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Indoor Plants: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Houseplants
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by:
Courtier, Jane
Clarke, Graham
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Publisher:
Readers Digest
Published: April 1, 1997
ISBN: 0895779218
Format:Hardcover
Pages:240
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Book Description
From Library Journal
This well-designed introduction to houseplants by garden writer Courtier and horticulturist Clarke begins with a brief section on decorating with plants followed by the book's strength?a plant directory of 170 common houseplants
plus a secondary list of 130 more unusual plants. Arranged by scientific name, entries list common name, plant requirements, growing techniques, propagation methods, and recommended related plants. Most entries contain a beautiful color photograph of the
plant. The final section offers clear explanations, with illustrations, of light, humidity, temperature, watering, feeding, repotting, training, propagation, and pests and diseases. A few errors such as conflicting information on watering bromeliads and
reversed identification of thrip and vine weevil pictures are minor problems. While similar in style and content to other available houseplants books, this is an attractive, informative choice for libraries needing an additional book about houseplants
and their care.?Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., Ill.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
Everything you need to know about choosing and caring for houseplants. An extensive plant directory describes 300
indoor plants; an alphabetical chart provides at-a-glance information on each plant's needs and preferred conditions.
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