March 15th, 2010 Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
- ISBN13: 9781552979389
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Proven advice on many easy-to-grow orchids.
Long considered expensive and difficult to grow, modern orchid varieties are far from fragile and come in a vast array of colors and sizes to suit any gardener and home environment.
Easy Orchids explains how to grow orchids at home, from choosing a healthy plant to transporting and caring for it.
An extensive A-Z orchid directory includes cool, warm and intermediate varieties and hybrids, each with detailed care instructions. The directory also features: – Strength of fragrance – Ease of growth – Ideal growing temperatures and locations – Size of bloom – Watering and humidity levels – Feeding, potting and summer care.
Advances in home climate technology have spurred the dramatic rise in popularity of orchid houseplants. Wide availability and affordability have made them more accessible.
Beautifully illustrated and up-to-date, Easy Orchids also includes a checklist for gardeners buying orchids online. Other buying tips include what to look for in healthy roots and leaves and the wrapping of the orchid for shipping or travel.
With the valuable tips and advice in Easy Orchids, gardeners of all levels will discover how fail-safe it can be to grow orchids.
Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
March 15th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
This is a great book if you have just discovered orchids. Very good photos that go along with very helpful information about the general care of the plant. Arrived very quickly from when it was purchased and in great condition.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
This is a must for every serious orchid lover. Many good tips and very good detailed in word and photo.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
This is a good book for pictures but it is not specific at all in fact, it is rather repetitive. I would not buy it again.
Rating: 3 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Much needed information – I’m a beginner in orchids and found it very helpful. Love the pictures also
Rating: 5 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
It is a good book for people who are beginners in orchid grow. I use this book as a handbook.
Rating: 5 / 5