Florist
Selects and arranges flowers for decoration, and packs and ships floral orders.
Overview
A florist is a professional who specializes in the selection and arrangement of flowers for the purpose of decoration. The person also packs and ships them using delivery services.
Where they work
- Flower and Gift Shops and Boutiques
- Flower Import-Export Companies
- Floral Decoration Services
Work environment
If you are working for an employer you are likely to work in a studio or an open space. You are likely to work in a team. Shops usually are open 6 days a week, so you are likely to work 6 days a week 9 to 10 hours a day. Entrepreneurship: you can start your own business.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have an artistic bent of mind
- You like gardening
- You would like to start your own business
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Certificate: Complete Class 10 or 10+2 in any stream. Look for certificate courses in floristry or floral design offered by private institutes and vocational training centers.
- 2Diploma: Diploma in Floristry or Floral Design, offered by vocational institutes and art schools.
- 3Undergraduate: Bachelor of Design (B.Des) with a specialization in Floral Design or Horticulture. These programmes are offered by universities and design colleges.
- 4Postgraduate: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or specialized postgraduate programmes in Floral Design.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
Government institutes
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
- Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema, Nagaland
- National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation, New Delhi
- College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Farmer → Florist → Business Owner
- 2Florist → Senior Florist → Trainer → Floor Manager/Supervisor
Related careers to explore
Horticulturist
Cares for, cultivates and propagates plants — fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and non-food crops.
Vegetable Grower
Cultivates vegetables — from soil preparation and planting to harvesting and marketing the produce.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Agriculture.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Barabanki's Moinuddin — A florist whose annual turnover is over INR 50 lakh. He has an area of 20 acres at Dafedar Purwa village where he grows his 'gerberas' and 'gladiolus'. He also plants banana on the sidelines of the field. Moinuddin is a law graduate and was working a decent job but following the death of his father, the responsibility of running the home fell to him. Despite being discouraged by family members he decided to cultivate flowers and today he earns more than 7 lakhs per month. He exports around 25,000 flowers per day to not only Lucknow but also cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat and even exports to Dubai and Sharjah in United Arab Emirates.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 27 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/florist/india
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.