Growing Orchids In South Africa

Author : Hendrik Venter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132333217

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Growing Orchids in South Africa by Hendrik Venter Pdf

The exquisite charm, beauty and fragrance of orchids have fascinated people for many centuries, and will no doubt continue to do so for many more. Gone are the days when people believed that growing orchids is only for a select few rich gardeners.

Author : Karsten Wodrich
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000162516

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Growing South African Indigenous Orchids by Karsten Wodrich Pdf

Providing a guide to the cultivation of both the terrestrial and epihytic orchid species growing in South Africa, this volume includes numerous hints, illustrations and photographs to help simplify the process. Detailed growing notes are given for over 60 terrestrial and over 40 epiphytic species.

Author : Hendrik Venter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1920217452

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Orchids in South Africa by Hendrik Venter Pdf

Orchids in South Africa - A gardener's guide shows new and existing growers how to care for their orchid plants. Learn how to treat your orchids (and most commercially available orchids are quite easy ), water and feed them, how much shade or light they need, and how you need to grow, maintain and propagate them to prosper and flower regularly.

Author : Chia Tet Fatt,David Astley
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9789814435505

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The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics by Chia Tet Fatt,David Astley Pdf

The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics is the first book on orchid cultivation to be written specifically for growers in tropical countries and to include advice on growing them in tropical lowlands and highlands, wet and dry climates, and in urban environments such as on balconies and indoors. The book will appeal to all types of orchid lovers, as it is structured with two main sections: step-by-step basics for those growing orchids for the first time; and more comprehensive advice for orchid hobbyists and those who wish to learn more about orchid propagation and hybridisation. Also included is a comprehensive listing of the growing require-ments of the most popular varieties of orchids found in the tropics. This is invaluable for choosing the right plants for particular locales. The author is among the region’s leading orchid scientists; this practical guide to orchid growing is based on scientific research and is written in a down-to-earth style that makes it easy to understand.

Author : Karsten Wodrich
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781000123814

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Growing South African Indigenous Orchids by Karsten Wodrich Pdf

Providing a guide to the cultivation of both the terrestrial and epihytic orchid species growing in South Africa, this volume includes numerous hints, illustrations and photographs to help simplify the process. Detailed growing notes are given for over 60 terrestrial and over 40 epiphytic species.

Author : Steve Johnson,Benny Bytebier
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1775841391

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Orchids of South Africa by Steve Johnson,Benny Bytebier Pdf

A field guide to the more than 500 orchid species that occur across South Africa, this book allocates a full page per species, along with 4-6 large images of the plants and their flowers.

Author : Philip Seaton,Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : Philip Seaton,Margaret Ramsay
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 1842460919

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Growing Orchids from Seed by Philip Seaton,Margaret Ramsay Pdf

Eighty-eight lavishly illustrated pages of coloured drawings and photographs explain everything from selecting the right kit, through to planting your own seed-raised plants in the greenhouse, teaching you step-by-step how to grow orchids confidently, successfully and professionally. Written for the amateur and the professional without access to sophisticated laboratory equipment and chemicals, Growing Orchids from Seed contains all you need to know to become an expert.

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775842637

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Orchids of South Africa by Steve Johnson Pdf

Orchids of South Africa is the first field guide to local orchids to be published in over 30 years, and presents the more than 450 orchid species found in the region, including Lesotho and Swaziland. A comprehensive roundup of orchids in their natural habitat, the book features: multiple photos for each species, distribution maps, flowering time-bars, succinct text, enabling sure identification of these fascinating plants. An illustrated introduction discusses orchid structure, ecology and conservation status. Informative, colourful and easy-to-use, Orchids of South Africa is the authoritative update enthusiasts have been waiting for.

Author : Douglas McMurtry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Orchids
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121640580

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Field Guide to the Orchids of Northern South Africa and Swaziland by Douglas McMurtry Pdf

Author : Steven Johnson (Professor),Benny Bytebier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1775842622

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Orchids of South Africa by Steven Johnson (Professor),Benny Bytebier Pdf

A detailed account of the species and distribution map accompany the images, along with a color bar indication flowering period. The more than 2,500 beautiful images have been taken by specialist photographer Herbert Staerker, and show the important diagnostic details for each species. Written by authorities on the topic, this lavish and detailed book will appeal to all those with an interest in the popular field of orchids worldwide. With Benny Bytebier and Herbert Staerker.

Author : J. N. Rentoul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924002015737

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Growing Orchids by J. N. Rentoul Pdf

Author : I. F. La Croix,Eric La Croix
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924080068780

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African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation by I. F. La Croix,Eric La Croix Pdf

The color photographs were taken in the field by Eric la Croix.

Author : J. Stewart,Esme Hennessy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781349062300

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Orchids of Africa by J. Stewart,Esme Hennessy Pdf

Author : Robert G. M. Friend
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881926590

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Growing Orchids in Your Garden by Robert G. M. Friend Pdf

The author draws on a lifetime of experience to offer details on more than 500 orchid choices for every garden situation and to provide practical cultivation information.