Readers will learn over 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including colour photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed care instructions will help them make sure that their plants thrive - whether they are being grown indoors or outside, in the city or in the country.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ball Publishing
ISBN-10
1883052556
ISBN-13
9781883052553
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106204595
Product Key Features
Author
Gideon Smith
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Gardening
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
ST Charles
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Gideon F. Smith is a past president of the International Organization for Succulent Plant Study, chairman of the World Flora Project, and holds positions on the steering committees of many international botanical initiatives. He has published more than 500 scientific and popular papers on the taxonomy, biology, and evolution of succulent plants, and has wonnumerous awards for his work withsucculents.