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Orchids

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Orchids by Andrew Mikolajski is a comprehensive guide to the largest family of plants worldwide, celebrated for their flamboyance, intrigue and exotic beauty. This updated classic covers everything needed to identify, choose and successfully display orchids. It offers practical advice on tools, feeding, watering and pest control. The book also includes a detailed directory with descriptions and illustrations of various species and hybrids, highlighting habitat, size, flowering times and growing conditions. Featuring over 600 stunning photographs, this volume is an essential resource for orchid enthusiasts.
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This book is ideal for home gardeners and plant lovers seeking expert guidance on orchid cultivation. Both beginners keen to start growing orchids and experienced growers looking for a definitive reference will find value in its detailed yet accessible content.

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Expert guidance on growing orchids indoors, under glass and in the garden, beautifully photographed throughout.

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Flamboyant, intriguing, beautiful and exotic, orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world. This classic book, written by two of the world's leading orchid authorities and now updated, presents everything you need to know to identify, choose and display these delightful flowers successfully.

It contains guidance on tools and equipment; feeding and watering; and dealing with pests and diseases. A directory describes and illustrates a wide range of species and hybrids, providing information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements.

With over 600 exquisite photographs, this is the definitive guide to growing these well-loved plants.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780754833635

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lorenz Books

Illustration: Over 600 photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Brian and Wilma Rittershausen came from a family of orchid experts that had a nursery in Devon, England. In 2009 they were awarded the Westonbirt Orchid Medal for outstanding literary achievement, and the nursery has won many gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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