Complete Guide to Orchids
Author: Ortho Books
Publisher: Meredith Books
Published: 2005-01-18
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780897215060
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSlecting, growing and displaying Orchids. Endorsed by the American Orchid Society.
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Complete Guide to Orchids
Author: Miracle-Gro
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2008-02-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780696236631
DOWNLOAD EBOOK• Simple techniques and professional tips for growing orchids indoors. • Up-to-date expert advice guides readers on how to water, fertilize, light and propagate orchids. • A pictorial troubleshooting section helps homeowners diagnose any ailments their orchids might suffer. • Includes bonus in-depth information on the history of orchids so homeowners understand why orchids require certain growing conditions and care. • Invaluable resource for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.
Growing Orchids
Author: Brian Rittershausen
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780681603721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKgrowing orchids The complete practical guide to orchids and their cultivation An inspirational encyclopedia of orchids, with guidance on the best orchids to choose Clear, practical advice on growing and displaying orchids indoors, under glass and outdoors Everything you need to know to grow orchids successfully, with step-by-step information on potting and mounting orchids; propagation; feeding, watering and light levels; and dealing with pests and diseases An easy-to-use Orchid Directory of over 200 fabulous orchids, with photographs of each orchid and vital information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements Over 600 specially commissioned photographs.
Moth Orchids
Author: Steven A. Frowine
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 0881928704
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely beautiful, they are also among the easiest orchids to grow, whether in greenhouses, on windowsills, or under artificial lights. Professional horticulturalist and orchid expert Steven A. Frowine, author of Miniature Orchids, focuses on the new orchid stars while also providing a detailed look at the classic hybrids and species. Readers will be enticed by the book's lavish color photographs and gratified by the wealth of practical advice on selecting and buying moth orchids. Most importantly, Frowine shares his secrets on how these glorious plants can be grown to perfection, with recommendations about light levels, potting media, watering, and feeding.
Taylor's Guide to Orchids
Author: Judy White
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 9780395677261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes how to plan and maintain an indoor orchid garden, including selecting the right varieties, choosing the proper materials and tools, and protecting the flowers against diseases and insects.
Orchids for Every Home
Author: Wilma Rittershausen
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor orchid lovers of every ability, this guide features everything one needs to know about selecting and caring for over 120 varieties of orchids. 250+ photos & illustrations.
Understanding Orchids
Author: William Cullina
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780618263264
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing more than 200 color photographs, "Understanding Orchids" provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow.
The Book of Orchids
Author: Mark W. Chase
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-03-13
Total Pages: 657
ISBN-13: 022622452X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Some are stunningly over the top; others almost inconspicuous. The Orchidaceae is the second most widely geographically distributed family, after the grasses, yet remains one of the least understood. This book will profile 600 species, representing the remarkable and unexpected diversity and complexity in the taxonomy and phylogeny of these beguiling plants, and the extraordinary means they have evolved in order to ensure the attraction of pollinators. Each species entry includes life-size photographs to capture botanical detail, as well as information on distribution, peak flowering period, and unique attributes--both natural and cultural. The result is a work which will attract and allure, much as the orchids themselves do.
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids
Author: Philip Seaton
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Published: 2020-01-21
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 0711242801
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Orchids will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow 60 beautiful orchids and 12 inspirational projects. From growing from seed to harvesting vanilla pods, the projects will bring the wonderful world of orchids to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of these exotic flora.
Growing Orchids at Home
Author: Manos Kanellos
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2020-03-31
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 9781842467183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn authoritative and detailed guide to caring for orchids in the home - the result of experience, continuous experimentation and extensive research by expert authors. All common types of orchids are covered. This book communicates all the necessary information in a way which is easy to understand, with over 100 unique, purpose-taken pictures. It includes a section with answers to the most common questions, and a photographic guide to signs, diagnosis and treatment for bringing ailing orchids back to health. The only book you need when growing orchids at home.
