & buckets
- 13. one reason some plants may die early
- 14. harmful chemical to flowers
- 15. carbohydrates to nourish
- 17. Warm water will _______ the development and opening of the plant material.
- 19. length of time the flower remains beautiful
- 20. what do you do with any foliage that will be below the water line?
Down
- 1. what is one area to cut a plant stem
- 2. doubles the vase life of cut flowers
- 5. ships by air or truck to wholesalers
- 7. how high should you fill a bucket with clean luke-warm water?
- 9. flower death
- 11. first part in the chain of life for a flower
- 16. what should you do after geting cut flowers immediately
- 18. receives flowers as a gift or purchases them for personal enjoyment