Introducing Orchids

by Brian Rittershausen (Author), Linda Burgess (Photographer), Linda Burgess (Photographer), Wilma Rittershausen (Author), Brian Rittershausen (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.25

  Orchids look so exotic that most people think they must be difficult to grow, but nothing could be further from the truth. They are, in fact, very straight-forward in their needs and can survive for many years. Combining stunning photography with essential information, Introducing Orchids opens up the fascinating world of orchids to the vast number of people who are captivated by their intriguing beauty, but may be nervous about trying to grow them. Looking at over 70 specially chosen orchids, the Rittershausens introduce the simple principles of orchid growing and capture the wondrous individuality of each one.

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  Orchids are such an exotic plant that most people assume they must be very difficult to grow. In fact, they are very undemanding in their needs and can survive for many years. Combining beautiful photography with essential practical information, Introducing Orchids opens up the world of these fascinating plants to the vast number of people who are captivated by their intriguing beauty, but may be nervous of trying to grow them. The book divides the selection of orchids into 'easy', 'fairly easy' and 'needs care', in order to cater for both beginners and those who wish to be a little bit more adventurous. This categorisation also helps to cut through the mystique surrounding orchids by explaining how their natural habitat informs the growing conditions they require in the home.