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ORCHID GROWING BASICS
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128 |
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1993 |
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English |
Size (cm): |
17.0 x 24.1 |
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6 3/4 x 9 1/2 |
ISBN: |
0806903627 |
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softbound |
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USD 12.95
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 Schoser's compact paperback, with 128 pages in color, gives advice on growing, repotting, propagation, fertilization, protection against parasites and diseases, crossbreeding, and general care. There's information on the structure of orchid plants, what to look for when buying, a list of orchids that are easy to cultivate, a list of those for gardeners with experience, and a list of plants that go well with orchids (mainly epiphytes such as bromelia). Schoser has written an informative and concise manual that is most useful for beginners. |
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| Schoser gives advice on growing, repotting, propagation, fertilization, protection against parasites and diseases, crossbreeding, and general care. There’s information on the structure of orchid plants, what to look for when buying, and a list of plants that go well with orchids (mainly epiphytes such as bromelia). Schoser has written an informative and concise manual that is most useful for beginners. |
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Table of contents:
Preface
The Pecular World Of Orchids
What is an Orchid?
Environment and Propagation of Orchids
Conditions for Cultivating Orchids
Light and lenght of day
Day and night temperatures
Humidity of the air and soil
Growth and development
Potting materials and repotting
Propagation of orchids
Nutrition and nutritional needs
Disease, parasites and their treatments
Where can orchids be cultivated?
What to look for when buying orchids
Orchids as Potted Plants
Easy to cultivate Genera, Species and Hybirds
Orchid genera and species for orchid lovers with experience
Orchids that need a little energy
Plants that go well with orchids
Orchids as Cut Flowers
Appendix
Flowering calender of the orchids discussed in this book
Glossary
Index
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