Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Grower's Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, with the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance, including requirements for water, lighting, compost, and potting. Illustrated throughout with breathtaking images, Orchid Grower's Companion is an irresistible volume for anyone with even a passing interest in growing orchids.
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Banks assures gardeners that most orchids are easy to grow as long as their housing, temperature, and moisture needs are met. There are more than 30,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrid strains. Bank's "companion" presents 400 color illustrations, and contains chapters on plant structures, pollination, orchid names, the history of the plant's cultivation, and its geography and conservation. Chapters on the flowers' care offer advice on growing orchids indoors, in the garden, in pots and baskets, and on mounts. Temperature requirements, watering, fertilizing, pests and diseases, and propagation are all discussed. A 126-page orchid directory lists 400 species, hybrids, and variants, and explains in detail their natural habitat and how to grow them. Banks' wealth of practical advice should help and encourage gardeners to grow these delicate flowers. George Cohen
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"Banks' wealth of practical advice should help and encourage gardeners to grow these delicate flowers."
—George Cohen, Booklist, February 1, 2005 (Booklist )
"A fabulous book for longtime orchid addicts and future enthusiasts."
—Biology Digest, May 2005 (Biology Digest )
—George Cohen, Booklist, February 1, 2005 (Booklist )
"A fabulous book for longtime orchid addicts and future enthusiasts."
—Biology Digest, May 2005 (Biology Digest )
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This is an excellent book about orchids. It shall take you from the very first steps into a more advanced understanding of this hobby. There's a lot of pictures and they are beautiful. The matter is tidily organized. Growing media, phytopathology, light and temperature requirements are clearly explained. I do recommend this book. For those who are on a budget a good alternative would be "Growing orchids" by Rittershausen.
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I am a beginner as far as orchids go. I received a free orchid from Sarah Jessica Parker when I signed up for a free sample of her perfume "Lovely." Now I am hooked and in love with orchids! They are so beautiful! This book is one of the best and shows perfectly how lovely orchids are. It contains a wealth of information too. I highly recommend it.
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[[Orchid Grower's Companion: Cultivation, Propagation, and Varieties Indoors]] I have been growing orchids since 2005 and enjoyed reading this book and looking at the wonderful pictures. I learned quite a bit about orchids from misting them daily, cutting the stems, etc. I would recommend this book to any orchid grower, new to the plants or to someone who has grown for many years. Find a window they like, mist daily, fertilize after bathing and you should have great blooms to come.
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Orchids are the monarchs of the plant kingdom, arguably being the largest family of flowering plants. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
primary hybrid, white labellum, unimpeded drainage, sympodial orchids, orchid hybrids, cork slabs, sunny window ledges, dorsal sepal, miniature species, epiphytic species, cut flower production, orchid society, albino form, orchid species, orchid nurseries, terrestrial orchids, spectacular species, slipper orchids, epiphytic orchids, orchid seeds, individual blooms, most orchids, potting medium, small genus, compact plants Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Guinea, South America, Southeast Asia, Central America, Pacific Islands, Costa Rica, Royal Horticultural Society, World Orchid Conference, Mount Kinabalu, Australian Orchid Council, Semi-shade Cool, The Orchid Review New!
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primary hybrid, white labellum, unimpeded drainage, sympodial orchids, orchid hybrids, cork slabs, sunny window ledges, dorsal sepal, miniature species, epiphytic species, cut flower production, orchid society, albino form, orchid species, orchid nurseries, terrestrial orchids, spectacular species, slipper orchids, epiphytic orchids, orchid seeds, individual blooms, most orchids, potting medium, small genus, compact plants Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Guinea, South America, Southeast Asia, Central America, Pacific Islands, Costa Rica, Royal Horticultural Society, World Orchid Conference, Mount Kinabalu, Australian Orchid Council, Semi-shade Cool, The Orchid Review New!
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- Color Your Garden: The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs) by Jill Billington on page 25, page 26, and page 39
- Orchids of Borneo Volume 4: Revised classification and selection of species by J J Wood in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Encyclopaedia of Cultivated Orchids by Hawkes in Back Matter
- Orchids of Samoa by P J Cribb in Back Matter
- An Introduction to the Orchids of Mexico by Leon A. Wiard in Back Matter
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