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The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants (Turtleback)

by Barbara Pleasant (Author)
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Even the most intrepid outdoor gardeners frequently admit that indoor plants under their care have an expected lifespan roughly equivalent to that of a mayfly. Whether one has just been given his or her first pot of grocery-store ivy or has been growing intricate bonsai for years, everything the indoor gardener could ever want to know about how to select, tend, and enjoy houseplants is contained in Pleasant's monumentally comprehensive yet straightforward and easy-to-follow encyclopedia covering more than 160 houseplants. Following an enlightening introduction that discusses the history, uses, and benefits that houseplants bestow, the manual is divided into three main sections. The first two are plant directories offering in-depth plant profiles of first flowering, then foliage, houseplants. The third is an extensive compilation of houseplant-care topics, from acclimatization to watering. With vivid color photographs, precise illustrations, appendixes listing helpful resources, definitions, and a cross-reference chart of botanical and common names, this is a must-have manual for anyone who shares home or office space with potted plants. Carol Haggas
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"Cursed with a brown thumb?…Barbara Pleasant has come to your rescue."—Stephanie Bloyd, Mother Earth News, August-September 2006 (Stephanie Bloyd Mother Earth News )

Cursed with a brown thumb?Barbara Pleasant has come to your rescue.Stephanie Bloyd, Mother Earth News, August-September 2006 (Mother Earth News )

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Product Details

  • Turtleback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (September 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580175694
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580175692
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.7 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,623 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent houseplant reference , February 6, 2006
This well organized and informative book covers 160 houseplants. Arranged in 3 sections - "Blooming houseplants", "Foliage houseplants" and 'Houseplant Care," the tops of the pages are color-coded for fast access. Plants are listed by their botanical name but you can look up their common names in the index or a Botanical/Common Name Cross Reference chart in the back of the book. Almost all plants are given a 2 page spread which includes a description, a chart with specifications indicating light levels, temperature, fertilizer, water and soil needs, repotting advice, longevity, propagation techniques, selection and display tips. A troubleshooting guide provides characteristics of what to look for if a plant is in trouble and what you should do about it. Plants with various varities, like bromeliads, bulbs, cacti, orchids, ferns and palms are covered in more expanded sections. The color photos (included for each plant) are outstanding. The final chapter, "Houseplant Care," covers aspects such as containers, fertilizers, insect pests, propagation, plant characteristics and identification tips, terrariums and watering techniques. The semi-hard cover and flexible binding make the book easy to flip through and the attractive lay-out and page colorings make this book a joy to use. A must-have reference for serious houseplant growers!
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginner or Advanced, December 18, 2005
Each plant merits a color photo, making them easy to spot the one you want. The care instructions include light temperature, fertilizer, water, soil, repotting, longevity, propagation, selections (varieties), and display tips. The plants that are particularly easy-to-care-for are marked with an icon so beginners can spot them.
In the back is a cross reference with the botanical name and the common name.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought because of a review, and I'm glad I did, March 24, 2006
I purchased this book after seeing it reviewed positively in another publication, and I'm glad I did. It offers simple, straight-forward, and clear information on caring for numerous plants found in houses. The pictures are also great, making it easy for you to recognize those plants you just can't name.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just as Advertised
Book was just as described, and arrived in excellent condition shortly after ordering. This book will be very helpful in caring for my houseplants!
Published 13 days ago by S. Hyatt

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book
I was so happy to get this book.I think it will be a book that I will always go to for so much information on so many plants. Thanks, Joy
Published 3 months ago by Joy Frances Potter

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy
Found this to be handy to have around when I'm wondering about caring for some of my houseplants!
Published 5 months ago by Cat Lover

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Almost Every Houseplant Grower
This book on houseplant care is loaded with useful information for everybody from the beginner to all but the most knowledgeable indoor gardener. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Granny Crock

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference
Though it might not be the MOST complete reference for houseplants there is, I found this book very helpful in identifying the basic needs of my houseplants. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Chmiel

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants
Good quick guide for care of many common houseplants. Easy reading but I would have liked more detail.
Published 15 months ago by ckperin

1.0 out of 5 stars not so complete
Maybe it's a good reference guide to the most common houseplants, but when I want to look up a new plant I just brought home, it's never in there. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S. Wrobel

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for beginners
Until recently my houseplant experience was limited to two spider plants and a ficus, both of which I managed to kill in about a year. Read more
Published on June 24, 2007 by black thumb

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for environment and care demands.
So many houseplant guides glut the market that it may initially seem difficult to see the need for yet another - but here's something different, offering color photos, a plant ID... Read more
Published on January 6, 2007 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Houseplant Survival manual: Essential Gardening Know -How for keeping (Not Killing) More than 160 Indoor Plants`
Excellent resource manual. Specific details on the care of individual plants as well as sections pest management with recipes for non-toxic sprays for pests, potting, watering,... Read more
Published on December 7, 2006 by Emily A. Lewis

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