During conditioning, cut flowers are held at which temperature range?

During conditioning, cut flowers are held at which temperature range?

• A. To hydrate the stems
• B. To cool them
• C. To dry them
• D. To add fragrance

Answer: (A)

Conditioning is about rehydrating cut stems so they can take up water again. By holding the stems in clean water at room temperature, the xylem vessels reopen and air-blocks are displaced, restoring turgor and preparing the flowers for processing and arrangement. Cooling would slow water uptake, drying would remove moisture, and adding fragrance is unrelated to hydration, so they don’t fit the purpose of conditioning.

Conditioning is about rehydrating cut stems so they can take up water again. By holding the stems in clean water at room temperature, the xylem vessels reopen and air-blocks are displaced, restoring turgor and preparing the flowers for processing and arrangement. Cooling would slow water uptake, drying would remove moisture, and adding fragrance is unrelated to hydration, so they don’t fit the purpose of conditioning.