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Intoxicating color photos will whet your appetite for cultivating these remarkable blooms, in this compre-hensive guide to all the basics. “Give[s] you the confidence to get started....An easy-to-follow, very basic guide to growing these prolific, gorgeous and long-blooming plants.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Orchids have been cultivated in China for nearly 3,000 years, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that tropical orchids from South and Central America found their way to Europe, where they ignited a blaze of controversy. In Orchid Basics, author Isobyl la Croix provides an introduction to the seductive flower that will both inflame interest and demystify the growing process.
Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Between one-half and three-quarters are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants, while the remainder, the terrestrial orchids, grow on the ground. Both can be successfully cultivated in greenhouses, but care needs to be taken in the construction, as orchids are discriminating plants. For most species, la Croix suggests glass or polycarbonate sheeting with shaded interiors and high humidity. Orchids can be started as houseplants as long as they are kept warm and humid (kitchens and bathrooms tend to be best). She explains the best types of potting composts to use, the right temperature, the correct amount of fertilizer, and how to water your orchids. "Far more orchids die from overwatering than underwatering," warns la Croix. Black spots and blotches on the leaves are the first sign.
Orchid Basics has a chapter on each of the three most common greenhouse types--cool, intermediate, and warm--and descriptions of the best types of orchids grown in each. A full-color photo accompanies most descriptions. Although la Croix includes bits of history, this is primarily a scientific gardening manual to nurture the bold and enchanting bulb. --Dana Van Nest
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- PublisherSterling
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0806922893
- ISBN 13 9780806922898
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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