Book Description
An illustrated reference that provides information on all types of cacti, including notes on care and cultivation.
Author : Libor Kunte
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9789036614948
An illustrated reference that provides information on all types of cacti, including notes on care and cultivation.
Author : Clive Innes
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 29,86 MB
Release : 1997-12
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9781840130676
The sight of a tall, spiny cactus silhouetted against a sun-parched desert landscape has always evoked a certain mystique. This visual directory is the ultimate guide to the fascinating world of cacti. The colorful photographs allow for identification and informative captions include soil, light and maintenance requirements and pest control facts for over 1200 types of cacti. A handy illustrated guide allows the reader to identity plants based on their shape and spine characteristics. Enhance your own landscape or garden with this impressive and hearty species of exotic plant life.
Author : J. Říha
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 33,51 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9780706414929
A valuable and attractive reference book for anyone with an interest in this fascinating and ever-popular group of plants. The world-wide selection of species is very comprehensive, covering over 400 species-from the curious "living pebbles" of southern Africa, to the giants of the central American deserts. The species descriptions are accompanied by magnificent photographs, many of outstanding beauty. Succulence as a botanical adaptation is fully explained, and there is detailed information on how to grow cacti and other succulents in the home. -Jacket
Author : Miles Anderson
Publisher : Hermes House
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,28 MB
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9781840387926
Author : Terry Hewitt
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 12,82 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9780751300499
Based on the author's 30-year study with over 50,000 plants, The Complete Book of Cacti and Succulents offers a photographic A-Z which profiles more than 300 plants, with practical advice for propagating and cultivating them and imaginative ideas for display. The expert advice, supported by step-by-step photographs, covers subjects ranging from handling spiky plants to identifying pests and diseases. Catering both to enthusiastic beginners and ardent cactophiles around the world, this should be a useful sourcebook of plant species advice, ideas and inspiration.
Author : Clive Innes
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,4 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Cactus
ISBN : 9781577150176
An illustrated identification guide to over 1,200 varieties of cacti.
Author : Miles Anderson
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,31 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781780190921
The definitive reference to identification, care and cultivation, with a directory of 400 varieties and 700 photographs.
Author : Scott Calhoun
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 20,19 MB
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1604692006
When it comes to garden plants, cacti are anything but standard issue. The bulk of home gardens contain exactly zero species of cactus,Êand the thought of growing them makes gardeners think, ÒOuch!Ó InÊThe GardenerÕs Guide to Cactus: The 100 Best Paddles, Barrels, Columns, and Globes, Scott CalhounÊis out to change that perception, and bring the beauty and ease of cactus home.ÊItÕs high time that cacti took their place alongside the trendyÊsucculent.
Author : Edgar Lamb
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 1970
Category : Nature
ISBN :
An authoritative handbook for growing and caring for cacti and succulents, with descriptions of species.
Author : Jules Janick
Publisher : CABI
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 47,24 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851996388
Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut? Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.