Beginner S Guide To Orchids

Author : Geoffrey Hands
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1402734956

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Beginner's Guide to Orchids by Geoffrey Hands Pdf

By demystifying the orchid, this comprehensive illustrated guide enables even novices to grow these beautiful and mysterious plants. Covers the ten most common, readily-available orchids and their needs, with tips for making first purchases. Describes the two basic patterns of growth in orchids: monopodials (single-growth plants), and sympodials (which produce side-by-side, seasonal growth). Covers how to judge flower quality, and how to properly situate your plants for optimal light, humidity, temperature, and other growing conditions. All vital topics of orchid care are fully covered, including watering, fertilizing, and feeding your plants; selecting the appropriate compost, repotting, methods of propagation, and disease and pest control. Information on shade, glass, greenhouses and hydroponics allows those who wish to take their orchid growing to the next level.--From publisher description.

Author : Wilma Rittershausen
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1606522051

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Orchids for Every Home by Wilma Rittershausen Pdf

From selecting the right plant to providing proper growing conditions, Orchids for Every Home is your complete handbook to keeping your orchids healthy and blooming. Starting with the most popular orchids that require the least care and progressing to more high-maintenance flowers, this practical guide is organized to help you find the orchid that is just right for you and the conditions in your home. You'll learn about 104 different orchids, including Phalaenopsis, Miltoniopsis, Aygopetalum, Brassia, Dendrobium, and many more. All plant profiles include: A description of the plant and its flowers When and how often it blooms Where to site it Watering and other care instructions In addition, a troubleshooting section helps you identify problems--such as sunburn, viruses, mealybugs, and red spider mites--and shows you how to quickly and efficiently deal with them. Both beautiful and practical, Orchids for Every Home shows you just how easy it is to grow these exquisite flowers.

Author : Manos Kanellos,Peter White
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1842467182

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Growing Orchids at Home by Manos Kanellos,Peter White Pdf

An authoritative and detailed guide to caring for orchids in the home - the result of experience, continuous experimentation and extensive research by expert authors. All common types of orchids are covered. This book communicates all the necessary information in a way which is easy to understand, with over 100 unique, purpose-taken pictures. It includes a section with answers to the most common questions, and a photographic guide to signs, diagnosis and treatment for bringing ailing orchids back to health. The only book you need when growing orchids at home.

Author : Louise Harvey
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1514223481

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Your First Orchid by Louise Harvey Pdf

"This book is designed to help complete beginners on how to grow, care for and ultimately understand the orchid." --Amazon.com

Author : judywhite
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691337

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Bloom-Again Orchids by judywhite Pdf

Orchids have a reputation as the divas of the plant world: fussy, difficult-to-grow plants that—on top of all that—are prohibitively expensive. But there are plenty of orchids that anyone can grow. Orchids are no more difficult than familiar houseplants such as the African violet, and can be made to thrive and bloom in average indoor conditions. You just need to know what makes them happy. Bloom-Again Orchids highlights the easiest, most fuss free varieties and includes invaluable tips on where to buy orchids and how to keep them in bloom. Each of the fifty profiles focuses on a commonly available orchid variety and includes a description, photograph, chart of basic growing requirements, and a handy twelve-point checklist.

Author : William Cullina
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618263268

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Understanding Orchids by William Cullina Pdf

Featuring more than 200 color photographs, "Understanding Orchids" provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow.

Author : Philip Seaton,Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780711242807

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The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids by Philip Seaton,Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Pdf

A combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Orchids will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow 60 beautiful orchids and 12 inspirational projects. From growing from seed to harvesting vanilla pods, the projects will bring the wonderful world of orchids to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of these exotic flora.

Author : Ortho Books
Publisher : Meredith Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0897215060

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Complete Guide to Orchids by Ortho Books Pdf

Slecting, growing and displaying Orchids. Endorsed by the American Orchid Society.

Author : John Mason
Publisher : Hyland House Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1864470844

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Orchids by John Mason Pdf

Orchids have come to represent happiness, love, romance and mystery. But growing them need not be a mystery, not even for beginners -- as long as they use this guide. Includes in-depth coverage of: growing media and mycorrhizal potting-up and propagation; watering and fertilising; temperature control and ventilation; trouble-shooting. Also includes descriptions of plant characteristics, flowers and growing habits.

Author : Stephen R. Batchelor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : LCCN:96083420

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Your First Orchid by Stephen R. Batchelor Pdf

Author : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177618

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Britain's Orchids by Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller Pdf

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

Author : Michael Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1520100884

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Stop Killing Orchids! by Michael Edwards Pdf

Learn everything you need to know to get started growing and caring for orchids. In this guide for beginners, you will learn: Tips on selecting a healthy orchid from the startThe anatomy of orchidsThe most popular pots for ochidsMounting orchids vs Potting orchidsHow to care for the most popular orchidsPruning an orchidAnd much more!If you are an orchid lover but still need to learn how to grow orchids successfully, this is the perfect book for you. Learn not only the standard information, but also some helpful tips that are key for keeping your plants healthy. Don't wait any longer. Grab your copy of "Stop Killing Orchids: A Beginner's Guide On Orchid Care" and begin learning how to grow orchids right now

Author : Nancy Ross
Publisher : Vdv Publishing
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781537881843

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Orchid Growing for Beginners by Nancy Ross Pdf

WANT TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF ORCHID GROWING FOR BEGINNERS? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Why Should I Grow Orchids? What My Orchid Needs Important Growing Requirements for Your Orchids Re-potting Your Orchids Propagation to Help Grow More Orchids Much, Much, More!

Author : Sara Rittershausen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781465490148

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Happy Orchid by Sara Rittershausen Pdf

Proud new owner of a gorgeous orchid? Learn the essentials of buying orchids, orchid care, and how to keep it flowering beautifully, year after year, with this bite-sized beginner's guide. Did you know that many orchids hate being in direct sunlight? Or that most orchids have a crucial dormant period when their care needs change? Happy Orchid dispels the myths around how to care for orchids, starting with a simple, step-by-step introduction that demonstrates all the essential growing techniques, including how to plant, what feed to give them - orchids are fussy eaters! - and how to water and maintain humidity. Then discover more than 120 illustrated profiles of the most desirable orchids to grow: graceful Phalaenopsis, delicate Dendrobium, spectacular Cymbidium and many more varieties. Each profiled orchid lets you know exactly what they need for optimum growth, including where best to place them, how often they need repotting, how to prolong flowering and encourage reflowering. With this book as your guide, you will quickly become an expert on how to grow orchids and be inspired to fill your home with these striking, colorful beauties.

Author : Fran Barnwell
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-24
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1479143715

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How to Grow Orchids by Fran Barnwell Pdf

If you would love to have this spectacular plant in your home, but thought that they were too difficult to grow, then this book will provide you with all the help you need to get started. You will discover which orchids are the easiest for a beginner to grow, and then learn the steps you need to take to keep your orchid alive, healthy and blooming. Chapters include: Where to Start: Discover the Orchid Family What an Orchid Needs: Light, Heat and Humidity More Orchid Needs: Water, Fertiliser and Rest Moving On: Re-Potting Materials Want More Plants? Propagation What Can Go Wrong? Pests and Diseases This book provides anyone new to growing orchids with the essential information to get them started with confidence. Fran Barnwell's philosophy is to provide simple and straightforward advice for anyone starting out with gardening, whether that is indoors or outdoors, with a good-sized garden or just a window ledge. How to Grow Orchids is the second book in The New to Gardening Series.