Conditioning should include

pre-treating cut materials
forcing flowers from closed bud into an open bloom (e.g., birds of paradise, carnations, roses, lilies, peonies)
purchasing cut flowers at the correct stage of bloom
understanding ethylene synthesis and action
accounting for ethylene-sensitive cut flowers
taking preventive measures to control ethylene-induced disorders
applying floral preservatives and their formulations
using commercial storage and display coolers (e.g., considering tropical temperatures vs. non-tropical temperatures, storing bulbs)
maintaining a clean and sterile environment (e.g., using rubber/soft brushes to clean buckets and/or containers, not stacking wet buckets, using soap and water)
providing support to soft stem structures (e.g., gerbera daisies, tulips, daffodils, callas, anemones, and ranunculus).

Teacher Resource:

Cutting and Conditioning Flowers: Home. LuEsther T. Mertz Library Plant and Research Guides; New York Botanical Garden.

Process/Skill Questions: