Cacti and Succulents: Step-By-Step to Growing Success (Crowood Gardening Guides) (Paperback)

by Bill Keen (Author) "Succulent plants have been a feature of the horticultural scene for a long time, yet their appeal has not been dimmed by the passing years..." (more)
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Cacti and succulents are ideal houseplants, needing little care and providing unusual and colourful displays. This book looks at the increasingly wide variety of plants now available, and assists the beginner to choose and cultivate many of the popular types. Full details are given on feeding, watering, potting, and on displaying the collection to its best advantage. An A-Z listing of over 75 varieties shows the wide diversity of shapes, sizes, and effects that can be grown.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press (June 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852232641
• ISBN-13: 978-1852232641
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,482 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Keen by Name, Keen by Nature, October 27, 2004

By	J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is a splendid book and the enthusiasm of the author shines through. No book on cacti can give all the answers, the subject is too vast. The author of this book takes the sensible approach and ensures that the content is well written and informative. The photographs in the book are excellent and show some species that are not normally seen in this type of book, particulary the Asclepiadaceae family. The feeling that the author would like you the reader to know exactly what he knows comes through strongly. There are articles on pests and diseases, grafting, watering and soil mixtures and even some tips on showing your plants. For those people who have a small collection of plants and want to keep them healthy and flowering, without going into too many technicalities, this is the book for you, and excellent value too.