Growing Hardy Orchids

"Growing Hardy Orchids" highlights over 150 species of hardy orchids from North America, Europe and Australia that will make it through the winter in temperate climes with little or no protection. The 'plants to grow' section centres on the commercially available hardy orchid species and hybrids available from nurseries and garden centres - never collecting plants or seed from wild plants. Focusing on the life histories and structures of orchids, the authors share their many years of expertise on raising plants from seed and vegetative propagation, the cultivation of plants in pots in glasshouses, and in the open ground. Advice is given on potting and planting seedlings (including the selection of compost and pots) and young plants. With the emphasis on the 'easy plants to raise' beginners will not be deterred. The stress on conservation and the reintroduction of native plants back into the wild makes "Growing Hardy Orchids" ideal for conservationists, project workers and teachers needing a practical, no-frills, how-to book.

ISBN 1842461753   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9781842461754 (What's this?)   Pages 128 Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens   Published in Richmond, Surrey Imprint Kew Publishing   Series title Kew Growing Format Paperback   Height (mm) 193 Publication date 01 Dec 2011   Width (mm) 240 DEWEY 635.9344   Academic level General, Professional / Scholarly

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