Growing Orchids: The Complete Practical Guide to Orchids and Their Cultivation [Why grow orchids? -- Orchids in the wild -- The history of orchids -- The botany of orchids -- Growing orchids indoors -- Growing orchids outdoors -- Growing orchids under glass -- Tools and equipment -- Growing mediums -- Potting and mounting orchids -- Propagation -- Routine care -- Common problems -- Popular orchids -- Specialist orchids -- Temperate terrestrial orchids]

256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portrait ; 31 cm ; ISBN 9780681603721, 0681603720 ; OCLC 71195846 ; color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; The complete practical guide to orchids and their cultivation An inspirational encyclopedia of orchids, with guidance on the best orchids to choose Clear, practical advice on growing and displaying orchids indoors, under glass and outdoors Everything you need to know to grow orchids successfully, with step-by-step information on potting and mounting orchids; propagation; feeding, watering and light levels; and dealing with pests and diseases An easy-to-use Orchid Directory of over 200 fabulous orchids, with photographs of each orchid and vital information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements Over 600 specially commissioned photographs. ; Brian Rittershausen has been writing and lecturing for many years and is an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society's Orchid Committee.Sara Rittershausen is the proprietor of Burnham Nurseries in Devon and writes for the National Orchid Journal and many other publications. ; tiny watermark on bottom corner of textblock ; Contents: Why grow orchids? -- Orchids in the wild -- The history of orchids -- The botany of orchids -- Growing orchids indoors -- Growing orchids outdoors -- Growing orchids under glass -- Tools and equipment -- Growing mediums -- Potting and mounting orchids -- Propagation -- Routine care -- Common problems -- Popular orchids -- Specialist orchids -- Temperate terrestrial orchids ; VG.…