Floriculture, also known as flower farming, is the study of growing and marketing flowers and foliage plants.
Understanding Floriculture
Floriculture is much more than just growing flowers. It's a specialized branch of horticulture focused on the following:
- Cultivation: Growing flowering and ornamental plants.
- Marketing: Selling these plants directly to consumers or using them as raw materials.
Applications of Floriculture
The products of floriculture are used in various industries:
- Direct Sale: For bouquets, potted plants, and other floral arrangements.
- Cosmetic Industry: As ingredients in perfumes, lotions, and other beauty products.
- Pharmaceutical Sector: Certain flowers and foliage plants have medicinal properties and are used in drug manufacturing.
Examples of Floriculture Plants
Floriculture encompasses a wide array of plants, including but not limited to:
- Roses
- Carnations
- Lilies
- Orchids
- Chrysanthemums
- Foliage plants like ferns and palms
