| Floriculture is the horticultural practice of cultivating | | | | semi tropical plants which comprise the majority |
| and growing plants for gardens, fresh flowers for | | | | of house plants sold, even in countries without |
| the cut-flower industry and in pots for indoor use. | | | | warm tropical conditions. |
| Horticulture involves the science of flower and | | | | Bedding Plants |
| plant cultivation and in floristry uses biochemistry, | | | | Bedding plants are assortments of flowering and |
| physiology, plant breeding and crop production, | | | | vegetable plants, both annuals and perennials |
| always looking to produce better quality plants | | | | which are resilient to colder temperatures and |
| and increase their ability to resist environmental | | | | harsh weather conditions. Floriculture and the |
| impact. | | | | scientific expertise of flower farming produces |
| The floral industry relies heavily on floriculture to | | | | bedding plants which are most resilient to these |
| provide quality, ornamental blooms for aesthetic | | | | conditions and can breed plants which are hardier |
| decorations in homes, gardens and flower | | | | for longevity. Geraniums are a good example of |
| bouquets. Floriculturists or flower farmers also | | | | bedding plants as they can withstand frost. |
| develop new plant varieties by practicing plant | | | | Despite losing their flowers in winter, they regain |
| breeding. Plant crops are usually herbaceous (they | | | | them the following spring. These plants bring |
| lose foliage after flowering) and are manufactured | | | | colour to a garden in dull parts or where there are |
| using pots or trays known as cell packs through | | | | no other flowers. |
| use of controlled methods. | | | | Cut Flower Industry |
| Popular flowers produced are poinsettias, azaleas, | | | | The cut flower industry is an extremely popular |
| orchids, chrysanthemums and roses as well as | | | | and successful branch of floriculture. Flower |
| foliage plants for interior use. | | | | bouquet stores or florists world-wide provide |
| Floriculture is responsible for providing most of the | | | | millions of deliveries of cut flowers, arranged in |
| world with plants, flowers and shrubs. Sprawling | | | | bouquets, posies, displays and baskets to |
| cities and developments make finding varieties of | | | | customers for a variety of occasions. Different |
| flowers and plants growing naturally a very | | | | methods are employed by floriculturists including |
| difficult task, and when flowers are seen growing, | | | | specific pruning styles and spacing techniques. |
| they are usually blooms which have been | | | | After flowers have reached the correct growth |
| cultivated by floriculturists. Floriculture brings the | | | | for harvesting, they undergo chemical |
| best of nature to an everyday household or | | | | preservation treatments and packaging. |
| office. | | | | Cut flowers are sold in florist shops, |
| Ornamental Plants | | | | supermarkets, petrol stations, through street |
| Ornamental plants certainly live up to their name. | | | | vendors and most popularly, through websites |
| These plants are produced at flower farms to be | | | | where customers can order their flowers online |
| used domestically in homes and gardens for their | | | | from brochures on the website. |
| pretty and appealing flowers, pleasant fragrance, | | | | The products available from these retailers are |
| interesting leaves and particular stems and bark. | | | | quite remarkable as they are arranged by highly |
| Landscapers frequently use ornamental plants for | | | | trained professionals, skilled in the art of flower |
| creating interesting and often unusual displays of | | | | arrangement. Flower arranging or floral design |
| these appealing blooms, as does the cut-flower | | | | involves the use of materials such as cut flowers, |
| industry. Unusual features are often considered | | | | grasses and other foliages which are arranged in a |
| fashionable in these plants. | | | | spectacular display in bouquets, pots, baskets and |
| House Plants | | | | vases. |
| House plants are grown for decorative value for | | | | Fresh cut flowers make a very specialised gift |
| indoor use in domestic settings and other interiors | | | | idea. A fresh flower delivery from a reputable |
| such as offices. These plants provide a host of | | | | retailer will usually be guaranteed to be of a very |
| benefits to a room that are not only décor | | | | high quality. Scientific expertise, specific growing |
| related, but also intrinsic to health and the | | | | conditions and treatments by expert floriculturists |
| environment. These plants produce oxygen and | | | | means that the flower bouquet will have an |
| clean the air, providing a purer indoor environment. | | | | appearance that is tastefully arranged whilst the |
| "Sick Building Syndrome" is a common complaint | | | | blooms keep their bright appearance of fresh cut |
| amongst office staff as computers, air | | | | flowers. A flower bouquet store also allows |
| conditioners and other office equipment causes an | | | | customers to order and make a secure payment |
| increase in toxins in the air which then lurk in the | | | | via the store’s website. A fresh flower |
| interior environment. | | | | delivery can be made on the same day the order |
| Fatigue, coughing, a sore throat, dry skin and | | | | was placed. |
| headaches are all symptomatic of this syndrome | | | | Why not order a bouquet of fresh cut and hand |
| but the addition of plants to an interior space can | | | | tied flowers and allow yourself and others to |
| reduce symptoms by approximately 30%. | | | | experience the beauty which nature is capable of |
| Floriculture provides a multitude of tropical and | | | | providing. |