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Growing Orchids - Care & Cultivation of Orchids
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The
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
by Alec Pridgeon
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Timber Press; Reprint edition (April 3, 2006)
ISBN: 0881928011 |
| This book will delight everyone,
from the gardener with a casual interest in orchids, to the confirmed enthusiast. It takes
in a wide spectrum of orchid genera and more than 1100 species common in cultivation,
presented by an international team of experts. The first section, introduces orchid
habitats, distribution, names and classification, hybrids, pollination, how to grow
orchids and control pests and diseases, and orchid conservation. The alphabetical section,
"Orchids A-Z," includes descriptions, names and synonyms, geographic
distribution, notes on culture, and photographs drawn from collections around the world,
showing the best-known species in cultivation. |
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Beginner's
Guide to Orchids
by Geoffrey Hands
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Sterling (February 28, 2006)
ISBN: 1402734956 |
| This comprehensive and exquisitely
illustrated guide enables even complete novices to grow these beautiful plants. It
familiarizes gardeners with the ten most readily available varieties and their needs, and
offers tips on making that first purchase. Every vital topic relating to orchid care is
fully covered, including watering, fertilizing, feeding, selecting the appropriate
compost, repotting, propagating, and controlling diseases and pests. Information on shade,
glass, greenhouses, and hydroponics helps growers take their orchid cultivation to the
next level. |
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Success
With Orchids
by Wilma Rittershausen
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: New Line Books (February 28, 2006)
ISBN: 1597640999 |
| Orchids are often thought to be
exotic hothouse plants best suited to o tropical climate. Of course, in part this is true.
However, there are approximately 20,000 different species of orchid throughout the world.
This book looks at the arrival of the orchid and its introduction to the western climate,
and tells the reader which plants to choose, how to obtain them and then how to cultivate
them under cover, either in o greenhouse or at home. |
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The
Classic Cattleyas
by Arthur A. Chadwick
Hardcover: 252 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (February 20, 2006)
ISBN: 0881927643 |
| In this helpful and informative
book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in
breeding programs is elucidated. All that is required to appreciate and grow the
large-flowered cattleyas successfully is included. Cultivation, humidity and watering,
fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed, making this
volume valuable for both veteran orchid enthusiasts and those who simply love these
beautiful flowers. |
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