FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN HOUSEKEEPING

1. Flower ArrangementFlower Arrangement
Ms. Roma Gandhi
Dr. BMN College of Home Science
NAAC Accredited ‘A+’ Grade CGPA 3.69/4
UGC Status: College for Potential of
Excellence

2. Basic IngredientsBasic Ingredients
The following groups of ingredients and aids areThe following groups of ingredients and aids are
essential:essential:
 Mechanics.Mechanics.
 Equipment.Equipment.
 Containers.Containers.
 Bases.Bases.
 Accessories.Accessories.
 Plant material.Plant material.
 supportsupport

3. Mechanics.Mechanics.
 Things used to keep flowers, foliage, stems in placeThings used to keep flowers, foliage, stems in place
within the container.within the container.
 It is fixed securely and should be hidden from view.It is fixed securely and should be hidden from view.
 It includes:It includes:
 Floral foam- also called oasis. It is a cellular plasticFloral foam- also called oasis. It is a cellular plastic
material.material.
 Green foam- soaked in water for at least half an hourGreen foam- soaked in water for at least half an hour
and fresh plant material inserted to it.and fresh plant material inserted to it.

4. Contd.Contd.
 Brown/ grey foam- for dry plant material.Brown/ grey foam- for dry plant material.
 Chicken fire-also called wire mesh or wireChicken fire-also called wire mesh or wire
netting.netting.
 Pin holders-also called kenzan or needle pointPin holders-also called kenzan or needle point
holders.holders.
 Prong- simpler type of floral foam.Prong- simpler type of floral foam.
 Florist cone- also called flower tube or flowerFlorist cone- also called flower tube or flower
funnel.funnel.

5. Contd.Contd.
 Adhesive clay-Also referred to as oasis fix.Adhesive clay-Also referred to as oasis fix.
 The other things used are setting clay, nonThe other things used are setting clay, non
setting clay, glue, pebbles and marbles.setting clay, glue, pebbles and marbles.

6. EquipmentEquipment
 It includes bucket, florist scissors, Mister, secateurs,It includes bucket, florist scissors, Mister, secateurs,
watering can, floral tape, wire, stub wire, rose wire,watering can, floral tape, wire, stub wire, rose wire,
reel wire, knife, wire cutters, paints and finishes,reel wire, knife, wire cutters, paints and finishes,
candle holders, cocktail sticks, cut flowercandle holders, cocktail sticks, cut flower
preservative and turn table.preservative and turn table.
 Mister- a hand held spray bottle to produce a fineMister- a hand held spray bottle to produce a fine
mist of water droplets.mist of water droplets.
 Secatuers- used to cut through thick and woodySecatuers- used to cut through thick and woody
stems.stems.

7. ContainersContainers
 These are receptacles to hold the flower arrangement.These are receptacles to hold the flower arrangement.
 The container should be water proof if fresh flowersThe container should be water proof if fresh flowers
are used.are used.
 Neutral colours are more suitable like soft grey, dullNeutral colours are more suitable like soft grey, dull
brown, off white, earth colours etc.brown, off white, earth colours etc.
 Theme and simplicity should be kept in mind.Theme and simplicity should be kept in mind.
 It includes vase and jug, basket, bowls and trays,It includes vase and jug, basket, bowls and trays,
wreath frames, candle cup, candle cup, miscellaneouswreath frames, candle cup, candle cup, miscellaneous
objects.objects.

8. BasesBases
 An object placed under the container to protectAn object placed under the container to protect
the surface of the support.the surface of the support.
 It improves both visual appeal and sense ofIt improves both visual appeal and sense of
balance.balance.
 It includes- table mat, tree section, wood base,It includes- table mat, tree section, wood base,
stone base, covered base and oriental base.stone base, covered base and oriental base.

9. SupportSupport
 Refers to the structure on which the containerRefers to the structure on which the container
stands. The usual suports are tables,stands. The usual suports are tables,
sideboards, alcoves and shelves.sideboards, alcoves and shelves.
 A pedestal made of wood, stone or metal actsA pedestal made of wood, stone or metal acts
as a good support.as a good support.

