Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the highlands of New Guinea that are likely to become popular in the future.
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In Lavarack's lavishly illustrated guide, gardeners at all levels who wish to successfully grow dendrobium orchids and related plants will be pleased to find information on more than 400 species. The book's contributors offer valuable background by pointing out threatened and widespread species, discussing nomenclature, and pondering the origins of plants and their uses. An overview of plant habitats provides a compelling context for the book's encyclopedic listing of species. In the world of horticulture, the popular dendrobiums are well served by this beautifully produced new resource. Alice Joyce
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Dendrobium and Its Relatives describes this colorful group in a way that will appeal to hobby growers and scientists alike. -- Biology Digest, January 1, 2001
If you are a fan of the Dendrobium family, this is the book for you to own. -- www.bellaonline.com
Lavarack and colleagues bring a wealth of experience to this well-written survey . . . Highly recommended. -- L. G. Kavaljian, Science & Technology, March 2001
This book truly belongs in the hands of flower lovers. -- Mary Ellen Snodgrass, American Reference Books Annual, 2001
This is an excellent book for all tastes. -- Jack Webster, Orchidacea, March 2001
If you are a fan of the Dendrobium family, this is the book for you to own. -- www.bellaonline.com
Lavarack and colleagues bring a wealth of experience to this well-written survey . . . Highly recommended. -- L. G. Kavaljian, Science & Technology, March 2001
This book truly belongs in the hands of flower lovers. -- Mary Ellen Snodgrass, American Reference Books Annual, 2001
This is an excellent book for all tastes. -- Jack Webster, Orchidacea, March 2001
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This book covers every aspect of Dendrobium culture, from the plant origins, biology, conservation, cultivation and hybridization.The chapter on cultivation goes into great detail about growing Dendrobiums from seed including flasking and caring for the seedlings. Approximately 175 pages are then devoted to photos and detailed information on 413 species of Dendrobium. The Dendrobium family is very large and hard to generalize, making this book a big help in locating information about your specific orchids.
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First rate super buy!,
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This review is from: Dendrobium and Its Relatives (Hardcover)
Having grown orchids for more than 20 years, this book is outstanding in it's treatment of the genus Dendrobium. There are lots of superb features which are helpful the novice and the scientist. Particularly useful are the tables denoting geographic distribution, sectional division of like-groups of Dendrobs, and individual color-plates with information on hundreds of plants.Must have for any serious grower. Can be a great coffee table book as well. Why did I just by one for a gift?... James Roberts --- Roberts Orchids
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Awesome!!!!,
By cichlidae (Corio, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dendrobium and Its Relatives (Hardcover)
I am an avid Dendrobium orchid grower.Absolutely love this book, there are few orchids books around that go this indepth into any genera of orchid keeping. It's good to see a detailed book which give plenty of cultural information on each species. I particularly liked the descriptions of the natural growing environments, it helps me with their cultural requirements so I can grow them in my glass house. This one is a most own book for any Dendrobium grower or any orchid show judge.
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Dendrobium and its relatives occur from India and Sri Lanka in the west to Tahiti in the east, and from Japan and Korea in the north to Stewart Island, just south of the South Island of New Zealand, in the south. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
medium sized epiphyte, numerous aerial growths, given bright filtered light, dilute fertiliser, drier resting period, given filtered sunlight, conditions with high humidity, prominent mentum, dry resting period, hot steamy lowlands, bright filtered sunlight, large robust epiphyte, welldrained medium, epiphyte occurring, epiphyte mix, flowers last several weeks, slab culture, pendulous epiphyte, leafless pseudobulbs, regular fertilising, kept moist throughout the year, small epiphyte, excellent air movement, large epiphyte, epiphytic species Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Guinea, New Caledonia, Peninsular Malaysia, South-East Asia, Irian Jaya, Cape York Peninsula, Solomon Islands, South America, New South Wales, New Zealand, Torres Strait, New Britain, Wallace's Line, Bougainville Island, Jones Synonym, Section Diplocaulobium Synonym, Morobe Province, Sander's List, Brieger Synonym, New Ireland, Rauschert Synonym, Lord Howe Island, Atherton Tableland, Frederick Sander, Milne Bay New!
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Dendrobium and its relatives occur from India and Sri Lanka in the west to Tahiti in the east, and from Japan and Korea in the north to Stewart Island, just south of the South Island of New Zealand, in the south. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
medium sized epiphyte, numerous aerial growths, given bright filtered light, dilute fertiliser, drier resting period, given filtered sunlight, conditions with high humidity, prominent mentum, dry resting period, hot steamy lowlands, bright filtered sunlight, large robust epiphyte, welldrained medium, epiphyte occurring, epiphyte mix, flowers last several weeks, slab culture, pendulous epiphyte, leafless pseudobulbs, regular fertilising, kept moist throughout the year, small epiphyte, excellent air movement, large epiphyte, epiphytic species Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Guinea, New Caledonia, Peninsular Malaysia, South-East Asia, Irian Jaya, Cape York Peninsula, Solomon Islands, South America, New South Wales, New Zealand, Torres Strait, New Britain, Wallace's Line, Bougainville Island, Jones Synonym, Section Diplocaulobium Synonym, Morobe Province, Sander's List, Brieger Synonym, New Ireland, Rauschert Synonym, Lord Howe Island, Atherton Tableland, Frederick Sander, Milne Bay New!
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- Orchid Pests and Diseases by American Orchid Society on page 95, and Back Matter
- Orchid Species Culture (Pescatorea-Pleione , Vol 1) by Margaret Baker in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Orchids of Borneo Volume 4: Revised classification and selection of species by J J Wood in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- New Guinea (World's Wild Places) by Roy D. Mackay in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Future Eaters: An Ecological History of the Australasian Lands and People by Tim Flannery in Back Matter
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- Fragrant Orchids: A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying by Steven A. Frowine in Back Matter
- Growing Orchids by David P. Banks in Back Matter
- Orchid Grower's Companion: Cultivation, Propagation, and Varieties by David Banks in Back Matter
- Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants by William Cullina in Back Matter
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