Orchids
Published on 15. October 2000
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-600-60020-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a practical guide to raising orchids for both the novice and the more seasoned gardener, explaining in detail all the techniques needed to keep orchids in good shape, from cultivation to pests and diseases. It also includes step-by-step photographs for care.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
125 colour photographs, index
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 239 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
820 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-600-60020-6 (9780600600206)
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Persons
Brian Rittershausen has been writing and lecturing for many years and is an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society's Orchid Committee. Sara Rittershausen is the proprietor of Burnham Nurseries in Devon and writes for the National Orchid Journal and many other publications.Location: Devon, UK
Content
History, distribution and natural habitats; classification; hybridization; pollination; watering; light; temperature; greenhouse culture; potting; pests; diseases; top ten groups; specialised orchid groups.