Complete Guide to Orchids (Ortho Books)
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Author: OrthoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-18
ISBN: 0897215060
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of Complete Guide to Orchids (Ortho Books)
Book Review: Fairly mediocre
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not at all into the history of the man-made orchid hybrids and cultivars, for which the authors this book have a strong affinity. Expect frequent plugs for the AOS (American Orchid Society). This book has the same "pretty picture and overly general advice" formula that you can get in every other book for beginning orchid owners (or better yet, for free, on the web). I prefer Cullina's book in general, and something like Botanica's orchids as a reference for more species-specific care guidelines. In the end, I think its pretty unreasonable to make sweeping care recommendations about orchid genera, which often have 1,000+ species from a wide variety of habitats. But, I suppose this book is just as good as any other beginner guide- though others may be cheaper, and the web is cheaper (and better) still.
Summary of Complete Guide to Orchids (Ortho Books)
? A complete, up-to-date resource on the best and most easily grown orchid species, hybrids, and cultivars readily available in North America.? Inspires gardeners to have confidence to grow these elegant plants successfully.
? Step-by-step instructions show how to select, pot, stake, and care for orchids.
? Expert advice to ensure healthy orchids by controlling light, temperature, humidity, pests, and diseases.
? Invaluable resource for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.
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