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Cacti and Succulents: An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and Their Cultivation
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Product Description
An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive practical manual and a rich source of reference. More than 250 different species or genera and their natural habitats are profiled and illustrated. Topics include: the unique nature of succulents; their natural environment; history, classification, and nomenclature; watering, feeding, general care, and propagation; and pests and diseases. Lavishly illustrated, this is an indispensable guide for growers and enthusiasts.
Graham Charles is a National Cactus and Succulent Society judge and lecturer.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #410048 in Books
- Published on: 2006-11-15
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Offers a fascinating sampling of this plant group's tremendous diversity." —The American Gardener
About the Author
Graham Charles first started growing cacti and succulents at the age of twelve and joined the National Cactus and Succulent Society in 1962. He qualified as a judge in 1972 and soon afterwards began to assemble his collection of documentated plants. Graham is a popular lecturer in Britain and has also spoken in various parts of Europe and in the USA.
