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This manual is an exhaustive guide to cultivating orchid species, ideal for both novice and experienced growers. It presents an overview of orchid morphology, ecology and life cycles, as well as their classification, naming and conservation.
It examines 217 genera commonly found in cultivation, detailing their characteristics, origins, taxonomic history and cultivation requirements. Over 1200 species, suited for greenhouse cultivation, are then described, with diagnostic features, distribution and related species discussed.
Featuring 720 colour photographs, this revised edition, updated to reflect the Dressler classification system, is a definitive resource for identifying and growing these remarkable plants. It seeks to empower the orchid grower by facilitating the identification of their plants and encouraging further investigation into the subject.
Used (good, see images, some cover wear, some initial pages folding, and some initial pages marking) Hardcover ISBN 0713716282
