Cacti and Succulents
An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and Their Cultivation
The Crowood Press · Print & ebook · July 28, 2006
Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts.
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- Who it’s for
- From natural habitats to watering and propagation, this guide covers succulent profiles and care.
- Themes
- Cacti and succulent cultivation, Plant habitats and classification, Plant care and propagation
- Genres
- Cacti & Succulents, Gardening Resources
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Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts. More than 250 different species or genera, and their natural habitats are described.
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Topics covered include: The unique nature of succulents; The natural environment; History, classification and nomenclature; Watering, feeding, general care and propagation; Pests and diseases; Profiles of cacti and other succulents.
Succulent Habitats
From natural habitats to watering and propagation, this guide covers succulent profiles and care.
Come here for
- Profiles of more than 250 species or genera
- Descriptions of their natural habitats
Expect
- Guidance on watering
- Coverage of pests and diseases
Where it sits
| Cacti & Succulents | 100% |
|---|---|
| Gardening Resources | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Desert Gardening
- Authors
- Graham Charles
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press
- Published
- July 28, 2006
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Cacti and succulent cultivation · Plant habitats and classification · Plant care and propagation
- Reading lane
- Desert Gardening