Floriculturist is a professional expert in the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for sales or for use as raw materials in the cosmetic and perfume industry and the pharmaceutical sector. The profession has largely gained ground because of the commercialization of every religious and social event in Indian society. This profession has become a commercial success due to the demand for its products throughout the year and that too in bulk every time.
Floriculturist Eligibility
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for joining a course for becoming a floriculturist one should have done 10+2 with science subject followed by B.Sc Agriculture or Horticulture or related degrees.
Age Limits
No age considerations are there for the age to join a course for becoming Floriculturist.
Floriculturist Required Skills
- The foremost skill required to become a Floriculturist is to be passionate about flowers and love to work outdoors under all weather conditions.
- Floriculturist as a career is ever demanding. Thus to become a Floriculturist the aspiring person should have a diverse set of skills. As one cannot get relaxed thus the prospective Floriculturist must be very diligent and hardworking. He must be full of stamina and adaptability to follow difficult time schedules.
- Good team spirit is also required as he may have to work with a group of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of demography, Climatic conditions and various other expect related to the cultivation and marketing of Flowers this is not a time-bound job.
How to become a Floriculturist?
To become a Floriculturist one has to follow the given steps:
Step 1
After completing 12 classes preferably with science subjects. One has to join B.Sc. Agriculture or related UG course. Some institutes may take an entrance exam to provide admission to the course.
Step 2
After completing this undergraduate course one can apply for a job in the government sector or public sector or may opt for the Post-graduation in a specialized field. M.Sc in Floriculture or Horticulture at the postgraduate level offers specializations in floriculture.
Step 3
After completing the requisite qualification one can either join some big corporate house involved in this business or look for some government jobs mentioned in the newspapers from time to time.
Floriculturist Job Description
- Floriculturist' job includes cultivating flowers and ornamental plants for gardens, floral industry, and Medical industry and export.
- His job description also includes growing and caring for flowering plants. He manages the post-harvest treatments and production of flower products.
- He is also responsible for developing new varieties of flowering plants.
Floriculturist Career Prospects
One can join the field of floriculture as farm/estate managers, plantation experts, supervisors, etc. Research and teaching are two other avenues of employment in the field. Besides this Marketing of floriculture products for different social and economic ventures is emerging as a potential segment of this field. Experienced professionals in this field one can work as a consultant etc. One can also work as an entrepreneur and offer employment to others.
Floriculturist Salary
Floriculturists' salaries range from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 in government service and in own business one can earn as good as Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.
