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Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents
written by Terry Hewitt
Studio : DK ADULT
by DK ADULT
Publisher : DK ADULT
Released : 1997-07-07
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780789416575
UPC : 790778165703
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
List Price : $20.00
Our Price : $10.85
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The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 plants -- in step-by-step color stages. This is a feast of in-depth information and eye-catching photography. DK's new line of paperback titles combines all the qualities of its hardcovers with the advantages of the soft cover format. Each of these already popular books will now be available to a large new readership who will delight in the essential elements of every DK title: clarity, educational value, and visual appeal. |
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Great info... |
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well written, covers the basics and easy descriptions for growing, maintaining and keeping C&S alive and happy |
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My Love 4 Succulents |
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First off, I have a great addiction for succulents. I love learning as much about them as i possibly can (especially since i work in a plant store) and i was really happy when i purchased this book. Another reviewer was right, it does not have EVERY succulent/cacti in here, which you cannot blame since there are thousands of different kinds. There is a section, on light requirments, soil conditions, potting, propagation, container ideas as well as tons of beautiful/information pictures. My favorite part about this book is that terry hewitt provides the height and width for the next 5 and 10 year span, for each of her plants listed. Its really nice to know how big some of my lovely succulents will be! If you love succulents too, and want very good info, get this book, you'll b happy :) |
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Good book |
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Good book for suculent lovers. Doesn't show every type but shows families. Great instructions for replanting and other care. |
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care for your cacti/succulents with a base of knowledge |
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I've read this book from cover to cover a number of times, always exposing more useful information. Particularly of interest are the many excellent photographs, which help us longtime cactus fans who've bought various cacti through the years without knowing what we've bought, or purchasing packets of mixed seeds, stand a chance of identifying these plants. Even in the photos that suggest planting possibilities, the plants are identified. Perhaps the most useful suggestion is the purchase of an inexpensive moisture meter (I picked one up at a ubiquitous discount chain for less than $5 that is a marvel of invention), which showed me that my watering habits needed rethinking. The book is printed on heavy stock, loaded with luscious photographs and details concerning the needs of any particular group of cacti/succulents - yes, there are omissions - the book covers; also there are planting tips, information on growing medium, fertilizing, etc.. Overall, this is a very worthwhile and valuable book for the cactii/succulent enthusiast. |
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GREAT ADDITION TO MY LIBRARY |
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I've been collecting these wonderful plants for a number of years now and am constantly adding not only plants to my collection, but books. I am glad I added this one! No one book can completely cover every aspect of cacti lore and this one certainly does not, But, this work, added with several others, help to round my research library out. Each new addition, i.e. books, helps and this was certainly a good addition. The text is well done as the author is abviously very knowledgeable and I did like the photographs. I did agree with another reviewer in that the shots from the top of the plant, looking down are indeed pleasing to the eye, but they fail, in some cases, to give a true picture of the plant. I photograph plants and find it is helpful to get side views of different subjects. That is not big deal though. This is a helpful book and I do recommend it highly. |
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