Cacti and Succulent Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Techniques with a Directory of 300+ Common Species and Varieties (CompanionHouse) Agave, Aloe, Sansevieria, and More
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Everything you need to know about cacti and succulents packed into one easy-to-use volume! Over 300 varieties of cacti and succulents in a user-friendly guide Plant profiles include essential advice, scientific and common names, stunning photography, and more 7 notable collections found in botanical gardens around the world, from Switzerland to South Africa How to cultivate cacti and succulents, their natural habitats, care, handling, propagation, repotting, common pests and diseases, and more Updated edition features 70 new cacti species, 100 new succulent species, up-to-date scientific names, 153 new illustrations, and a new foreword and preface There are over 10,000 species of succulents worldwide, of which cacti are but one family. This user-friendly handbook is your guide to the selection and cultivation of these diverse and fascinating plants! Appealing to both the novice and experienced gardener, Cacti and Succulents Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition provides comprehensive information on more than 300 common (and uncommon) species and varieties, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs. Complete descriptions and gorgeous color photographs make plant identification easy, and detailed care instructions will help make sure that plants thrive, whether they're being grown indoors or out, in the city or in the country. Each well-illustrated and informational entry in the plant directory lists number of species, botanical and common names, and essential must-know advice. Choose the right plants and help them thrive, with simple step-by-step instructions, tips on propagation, repotting, grooming, and pest control, and a seasonal gardening calendar. You'll find popular and easy-to-grow choices suitable for beginners, as well as more desirable species that offer a challenge. Also included are seven inspiring collections of cacti and succulents from around the world, from Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara, CA, to Jardin Exotique in Monaco, featuring beautiful specimen plants. This updated edition features all new photography, updates to scientific names of original plants based on current standards, a new forward, a new preface, 153 new illustrations, 70 new cacti species, and 100 new succulent species. Author and award-winning researcher Gideon F. Smith previously served as president for the International Organization of Succulent Plant Study and has published over 500 scientific and popular papers on the taxonomy, biology, and evolution of succulent plants. He has held numerous positions on the steering committees of international botanical initiatives, including the Species Plantarum Flora of the World project, Global Plants Initiative, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, and Southern African Botanical Diversity Network. He is South Africa's most prolific author on succulent plants and has authored and co-authored over 900 scientific and popular papers, as well as over 50 books, many on cacti and succulents. He has received more than 15 medals and awards in recognition of his research on succulents and environmental leadership work. From candelabra cholla and golden-barrel cactus to crow's claw and mother of hundreds, featured types of yucca, agave, aloe, sansevieria, and more, the hundreds of color photos inside this book will make it easy for you to spot and identify cacti and succulents in the wild. Explore a wide selection of cacti and succulents with a directory of over 300 species and varieties, stunning photos, special cultivation notes, and more, with Cacti and Succulents Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition ! Review: Glad I got this one - Now this is what I call and all around great book on cacti and succulents. Beautifully illustrated and well organized and well written. From everything I've seen and looked out so far.It is very educational. Review: Good information - Very informative for a beginner A lot of helpful information
| Best Sellers Rank | #94,055 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Science of Cacti & Succulents #32 in Ornamental Plant Gardening (Books) #58 in House Plant Gardening |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 158 Reviews |
R**A
Glad I got this one
Now this is what I call and all around great book on cacti and succulents. Beautifully illustrated and well organized and well written. From everything I've seen and looked out so far.It is very educational.
K**N
Good information
Very informative for a beginner A lot of helpful information
F**R
Helps to identify your succulents and their care
Most succulents are sold with their botanical names making it difficult to get information on their care. This book has many features to find the common name and care of the plants.
V**V
This is a directory, not a care guide.
The description states this book includes “How to cultivate cacti and succulents, their natural habitats, care, handling, propagation, repotting, common pests and diseases, and more.” However, the “care, handling, propagation, repotting, common pests and diseases” sections are very minimal. I bought this book thinking it would help me learn how to better care for the cacti and succulent plants I have and possibly other cacti/succulents I’d like to acquire in the future. Instead, this book is more like a plant type/identification encyclopedia. The book states it includes”directory” and I think that’s a description of the book overall. Even then, it gives minimal information about each plant species. Think about it like learning surface level information for a ton of topics instead of in depth coverage of a few topics. This book is not great for beginners (like me) seeking to learn all the things needed to keep their plants alive. I’m considering keeping the book for the directory part, but it didn’t serve the reason I bought it. Most likely, I’m going to return it since I need to know how to care for my plants before I learn what other types of plants exist.
N**Y
Cacti and Succulents hand book
Nice book just didnt cover what I was looking for.
M**Y
Book on succulents
This book had information on my plants and was very informative.
H**E
Nice Book
My son is crazy about plants, with succulents being a particular interest. I gifted him this book, and he really likes it. Not sure how much detail it really offers, but the presentation is professional and appears to be somewhat in-depth. The construction of the book is sound. Hope this helps.
S**R
Worth a read.
Very clear and thorough.
R**T
Lacking Important Information
Book is fairly helpful regarding cacti. There are no dimensions for succulents and so cannot even use it to plan. All of the cacti have growth dimensions. I bought mainly for the succulents and find it unhelpful because of this.
E**E
Love it
Love this book
M**E
Clearly written and well illustrated
With variations on the standard books on this subject, it is a good addition for reference purposes.
D**Y
Just good information and great pictures
Nothing
S**E
Great book
Very helpful
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