Which of the following are greenhouse production categories in floriculture?

• A. All of the above
• B. Bedding plants
• C. Potted flowering plants (mums, poinsettia, Easter lily)
• D. Cut-flowers (rose, alstroemeria, chrysanthemum)

Answer: (A)

In greenhouse floriculture, production is organized around the main product types: bedding plants, potted flowering plants, and cut flowers. Bedding plants are grown to provide outdoor color and are usually started from seed or plugs and then transplanted into landscapes or containers. Potted flowering plants, like mums, poinsettias, and Easter lilies, are sold as finished container plants and rely on controlled environments to time flowering for market demand. Cut flowers, such as roses, alstroemeria, and chrysanthemums, are grown for harvest as stems for bouquets, with emphasis on stem length, strength, and post-harvest quality. Since all three categories are routinely produced in greenhouses, the best answer is that all of these are greenhouse production categories.