Local Florists Glossary
"5 terms every homeowner should recognize before signing a contract." Each entry is a short read drawn from the warranty language carriers use during claims.
General
- Bouquet A bound collection of cut flowers arranged in the hand or on a flat surface, typically tied with twine, ribbon, or floral wire and given as a gift or carried in a wedding ceremony.
- Conditioning The professional process of preparing fresh-cut flowers for display by stripping foliage below the waterline, recutting stems under water, and hydrating in cool water for 4 to 12 hours before arrangement.
- Ethylene A naturally-occurring plant hormone (C2H4 gas) released by ripening fruit, decaying flowers, and aging produce that triggers ripening and senescence in nearby plants and flowers.
- Sympathy spray A large floral arrangement designed to drape over or stand beside a casket or urn at a funeral or memorial service, typically commissioned by close family members.
- Vase life The number of days a cut flower remains visually acceptable in a vase, measured from the moment it is cut to the moment it begins to wilt or drop petals.