37 Houseplants Even You Can't Kill [Paperback]

Mary Kate Hogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

Some would-be gardeners simply have the opposite of a green thumb: everything they touch seems to wilt. But perhaps the problem lies not with the person but with the plant! These 37 varieties of flowers, foliage, and cacti will hold their own in the face of minimal TLC—which is absolutely perfect for anyone who wants lush greenery but hasn’t the time to spare. Best of all, there’s no need to sacrifice beauty: the selection includes the delicate Baby’s Tears, a Chinese Evergreen, a Lacy-Tree Philodendron, African Violets, a Peace Lily, and Christmas Cactus. In addition to an easy-to-follow basics section, the entries include photos, information on caring for each plant, and tips for growing them like a pro.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402740891
• ISBN-13: 978-1402740893
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,247,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and to-the-point, November 14, 2009

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Julie Trueson "Flyer" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 37 Houseplants Even You Can't Kill (Paperback)

The reason I like this book is because it gives me just what I want to know, no more, no less. So many books on houseplants go overboard with information and it just gets overwhelming to read through all that stuff. If I could change one thing, I would give two pictures of each plant instead of one: one close up and one further away, to give a better idea of what the plant really looks like if you're not familiar with it.

Bottom line, though, if you are just getting into houseplants, this will give you just what you need without overwhelming you. Good plant choices, concise info., helpful tips.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping them alive!, May 8, 2009

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Heather MacLean (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 37 Houseplants Even You Can't Kill (Paperback)

I'm new to gardening indoors and outdoors, but I am truly trying to learn without getting too scientific. I see it as a hobby, not a vocation simply because its nice to have plants you like scattered around your house and home. This book helped me a lot. If you're a novice or know one, it makes a great gift.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars User friendly plant care instructions, February 14, 2011

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This review is from: 37 Houseplants Even You Can't Kill (Paperback)

I am fairly new to the care of indoor plants. This is my first book purchase for the care of indoor plants for my home. I look forward someday giving plants as gifts to family and friends with simple care instructions for the plant. I will recommend this book to everyone I know who has an interest in indoor plants. The information in the book is straightforward and practical. I don't have to be a botanist to understand and appreciate. I just want easy to care for and difficult to kill beautiful indoor plants. This book addresses that very desire. It is quick reading with lots of pictures to help identify the plants. I love the sturdy construction of the book because I intend to refer to it often for help.