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]

Biran Rittershausen; Wilma Rittershausen ; Derek Cranch, Joanna Lorenz, Caroline Davison, Ruth Hope, Ann Childers, Kate Sillence, Helen Fickling, Gilly Love, Peter Anderson, Jonathan Buckley, Ed Gabriel, Tim Shepherd, Peter Williams

ISBN 10: 0681603720 / ISBN 13: 9780681603721

Published by Hermes House, London, 2006, 2003

About this Item

1st ed., 2nd printing 256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portrait ; 31 cm ; ISBN 9780681603721, 0681603720 ; OCLC 71195846 ; color photographic flexible covers ; 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 ; 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. ; FINE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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]
• Publisher: Hermes House, London, 2006
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0681603720
• ISBN 13: 9780681603721
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

The complete practical guide to orchids and their cultivation. An inspirational encyclopedia of orchids, with guidance on the best orchids to choose. Step-by-step information on potting and mounting orchids; propogation; feeding, watering, and light levels, and dealing with pests and diseases. Orchid directory of over 200 orchids with photographs of each orchid and information on habitat, size, flowering time, and growing requirements.