floriculture

[ flawr-i-kuhl-cher, flohr- ]

noun

1. the cultivation of flowers or flowering plants, especially for ornamental purposes.

floriculture

/ ˈflɔːrɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the cultivation of flowering plants

Derived Forms

• ˌfloriˈcultural, adjective
• ˌfloriˈculturist, noun

Other Words From

• flori·cultur·al adjective
• flori·cultur·al·ly adverb
• flori·cultur·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of floriculture¹

First recorded in 1815–25; flori- + culture

Example Sentences

“Family businesses are special. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the passion for horticulture, floriculture and community that Egon and Laina began in 1956 and nurtured and grew in Woodinville for 67 years,” it reads.

From Seattle Times

Once back at their respective homes, they carried on their floriculture conversation, fawning over the flowers found on each other’s Instagram feeds — and commiserating over the less-than-inspiring landscaping supplies in their yards.

From New York Times

Jim Faust, Ph.D., an associate professor of floriculture physiology at Clemson University, told Fox he recommends watering poinsettias with one to two cups of water each week with "smaller amounts for small pots, larger amounts for large pots."

From Fox News

"The project was born from hard times," said Klaus Graetzer, Boutique Flowers floriculture manager and president of hemp startup CannAndes.

From Reuters

“All of the activities—tourism, pastoralists, floriculture—they all depend on Lake Naivasha,” said David Kilo, chairman of the Naivasha Boat Owners Association.

From National Geographic

Related Words

• cultivation
• landscaping
• planting