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Floriculture involves the cultivation of flowering plants. In other words, it involves the growth, care, uses and marketing of some flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Beautiful trees or flowering plants which can be used to decorate our environments are called ornamental plants. Ornamental plants could be trees, shrubs or flowers.
The person who grows or sells flower is called a florist.
Importance and uses of ornamental plants
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers are very important in a number of ways. These include:
For interior Decoration:
Some beautiful flowers are used to decorate the interior parts of residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
For Exterior Decoration :
Some flowers are also used to decorate the exterior parts of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, making such flowers to add beauty to the environment.
Decoration of Avenues and Resort Centres:
Flowers are also used to decorate city centres, round-abouts, route junctions, and resort centres.
For Landscaping
Many beautiful flowers are used for landscaping by florists. It may involve the writing of some wordings, using flowers.
As symbol of love
People often use or give beautiful flowers to their partners, friends or relations as a symbol of love and affection.
Purification of Atmospheric Air
Ornamental plants including other plants help to purify atmospheric air by removing carbondioxide and releasing oxygen.
Sources of income to florist
Ornamental plants and flowers also provide income to horticulturist or florists.
Preparation of Perfumes
Some perfumes can be produced from flowers. For instance, morning glory flowers can provide natural perfume to homes and offices, especially in the morning and evening.
For Ceremonial Use
Some beautiful flowers are used in certain ceremonies for example in weddings and burials.
Provision of Shade
Some flowering plants have large and broad leaves which are capable of providing shade in residential or industrial environments.
Decoration of Roads
Many roads are often decorated with beautiful flowers. Such flowers add beauty to the design of such roads.
For scientific Research
Many flowers are used by florists, scientist. For scientific studies in botanical gardens.
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