Godina izdanja: 2003
ISBN: 978-1-84038-792-6
Ilustrovana verzija: Da
Jezik: Engleski
Tematika: Kaktusi i sukulenti
Autor: Strani

Enciklopedija kaktusa i sukulenata

Izdavač: Hermes House, London
Autor: Miles Anderson
Povez: broširan
Broj strana: 256
Bogato ilustrovano.
Format: 22,5 x 29 cm
Kratka posveta, odlično očuvana.

♦ The definitive practical reference to identifying, buying and growing cacti and succulents
♦ Full photographic directory of over 400 varieties, seen both `in situ` and in close-up identification shots
♦ For each variety, full botanical information is provided on growth, spread, size and flowering
♦ Advice on buying and planting, plus ideas on the best ways to combine shape, color and size
♦ At-a-glance information on habitat and suitable growing conditions
♦ Comprehensive step-by-step techniques demonstrate how to care for and maintain these unique plants
♦ Contains everything you need to know about cacti and succulents, with over 1,000 full-color photographs

C O N T E N T S:

INTRODUCTION
- What are cacti and succulents?
- Natural habitats
- Botany and classification

DESIGN IDEAS
- Garden settings
- Patios and terraces
- Growing indoors
- Outdoor containers

PLANT DIRECTORY
- Cacti directory
- Succulent directory

CARE AND CULTIVATION
- Tools and equipment
- Soil mixes
- Buying cacti and succulents
- Providing the right conditions
- Group plantings
- Planting bowls, baskets and beds
- Routine maintenance
- Propagation
- Pests and diseases

(K-115)