The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti & Succulents: The Definitive Practical Reference on Identification, Care and Cultivation, with a Directory of 400 Varieties and 700 Photographs

Miles AndersonConsultant Terry Hewitt,Photographer Peter Anderson,

ISBN 10: 1780190921 / ISBN 13: 9781780190921

Published by Southwater, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti & Succulents: The Definitive Practical Reference on Identification, Care and Cultivation, with a Directory of 400 Varieties and 700 Photographs
• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780190921
• ISBN 13: 9781780190921
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

• Everything you need to know about identifying, buying and growing cacti and succulents

• An A-Z directory of over 400 varieties of cacti and succulents, alphabetically organized by genus and with at-a-glance information on suitable habitat and growing conditions

• Full botanical facts about growth, spread, size and flowering is given for each variety

• A comprehensive step-by-step techniques section demonstrates how to care for and maintain these unique plants

• A glossary and plant lists help you build a wonderful collection and nurture and maintain it successfully,

Spiky, smooth, round, long or thin, cacti and succulents come in all shapes and sizes.The purpose of this book is to help you know, enjoy and care for these striking decorative plants. The introduction explains the botany and classification of cacti and succulents, and an inspirational section includes design ideas for display in the home, from growing them in grand outdoor jardinieres to pretty painted pots on a kitchen windowsill. The photographic plant directory includes information on growth, spread, size, flowering and habitat.The section on care and cultivation provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of buying, planting and maintaining cacti and succulents, ensuring gardening success whatever your level of experience.

About the Author and Consultant Author

Miles Anderson is a collector of cacti and succulent plants. He owns and runs the Miles' to Go cacti and succulent nursery in Arizona. Miles has contributed to a number of articles and books. Consultant Terry Hewitt grows cacti and succulents commercially, and has contributed to articles and books.

About the Author

Terry Hewitt was an experienced lecturer and writer, and he collected cacti and succulent plants for 40 years. For over 25 of those years he grew these plants commercially.