The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids

Author: Alec M. Pridgeon

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780881928013

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Covers 1,100 common species of orchids with descriptions, names, geographic distribution, and recommendations for successful cultivation.


Orchids for Every Home

Orchids for Every Home

Author: Wilma Rittershausen

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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For 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.


Orchids For Dummies

Orchids For Dummies

Author: Steven A. Frowine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-03-04

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0764567594

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Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color Color your world with orchids Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. Discover how to: * Select orchids that will thrive in your home * Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids * Decipher complicated orchid names * Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties * Create spectacular orchid displays


Amateur Orchid Cultivators' Guide

Amateur Orchid Cultivators' Guide

Author: H. Burberry

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1429013710

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H.A. Burberry's 1900 reference is a complete source of information for the amateur orchid cultivator.


Orchids For Dummies

Orchids For Dummies

Author: Steven A. Frowine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-02-18

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1119854970

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Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning flowering plants you’ve ever seen Orchids display more beautiful and exotic flowers than you’ll find on other flowering plants, but they do require some love and care to grow well. With help from Orchids For Dummies, anyone can be successful in growing and flowering these gorgeous and fragrant plants in their garden or home! This step-by-step guide shows you how to select orchids that will thrive in your own unique environment and how to water, fertilize, repot, and propagate them on your own. You’ll learn to decipher complicated orchid names (“phalaenopsis,” anyone?) and create spectacular displays. You’ll also discover: New information about updated plant and orchid classification systems so you can know what to buy at your local garden center or store Expanded info on moth orchids, one of the most popular varieties of the plant sold in the world today Updated instructions on which pesticides, fertilizers, and potting materials you should be using Perfect for amateur gardeners, orchid-lovers, and anyone interested in growing these exquisite flowers on their own, Orchids For Dummies will turn your thumb green in no time at all!


Complete Guide to Orchids

Complete Guide to Orchids

Author: Ortho Books

Publisher: Meredith Books

Published: 2005-01-18

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780897215060

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Slecting, growing and displaying Orchids. Endorsed by the American Orchid Society.


Anna Mason's Watercolour World

Anna Mason's Watercolour World

Author: Anna Mason

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782213473

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Learn to paint with Anna Mason, using this inspiring, practical watercolor guide to botanical art Anna's vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolors have earned her worldwide recognition. In this, her second book, she goes beyond flowers to explore her inspirations from across the natural world, including fruit, birds and animals. The book gives you a very personal insight into Anna's way of working; with clarity and warmth she will help you find inspiration, choose scale and composition, see things correctly and work with discipline and flow until you produce fabulous work of your own. Packed with advice and inspiring finished pieces, this gorgeous book guides the reader through Anna's method of working with a variety of beautiful step-by-step projects and exercises. It is suitable for beginners or for more experienced artists looking to refine their style or try some new techniques.