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Cacti and Succulents Handbook: Basic Growing Techniques and a Directory of More Than 140 Common Species and Varieties [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x178 mm, Full-color photographs; 200 Illustrations, unspecified
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Apr-2018
  • Kirjastus: Companion House
  • ISBN-10: 1620082780
  • ISBN-13: 9781620082782
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x178 mm, Full-color photographs; 200 Illustrations, unspecified
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Apr-2018
  • Kirjastus: Companion House
  • ISBN-10: 1620082780
  • ISBN-13: 9781620082782
"Explains how to grow and care for cactus and succulent plants in the home. A gallery shows how cacti and succulents can be arranged and a directory of plants provides information on dozens of species"--Provided by publisher.

Cacti and Succulents Handbook is your guide to the selection and cultivation of these diverse and fascinating plants. Appealing to both the novice and experienced gardener, this book provides comprehensive information on more than 140 common species and varieties, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs. Complete descriptions and color photographs make plant identification easy, and detailed care instructions will help make sure that plants thrive, whether they re being grown indoors or out, in the city or in the country. Beautiful specimen plants are fully detailed from six garden collections around the world, from Zurich to Phoenix.Inside Cacti and Succulents HandbookEverything you need to know about cacti and succulents packed into one easy-to-use volume.Comprehensive well-illustrated plant directory of more than 140 popular varieties.Covers easy-to-grow choices suitable for beginners, as well as more difficult and desirable species.Color identification photos, botanical and common names, and essential advice.Simple, step-by-step instructions on choosing the right plants and helping them thrive, with tips on propagation, repotting, grooming, and pest control.Features beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections around the world.

Cacti and Succulents Handbook is your guide to the selection and cultivation of these diverse and fascinating plants. Appealing to both the novice and experienced gardener, this book provides a directory of more than 140 common species and varieties.
Foreword 6(2)
Preface to the New Edition 8(2)
1 Cultivating Cacti and Succulents
10(28)
What are Cacti and Succulents?
12(6)
Differences Between Cacti and Succulents
Botanical Identification Features
Plant Shapes and Forms
Natural Habitats and Distribution
Cacti and Succulent Distribution
18(2)
Worldwide Distribution in Their Natural Habitat
Cultivating Cacti and Succulents
20(4)
Propagation Through Taking Cuttings and Sowing Seeds
Caring For Cacti and Succulents
24(8)
Water, Light and Nutrient Requirements
Seasonal Gardening Calendar
Gardening and Landscaping
32(4)
Selecting the Right Species For the Location
Urban Design Trends
Planting For Color
How to Use This Book
36(2)
2 Common Species of Cacti
38(62)
60 Cacti Species Suitable For Home and Garden Cultivation
Physical Description, Ideal Location, Natural Habitat and Growing Notes
3 Cacti and Succulent Collections
100(16)
4 Companion Succulents
116(70)
Discussion of Some Easy-to-Grow Succulent Species in 12 Families
Common Pests and Diseases
182(4)
Scale Insects, Aphids, Snout Weevils, Nematodes, Fungal Infections
Cacti as Invasive Aliens
Index 186(4)
Further Reading 190
Gideon F. Smith is a past president of the International Organization for Succulent Plant Study, chairman of the World Flora Project, and holds positions on the steering committees of many international botanical initiatives. He has published more than 500 scientific and popular papers on the taxonomy, biology, and evolution of succulent plants, and has won numerous awards for his work with succulents.