The Complete Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Care and Cultivation

The Complete Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Care and Cultivation

by Miles Anderson (Author), Terry Hewitt (Author)

Synopsis

Spiky, smooth, round, long or thin, cacti and succulents come in all shapes and sizes. The purpose of this book is to help you enjoy and care for your plants, whether you are growing them for their flowers or just to delight in their bizarre forms. A thorough introduction outlines their natural habitats, as well as giving you a crash course in botany and classification. There are planting ideas, from growing them in grand outdoor jardinieres to pretty painted pots on a kitchen windowsill. The plant directory lists over 400 varieties of cacti and succulents, alphabetically organized by genus. Photographs of the plants enable easy identification, and information is given on ideal growing conditions and habit.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 28 Nov 2003

ISBN 10: 0754812634
ISBN 13: 9780754812630

Author Bio
Miles Anderson is a collector of cacti and succulent plants. He owns and runs the Miles' to Go cacti and succulent nursery in Tuson, Arizona. www.miles2go.com Terry Hewitt, consultant editor, has been a collector of cacti and succulent plants for the past 40 yrs; for over 25 of those he has been growing them commercially at Holly Gate Cactus Nursery in Sussex, England. His cactus garden has been featured on TV and radio and has appeared in various gardening magazines. A lecturer and writer, Terry has contributed to many articles and books. www.holygatecactus.co.uk