Growing Successful Orchids in the Greenhouse and Conservatory
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Growing Successful Orchids in the Greenhouse and Conservatory by Mark Isaac-Williams
Written in a clear, accessible style and presented in an easy-to-follow format, the book is illustrated with over 300 colour photographs of the most photogenic orchid species in the world and includes 50 detailed illustrations on their care and cultivation in the domestic environm
All too often orchids are regarded as temporary houseplants - in flower when bought and thrown out when flowering has finishedBut with a little extra care and attention they can become long-lived, trouble-free, regularly flowering plants be it in the home, conservatory or greenhouse. Lifelong orchid enthusiast Mark Isaac-Williams offers an excellent beginner's guide to these coveted plants. Covering the most popular genera, he analyses their history, characteristics and cultivation details in an easy informative style, sharing his years of experience with personal tips along the way. Well-illustrated with both colour photographs and line drawings, it makes a pleasant change to see illustrations of the entire plant, foliage and all, as opposed to the usual close-ups of the flowers - invaluable when buying orchids out of flower and label-less in garden centres. An attractive book for the new converts to this fascinating genus and which should inspire further exploration of its vast range. - Lucy Watson
Botanist and horticulturist Mark Isaac-Williams was born in Hong Kong and has lived most of his life in Asia. He has had a lifelong interest in orchids. Now retired, his career includes orchid conservation at Kadoorie Farm and the Botanical Gardens in Hong Kong, and collecting orchids from the Himalayas, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861082718 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861082711 |
| Title | Growing Successful Orchids in the Greenhouse and Conservatory |
| Author | Mark Isaac-Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | GMC Publications |
| Year published | 2003-02-06 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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