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by Botanica (Editor) "This genus contains two species, both of which are native to the South American countries of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Peru..." (more)
Key Phrases: watering rest period, pseudobulbs arc, bears numerous flowers, New Guinea, Costa Rica, South America (more...)
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"Paperback: 608 pages Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (September 1, 2002) ISBN: 1571457216 Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches The orchid is one of the most treasured flowers in the world. Now all the species and varieties of orchids are carefully detailed and categorized in this comprehensive guide. Compiled by Botanica's expert editors, this exhaustive reference stands alongside their equally impressive Annuals and Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Gardening Encyclopedia, and Organic Gardening. Over 2,500 color photographs capture the beauty of the over 1,200 varieties of orchids listed. Complete with a reference table and glossary, this compendium is easy to use, portable, and modestly priced."

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  • Paperback: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (September 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1571457216
  • ISBN-13: 978-1571457219
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This genus contains two species, both of which are native to the South American countries of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Peru. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
watering rest period, pseudobulbs arc, bears numerous flowers, flowers appear during spring, joined lateral sepals, widespread species ranges, welldrained mix, standard terrestrial mix, two straplike, clustered pseudobulbs, compressed pseudobulbs, cultivation these species, flowers open successively, straplike leaf, monopodial species, terrestrial mixture, arc ovoid, drier resting period, inflorescence arises, arching inflorescence, pendulous inflorescence, erect inflorescence, ribbed pseudobulbs, this robust species, horizontal inflorescence
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New Guinea, Costa Rica, South America, West Indies, Central America, South Africa, New South Wales, Sri Lanka, Minas Gerais, Solomon Islands, North America, South Australia, Malay Archipelago, New Zealand, Espirito Santo, New Caledonia, Cape York Peninsula, Torres Strait, Rio de Janeiro, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Amazon Basin, Ryukyu Islands, Hong Kong, Indian Ocean
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best reference book for orchids, July 13, 2003
By cichlidae (Corio, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews
Being a student orchid show judge I need to familiarise myself with as many species as possible and I need a quick and easy reference book for that purpose.

The Botanica book is superb, it has just enough cultural information to get me by and helps me gain knowledge of a larger range of orchid species than any other book in my collection.

I do wish there was a little more cultural information on each species but this is the best on the market so far.

I take it to my orchid shows and I can't recommend it highly enough for both the novice and experience orchid keeper.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Botanica's Orchids: Over 1200 Species, May 19, 2004
By roni ginsberg (Troy, NY United States) - See all my reviews
Gorgeous book at a reasonable price! Great photos, good representation of many species. Not all intergenerics represented. Brief descriptions of care - may want to cross-reference with other books for in-depth care.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a book!, June 26, 2005
This compact guide provides straight to the point advice on identifying and growing the huge range of orchids. Each listed species has an accompanying full-color picture which makes identification really easy. Information on climate and cultivation of each species takes the guess-work out of deciding whether a hobbyist would be successful with growing it. Add to this the reasonable price and easy to carry size, this is a must for both beginner and intermediate hobbyists.
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