Flamboyant and fantastic, orchids are the world's most highly prized plants—yet home growers think they're difficult to grow. Orchids don't have to be a challenge; the secret is to find plants that share similar growing conditions. In Orchids for the South, acclaimed gardening expert Jack Kramer does that for you, featuring more than 200 carefully chosen orchids that spell success for the Southern gardener—indoors and outdoors. With more than 100 breathtaking color photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams, this book is the perfect choice for Southern gardeners who want to add glamour to their home or garden.
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Kramer brings his considerable expertise to bear in this instructional book about growing "warmth-loving" orchids, plants especially well suited to the southern regions of the country. All sorts of orchids are described, but Kramer concentrates on optimum conditions, culture, containers, and other needs for the specific orchid hybrids he features. He does a fine job of answering questions that someone new to orchid growing might ask, definitely motivating any southern gardener yearning to grow orchids either indoors or in outdoor situations. Includes lists of plant suppliers, equipment suppliers, and books. Color illustrations of 200 recommended orchid varieties included. Alice Joyce
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[Kramer] does a fine job of answering questions that someone new to orchid growing might ask, definitely motivating any southern gardener yearning to grow orchids. (Booklist )
Whether you are interested in orchids for the windowsill, greenhouse or landscape, Orchids for the South is an excellent resource. (The Times-Picayune )
I've long thought that growing orchids was the domain of an exclusive few...Mr. Kramer shows otherwise in what may be the definitive book on the subject. (The Dallas Morning News )
...A straightforward, instructional work with a number of helpful appendices and dozens of detail shots of orchid blooms. (Austin-American Statesman )
...particularly useful to the beginner or avid orchid growe alike. (Houston Chronicle )
Pair this book with an orchid plant, and you'll be starting an exciting new gardening adventure. (Chattanooga Free Press )
Whether you are interested in orchids for the windowsill, greenhouse or landscape, Orchids for the South is an excellent resource. (The Times-Picayune )
I've long thought that growing orchids was the domain of an exclusive few...Mr. Kramer shows otherwise in what may be the definitive book on the subject. (The Dallas Morning News )
...A straightforward, instructional work with a number of helpful appendices and dozens of detail shots of orchid blooms. (Austin-American Statesman )
...particularly useful to the beginner or avid orchid growe alike. (Houston Chronicle )
Pair this book with an orchid plant, and you'll be starting an exciting new gardening adventure. (Chattanooga Free Press )
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This review is from: Orchids for the South: Growing Indoors and Outdoors (Hardcover)
This is a great book for anyone trying to grow and bloom orchids in a warm climate. The focus is on the southern United States, but the information will be useful for other areas as well.The photographs selected are gorgeous and contain a good mix of flower closeups and displays of plants grown in home settings. Basic orchid cultural information is presented in an entertaining way with plenty of illustrations. Topics include: tips on buying orchids, natural orchid habitats, growing and housing indoor orchids, 200 orchids suitable for southern growers and chapters focusing on outdoor orchids and cut flowers. One of the most helpful sections of the book is the "Quick-Reference Orchid Chart" which is a alphabetical listing of orchids and their cultural requirements, size and usual time of bloomng. The Appendix includes lists of mail order sources for orchids and supplies, orchid society contact information and a glossary.
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