Floriculture, or flower planting, is one of the disciplines in horticulture, considering the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants for gardens and flower businesses. Developing new types of plants through breeding plants with desired characteristics is a major livelihood of florists Newly grown branches and flowers are pruned in nurseries, houseplants, flower gardens, and potted plants. Small flower plants (annual and perennial) and vegetable plants are used for nursery and garden cultivation. They are grown in greenhouses (in pots or flats), in pots, or in hanging baskets under controlled climate conditions and are sold in bulk for gardens and landscapes. Pelargonium (flower tree), Impatiens (busy lizzies), and Petunia are popular nursery plants. Many cultivars of chrysanthemum are the major perennial garden crops in the United States. Flower plants are widely sold for indoor use in pots. Poinsettias, orchids, camphors and main flowers are plants. Foliage plants are also potted and finished florist azaleas in hanging baskets in restaurants, indoor and in offices, dining rooms, large displays, and for outdoor use. is sold. Cut flowers are usually sold in bundles or bunches with leaves. Special cut flower products are known as cut flower industry. For optimum flower yield, special features used in floriculture such as plant spacing, training and grafting are used for growing flowers and branches. Post-harvest treatments such as chemical treatment, plant storage and packing are used for post-harvest.
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