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9780754801252

Orchids: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties; A Step-By-Step Handbook for Cultivation and Care

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  • ISBN13:

    9780754801252

  • ISBN10:

    075480125X

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-08-01
  • Publisher: Lorenz Books
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Summary

Orchids are one of the largest plant families in the world, with a breathtaking variety of shapes and colors. Intricate and flamboyant, they have fascinated gardeners for centuries. Whether you wish to start an extensive collection or simply to grow a few orchids in pots on a windowsill, this new guide explains how to select, display and care for these affordable, exotic plants.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Orchids in the wild
8(4)
Orchid history
12(2)
Starting an orchid collection
14(4)
Orchid botany and nomenclature
18(4)
Plant Catalogue 22(41)
The Grower's Guide
Buying orchids
44(2)
How to grow orchids
46(6)
Propagation
52(4)
Pests and diseases
56(2)
Orchid checklist
58(1)
Other recommended orchids
59(4)
Index 63

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