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Plantopedia

The Definitive Guide to House Plants
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Plantopedia by Sophia Kaplan and Lauren Camilleri is an essential guide for plant enthusiasts, offering detailed insights into over 150 different species. The book provides helpful information on plant care, including light, water, and soil requirements, along with tips for troubleshooting common issues. It's a beautifully illustrated resource, perfect for those looking to enhance their indoor gardening skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a plant enthusiast eager to expand your indoor garden and learn more about houseplant care. With detailed profiles and beautiful photography, it appeals to anyone looking to enhance their living space with greenery while gaining practical tips for keeping plants vibrant and healthy.

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Houseplants have the power to transform any room. With their lush foliage and structural beauty, they help create indoor oases that bring a sense of tranquillity to our busy lives. Fostering a connection to plants has many positive implications for us and our environment by strengthening our relationship with the natural world.

In Plantopedia, Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan from Leaf Supply present the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy houseplants in any space. Featuring:

• More than 130 plant profiles including foliage plants, succulents and cacti, as well as rarer gems of the plant world.

• Detailed care information including troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants thrive.

• Plants for all levels of indoor gardeners, from budding novices to green thumbs and beyond.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925811773

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Smith Street Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 1800g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Leaf Supply – the name of the authors’ Sydney-based houseplant-delivery company – is the love child of two friends and massive plant nerds, Lauren Camilleri, a magazine art director and interiors addict who owns online plant and design store Domus Botanica, and Sophia Kaplan, the plant stylist behind Sophia Kaplan Plants & Flowers and the popular blog The Secret Garden. Together, they have authored three books with Smith Street Books.

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