The Complete Encyclopedia of Cacti

The Complete Encyclopedia of Cacti
Author: Libor Kunte
Publisher: Booksales
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Cactus
ISBN: 9789036614948

An illustrated reference that provides information on all types of cacti, including notes on care and cultivation.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cacti

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cacti
Author: Clive Innes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1997-12
Genre: 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.

The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents

The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents
Author: Terry Hewitt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1993
Genre: 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.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cacti & Other Succulents

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cacti & Other Succulents
Author: J. Říha
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1981
Genre: 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

500 Cacti

500 Cacti
Author: Ken Preston-Mafham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Cactus
ISBN: 9781554072613

500 species from all cactus groups, including cacti, succulents, caudiciforms and euphorbs, alphabetically by genus. Each species has its own page and includes at-a-glance detail on size, distribution, spination, flowering, varieties, growing advice.

The Ultimate Book of Cacti and Succulents

The Ultimate Book of Cacti and Succulents
Author: Miles Anderson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Cactus
ISBN: 9781859674604

With their incredibly hardy and low maintenance nature and their distinctly beautiful characteristics, it's no surprise that succulents are favorites among many people. This comprehensive volume details the botany and classification of cacti and succulents, and examines their diversity. Included in this informative resource are designs for growing succulent plants indoors and out with tips and ideas for hanging baskets, patios and terraces, garden settings, and container cultivation. The photographic plant directory provides a definitive reference section for over 400 varieties of cacti and their care. The cultivation section provides guidance on all aspects of buying, planting and maintaining cacti and succulents and techniques for planting, propagation, grafting and maintenance.