10. Plant materialsPlant materials
 It is divided in to three basic types:It is divided in to three basic types:
 Line material, dominant/ point material, filler/Line material, dominant/ point material, filler/
secondary material.secondary material.

11. AccessoriesAccessories
 Non plant material included in or placedNon plant material included in or placed
alongside the arrangement.alongside the arrangement.

12. Design flower arrangementsDesign flower arrangements
 Features of a good design:Features of a good design:
 An established style.An established style.
 Ingredients in proportion.Ingredients in proportion.
 A suitable background.A suitable background.
 Variety of texture.Variety of texture.
 Arrangement in balance.Arrangement in balance.
 A feeling of movement/ rhythm.A feeling of movement/ rhythm.
 Proper use of colour.Proper use of colour.
 Focus on emphasis.Focus on emphasis.

13. StylesStyles
 Based on angle:Based on angle:
 All round arrangement.All round arrangement.
 Facing arrangement.Facing arrangement.
 Based on the space present:Based on the space present:
 Mass styleMass style
 Bunch in a vase.Bunch in a vase.
 Biedermeier.Biedermeier.
 Traditional mass.Traditional mass.

14. Line styleLine style
 Originated in China and Japan.Originated in China and Japan.
 Ikebana.Ikebana.
 Vertical line.Vertical line.

15. Line mass style.Line mass style.
 Triangular shapeTriangular shape
 Circular shapeCircular shape
 Crescent shape.Crescent shape.
 Fan shape.Fan shape.
 Other styles include parallel style, landscape.Other styles include parallel style, landscape.

17. Type of plant material usedType of plant material used
 Foliage arrangement.Foliage arrangement.
 Dried flower arrangement.Dried flower arrangement.
 Based on effect:Based on effect:
 Formal, semiformal, informal amd modern orFormal, semiformal, informal amd modern or
free style arrangement.free style arrangement.

18. ProportionProportion
 Background: it should be on the style , size,Background: it should be on the style , size,
type of the wall surface and practicality.type of the wall surface and practicality.
 Texture- the florist should be able to combineTexture- the florist should be able to combine
all textures- glossy, velvety, dull, prickly andall textures- glossy, velvety, dull, prickly and
so on.so on.
 Balance- physical and visual balance .Balance- physical and visual balance .

19. Rhythm or movementRhythm or movement
 Use curved stems.Use curved stems.
 Hiding all or parts of any tall, straight stems.Hiding all or parts of any tall, straight stems.
 Placing flowers in and out through thePlacing flowers in and out through the
arrangement.arrangement.
 Using foliage of various sizes and contrastingUsing foliage of various sizes and contrasting
shapes.shapes.
 Having an irregular line of various sizedHaving an irregular line of various sized
blooms.blooms.

20. ColourColour
 Monochromatic- various tints and shades ofMonochromatic- various tints and shades of
the same hue is used. For ex: red- dramaticthe same hue is used. For ex: red- dramatic
effect, yellow- brightness, blue- restful effect.effect, yellow- brightness, blue- restful effect.
 Analogus- two or three or four hues are used.Analogus- two or three or four hues are used.
 Contrasting/ complimentary- colours whichContrasting/ complimentary- colours which
are direct in contrast are used.are direct in contrast are used.
 Ploychromatic- different colours are used forPloychromatic- different colours are used for
a various effect.a various effect.

21. Emphasis/ dominance.Emphasis/ dominance.
 Having one or more areas in the arrangementHaving one or more areas in the arrangement
to which the eye is drawn. This is called as theto which the eye is drawn. This is called as the
focal point.focal point.
 For ex: use an unusaual container.For ex: use an unusaual container.
 Small group of bold flowers.Small group of bold flowers.

22. Common flowersCommon flowers
 Roses, lilies, gladioli, tulips, asters, carnations,Roses, lilies, gladioli, tulips, asters, carnations,
tuberoses, orchids, petunias, daisies, lady’stuberoses, orchids, petunias, daisies, lady’s
lace etc.lace etc.
 Common foliage: ferns, asparagus ferns, palmCommon foliage: ferns, asparagus ferns, palm
leaves, bamboos, pine, ivy etc.leaves, bamboos, pine, ivy etc.

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