Orchid Basics: Hints, Tips & Techniques to Growing Orchids With Confidence

Rittershausen, Brian/ Rittershausen, Sara

ISBN 10: 0600635325 / ISBN 13: 9780600635321

Published by Hamlyn, 2018

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reprint edition. 128 pages. 8.00x6.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Orchid Basics: Hints, Tips & Techniques to Growing Orchids With Confidence
• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0600635325
• ISBN 13: 9780600635321
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.28 kilograms

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Synopsis

Elegant and exotic, the allure of orchids is undeniable and this practical guide will ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can grow them with confidence.

With expert advice, clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, father and daughter team Brian and Sara Rittershausen explain all the techniques you will need to ensure that your orchids flourish every time. There are hints and tips on watering, feeding and the optimum lighting and temperature conditions in which to grow your plants in addition to advice on propagation, hybridization and caring for orchids in pots. Also included is an extensive directory of all the specialized and popular orchid groups.

About the Author

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, UK and writes for the National Orchid Journal and many other publications.