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Dendrobium and Its Relatives

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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.

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

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.

This is definitely one of the best books I have read on Dendrobiums (I've been growing orchids for 20 years). It is written in a clear, easy to understand manner in an "easy to read" style. Part 1 covers classification, distribution and origins, traditional uses, ecology, cultivation and artificial hybrids. Part 2 describes over 400 species each of which is shown in full colour and includes information on where the orchid is found in its natural environment and how to cultivate it out of that environment.

I believe this book will appeal to everyone who grows these fabulous plants whether they are new to the hobby or experienced growers.

This is a really great authoritive book with plenty of information on the genus and a lot of informative pictures. At my opinion, it is the most best organised book on the Dendrobiums presently on market.

This book really help me to identify Dendrobium species and its relative like Epigenium and Flickengeria, almost all popular Dendrobium species from India, S.E Asia and some Pacific island included. Good color plate and description about plant origins and distribution. A must have book for Orchid lover.

Approximately 415 types Denrobiums are described. At each type it is described where they grow and under which circumstances they must be grown.

Book is wonderful- all information I wanted- very interesting and helpful. Recommend to anyone wanting information on growing and caring for orchids

I am rather new to the world of orchids, the Dendrobium genus really attracted me and I wanted to learn more, this book was perfect, great background, wonderful pictures and nice brief description on culture recommendations.