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Complete Guide to Orchids (Ortho Books) [Paperback]

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ISBN-10: 0897215060 | ISBN-13: 978-0897215060 | Publication Date: January 11, 2005

• A complete, up-to-date resource on the best and most easily grown orchid species, hybrids, and cultivars readily available in North America.

• Inspires gardeners to have confidence to grow these elegant plants successfully.

• Step-by-step instructions show how to select, pot, stake, and care for orchids.

• Expert advice to ensure healthy orchids by controlling light, temperature, humidity, pests, and diseases.

• Invaluable resource for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.

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• Inspires gardeners to have confidence to grow these elegant plants successfully.

• Step-by-step instructions show how to select, pot, stake, and care for orchids.

• Expert advice to ensure healthy orchids by controlling light, temperature, humidity, pests, and diseases.

• Invaluable resource for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.

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Product Details

Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Wiley (January 11, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0897215060
ISBN-13: 978-0897215060
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellant general resource, January 26, 2005

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I purchased numerous other "beginner" orchid books and this is by far the best one. Basic information and plenty of pictures to illustrate various situations. This has become the book I refer to first when I have a question, need advice or are interested in purchasing another orchid.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an orchid lover's foundation guide book, October 24, 2007

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I have been an orchid addict for as long as I can remember. I started raising native orchids in the early 80's in my country of birth, the Philippines, using the trial-and-error method. My backyard venture was successful but it could have been so much better if a guide book, such as Ortho's Complete Guide to Orchids, had been easily available then. (There would have been less plant casualties.)

This is a must-have guide book for orchid lovers, from novice to intermediate levels, who WILL benefit from its general information on orchid selection, cultural requirement, diseases, etc. I have given copies of this book to some of my family and my friends who have contracted my "addiction" to orchids.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, September 17, 2007

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This book is great for beginners and those who don't have a green thumb. Growing orchids takes some patience, but with armed with knowledge beforehand, you too can grow these enchanting flowers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to Orchids
The product arrived as avertised. The product was received in a timely manner. I would order this product again from this vendor.

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Hey Folks - the Complete Guide to Orchids was listed as a new book, it was not by a long shot. Caveat Emptor.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fine book
Covers all the basics of care and culture as well as the specifics for main species and hybrids. A good book to learn all about orchids

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Wonderful book - beautiful pictures and very helpful for a new comer to the Orchid world!

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As an orchid grower in Puerto Rico, I had books with valuable information about them. After almost eight years, I am beginning to grow orchids again, now in Florida. Read more

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Well written book on Orchids that makes a wonderful gift for the Orchid lover in your life. Transaction was A+++++.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best orchid book
This is my very favored book about orchids. Written smartly, containing most important information about all aspects of cultivating orchids at home. Read more

Published on September 14, 2008 by Stashka Star

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Very Helpful Ortho Book!!
I originally borrowed this book from the library and found so many helpful bits of info that I had to buy it for myself for future reference. Read more

Published on August 8, 2008 by J. Ludlow

2.0 out of 5 stars Fairly mediocre
I'm not at all into the history of the man-made orchid hybrids and cultivars, for which the authors this book have a strong affinity. Read more

Published on March 5, 2008 by J. O'Donnell

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
This is a very nice book for someone that is new to orchids. Very helpful to properly take care of my new plant.

Published on November 9, 2007 by MaryAnn Wetmore

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