RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book

Name: RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241341148
Price: 40.0 NZD
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How to Choose, Nurture, and Display more than 200 Cacti and Succulents

By Fran Bailey and Zia Allaway and Royal Horticultural Society (DK Rights) (DK IPL) and Royal Horticultural Society

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Summary

RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book offers a comprehensive guide to growing and maintaining cacti and succulents, bringing together expert advice and stunning photography. It covers everything from choosing the right plants and understanding their specific care needs to creative display ideas to enhance your home and garden. The book is an essential resource for both novice and experienced enthusiasts seeking to cultivate these unique and resilient plants successfully.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on enhancing your home and garden with cacti and succulents. It offers practical tips and expert guidance for plant care, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to cultivate a stunning indoor or outdoor plant display.

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Find the perfect houseplant with the help of the RHS.

The Royal Horticultural Society's definitive guide to propagating, nurturing, and designing with more than 200 cacti and succulents.

How can you encourage your bunny ear cactus to flower and flourish? What is the best method for propagating an echeveria or kalanchoe? What exactly are living stones, and where do they grow in the wild?

RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book is the ultimate reference book for cactus and succulent enthusiasts. An extensive illustrated plant directory profiles more than 200 succulent and cactus varieties, with instructions on how to grow each one.

Show off your plants with inspirational display ideas and step-by-step projects. Follow simple propagation steps to increase your cacti and succulent collection for free. Keep your plants healthy with advice and tips for care and cultivation.

Drawing on the unrivalled expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book is everything a cactus-lover needs.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book provides practical advice for beginner plant growers, offering insights into maintaining healthy houseplants. It serves as a comprehensive guide on buying and caring for over 200 types of cacti and succulents, complete with profiles and styling suggestions to select the perfect plants for your home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341148

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

Consultant editor Christopher Young

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 840g

Pages: 224

Collections

Fran Bailey Home & Garden Non-Fiction Penguin Books Royal Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Society (DK Rights) (DK IPL) Zia Allaway

About the Author

Fran Bailey grew up on a cut flower nursery near York, where her Dutch father Jacob Verhoef encouraged her love of all things horticultural. After studying at the Welsh College Of Horticulture, in 2006 she opened her first flower shop, The Fresh Flower Company, in South London. Zia Allaway is a qualified horticulturalist who has written and edited a range of gardening books for the RHS and DK, including RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Zia also writes a monthly column on garden design for Homes and Gardens magazine and is a contributor to the Garden Design Journal. Christopher Young is the horticultural team leader of the Glasshouse at RHS Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship garden in Surrey, and is a member of the RHS Tender Ornamental Plant Committee.