Cacti and Succulents: An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) (Paperback)

by Graham Charles (Author)
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"Offers a fascinating sampling of this plant group's tremendous diversity."  —The American Gardener

Product Description

An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive practical manual and a rich source of reference. More than 250 different species or genera and their natural habitats are profiled and illustrated. Topics include: the unique nature of succulents; their natural environment; history, classification, and nomenclature; watering, feeding, general care, and propagation; and pests and diseases. Lavishly illustrated, this is an indispensable guide for growers and enthusiasts.

 

Graham Charles is a National Cactus and Succulent Society judge and lecturer.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861268726
• ISBN-13: 978-1861268723
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #144,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written and Illustrated, October 30, 2007

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

The old adage never judge a book by its cover, fortunately does not apply with this offering. True, the cover will have anyone interested in the subject smacking their lips, but the content is just as good and the book is by Graham Charles, a well respected name in cacti circles.

The book certainly is not up there with the `Cactus Family' or the `Cactus Lexicon' and does not even try to compete with these expensive and truly comprehensive volumes but what it does it does well. It is not aimed at any specific section, i.e. those starting out in the hobby or the more experienced. It is simply a well written and well illustrated book, with many colored photographs to add emphasis to the informative text. It is worth a place in anyones bookcase.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceedingly useful introduction, October 13, 2008

By	W. Critzer (Menlo Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my favorite reasonably priced but high quality introduction to the cultivation of cacti and succulents. Graham Charles writes clearly and leaves you with the feeling that he knows his subject. It is beautifully illustrated. For a sound introduction to the subject this book is an excellent value.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, June 9, 2007

By	C. Wilson (Central Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great pictures. A lot of educational information regarding cultivation, display, pests & diseases, plant distinctions etc. A large selection of recommended species with detailed information about each.