With the help of a survey we conducted in Ljubljana and Kranj, we found out who the customers of cut flowers and indoor plants are. The target group of the survey were random passers-by in the centre of the two cities. One hundred people participated in the study, of which 58 were women and 42 were men. We studied who the customers of cut flowers and indoor plants are, what their shopping habits are, and what personal characteristics (gender, age, education, etc.) supposedly influence their purchasing decisions. We found that the most frequent customers of cut flowers and indoor plants are between 26 and 50 years old, have higher education, are employed, and spend their free time in nature. The respondents occasionally choose to buy cut flowers and indoor plants, usually opting for a bouquet or a single flower. In order to increase sales, florists and gardeners should approach potential customers, advise them on the purchase and inform them about the care of cut flowers and indoor plants. Most respondents say that the most important factor in the purchase is the professional help of the seller. With the help of advertising, florists and gardeners attract new customers, but they must also strive to keep them, while maintaining the relationship with the existing ones, who are happy to return to the same flower shop if they receive the expected help, as well as a professional and correct attitude.
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