Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Oblast: Biologija
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

P1-3) MALO JE POHABANA SPOLJA I IMA POSVETA.
From tropical jungles to the driest deserts, from just above sea-level to the loftiest snow-peaked mountains, cacti can be found in a huge range of environments. This book is both a perfect introduction for the novice to the world of this hardy family of plants and a wonderful, fact-filled reference for the veteran enthusiast. More than 150 of the most common and popular species are covered in detail, each one with its own color picture. The reader learns where each of the species originates, its natural history, and interesting facts about its discovery, naming, and domestication. The introductory section provides an overview of these exotic but easy-to-care-for-plants, as well as the important details on providing the environments in which cacti will flourish. Author Marcus Schneck passes on the secrets of successful propagation, whether by seed, cutting, or grafting. He provides `recipes` for a range of soil mixes which will suit particular species` needs, and careful guidance on common problems related to watering and pests. With this book in hand, anyone can become an accomplished propagator of these special plants. Even the critical environmental aspects that must be provided to gete the plants to flower--the `thorniest` part of cacti gardening--are covered in detail. But the reader of this book will also gain a much deeper understanding of what cacti are, where they fit into the natural world, and how they first came to be propagated.