Beginner's Guide to Orchids

By Geoffrey Hands

Book Overview

Familiarize yourself with the ten most readily-available orchids. Follow the tips for making first purchases. Understand orchids' two basic patterns of growth. Find out how to judge flower quality and situate the plants for optimal light, humidity, and temperature. All vital topics of orchid care are covered, from watering, fertilizing, and feeding to repotting, and propagation. Plus: information on glass, greenhouses, and hydroponics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402703503
• ISBN13: 9781402703508
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 9.3" x 0.8"