Orchid Growing Basics
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Book Overview
"Schoser gives advice on growing, repotting, propagation, fertilization, protection against parasites and diseases, crossbreeding, and general care. There's information on the structure of orchid plants, what to look for when buying, and a list of plants that go well with orchids (mainly epiphytes such as bromelia). Schoser has written an informative and concise manual that is most useful for beginners."-- Booklist.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0806903627
ISBN13:9780806903620
Release Date:December 1993
Publisher:Sterling
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.7" x 9.5"
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Crafts & Hobbies Education & Reference Gardening Gardening & Landscaping Orchids ReferenceCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
Great if you want to start an orchid garden, not for those who just have a flower or two.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book gives decent advice on growing orchids, but unless you want to get into the genealogy of orchids, it may be a bit overwhelming. However, I can imagine that someone who wants to start and orchid farm or have a section of their house devoted to orchids will find this book very helpful. Not really for casual orchid growers.
This was my very first orchid book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
After reading Susan Orlean's "The Orchid Thief" I became absolutely intrigued by orchids and their culture. Of course I wanted to run right out and buy one but I no clue as to what I would do with the darn thing once I got it home! Then, while browsing the shelves of the NY Botanical Garden's giftshop, I came across this book. I was immediately attracted to the simple cover, and the way the info was presented within: clear, easy, non-intimidating language and photos. I bought the book and a week later bought my first orchid... and my 2nd the following week... and my 3rd & 4th two weeks after that! This book put me completely at ease with orchids - obviously! And, though all 4 were cheap Home Depot purchases that I later discovered to have pretty bad root rot, I'm proud to say that 4 years later 1 of those "starter" plants is still with me and thriving.
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