Houseplants: A practical guide to their selection & care
Houseplants A practical guide to their selection & care
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The third book in our collection, Houseplants A Practical Guide to their Selection and Care was published in 2019. Laid out in the same easy to use way as ‘Cut Flowers’ & ‘Cut Foliage’ our houseplant book features over 120 of the most popular green and flowering plants, Succulents, Cacti, Orchids and Bromeliads.
Arranged in alphabetical order of botanical names (with an index of common names at the back) each plant is photographed in full colour with comprehensive instructions on watering, light and temperature requirements, feeding, winter care and how to identify and deal with any problems.
To help the houseplant novice there are tips on houseplant care basics, followed by more detailed information on Bromeliads, Cacti, Ferns, Orchids, Palms and Succulents. There is advice on how to care for mixed planted designs, indoor bulbs and terrariums, plus a brief guide to composts and repotting. Two pages are devoted to the most common pests and diseases and there is a full glossary of botanical terms.
For the horticultural student, plant families and genus are included on each page, and the houseplants selected cover 95% of the current City & Guilds syllabus.
Enjoy your flowers!
Su Whale
Contents:-
Introduction – Why have a houseplant?
Houseplant Care Basics
How to use this book
Botanical list from Abutilon to Zantedeschia
Houseplant Groups
Caring for Planted Designs
Composts and Repotting
Pests & Diseases
Glossary
Index
Click on the pictures below to see some seasonal sample pages from the book
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Can't wait to read it! Sharpening my new skills on cut flower conditioning is a must!!! I'm very new to this wonderful field. Thank you!