Catasetum is a genus of Central and South American orchids, strikingly beautiful but somewhat neglected by hobbyists. The author, an experienced grower, has discovered that catasetums require very different cultural techniques from most orchids, but if the plants' particular needs are observed, they are not difficult to grow successfully. Among the traits that lend particular interest to the genus is the almost explosive release of pollen, a kind of conservatory parlor trick that delights the grower and surprises the unwary.
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... of great use and interest to those only casually interested and indispensable to those more seriously involved with orchids. -- Steve Harlstrom, Hobby Greenhouse
... the first comprehensive volume of Catasetum facts and lore, with emphasis on the cultivation of 'this intriguing but bewildering genus!' -- Downs Matthews, Orchids, June 2000
Highly recommended. -- Choice, February 2000
The chapters on the natural habitat, growth cycle, and culture are outstanding... a very practical how-to book. -- R.J. Griesbach, HortScience, April 2000
This handsome, well-produced book should attract more attention to the genus Catasetum. -- Courtney J. Murren, Plant Science Bulletin, June 2000
... the first comprehensive volume of Catasetum facts and lore, with emphasis on the cultivation of 'this intriguing but bewildering genus!' -- Downs Matthews, Orchids, June 2000
Highly recommended. -- Choice, February 2000
The chapters on the natural habitat, growth cycle, and culture are outstanding... a very practical how-to book. -- R.J. Griesbach, HortScience, April 2000
This handsome, well-produced book should attract more attention to the genus Catasetum. -- Courtney J. Murren, Plant Science Bulletin, June 2000
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Catasetum is a genus of Central & South American orchids, strikingly beautiful but somewhat neglected by hobbyists. The author, an experienced grower, details techniques for successful cultivation.
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The trigger orchid,
This review is from: The World of Catasetums (Hardcover)
The book explains very well the characteristic of the genus. It illustrade the species that comprises the genus, its morphology and its particular culture techiques.
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Excellent cultural and informational manual,
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This review is from: The World of Catasetums (Hardcover)
Includes information on areas of origin, cultural methods and minute details of climate in native habitat. Best of all, an entire chapter devoted to the individual components of catasetinae scent.
Culture info at least useful in caring for cycnoches, mormodes, clowesia. A fascinating book, and the photos are exquisite.
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Catasetum orchids,
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Bought this book as a gift for my fiance. I'm not an expert on orchids, so I can't comment on the content, but my fiance says this is THE book to have about the species. To our knowledge, this is also the ONLY proper book about the catasetums today.
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WHAT IS IT about catasetums that makes them so fascinating? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
habit epiphytic, basket under light, many catasetums, lip sac, column light green, held lowermost, developing pseudobulb, nonresupinate lip, rachis pendent, dorsal sepal, maculatum group, petals light green, lateral sepals, sac orifice, stigmatic cavity, callus smooth, lip cavity, fragrance production, carvone oxide, peduncle green, male inflorescence, lacking antennae, sticky disc, floral segments, new pseudobulb Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Red Zone, Fred Paget, Mato Grosso, Flora Brasilica, Rio de Janeiro, Susan Fuchs, Gold Zone, Gray Zone, Edwards's Botanical Register, Green Zone, Barbosa Rodrigues, Minas Gerais, Gene Monnier, Lou Menezes, Francisco Miranda, South America, Gustavo Romero, Lindley Plate, Santa Catarina, Amazonas State, Pink Lemonade, Flora Brasiliensis, Alexis Pardo Isla, Costa Rica, Icones Orchidacearum Peruviarum New!
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habit epiphytic, basket under light, many catasetums, lip sac, column light green, held lowermost, developing pseudobulb, nonresupinate lip, rachis pendent, dorsal sepal, maculatum group, petals light green, lateral sepals, sac orifice, stigmatic cavity, callus smooth, lip cavity, fragrance production, carvone oxide, peduncle green, male inflorescence, lacking antennae, sticky disc, floral segments, new pseudobulb Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Red Zone, Fred Paget, Mato Grosso, Flora Brasilica, Rio de Janeiro, Susan Fuchs, Gold Zone, Gray Zone, Edwards's Botanical Register, Green Zone, Barbosa Rodrigues, Minas Gerais, Gene Monnier, Lou Menezes, Francisco Miranda, South America, Gustavo Romero, Lindley Plate, Santa Catarina, Amazonas State, Pink Lemonade, Flora Brasiliensis, Alexis Pardo Isla, Costa Rica, Icones Orchidacearum Peruviarum New!
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- The Red Zone by Tim Green on page 60, page 61, and page 95
- The Genera and Species of Orchidaceous Plants by John Lindley on page 177, and Back Matter
- The Scent of Orchids: Olfactory and Chemical Investigations by R. Kaiser on page 306, and Back Matter
- Flowers of the Amazon by Margaret Mee on page 35
- An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera by Tom Sheehan in Back Matter
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- Growing Orchids by David P. Banks in Back Matter
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