Orchids to Know and Grow

by Robert J. Black and Thomas J. Sheehan

Book Overview

Orchids have been collected and grown for commercial purposes for more than 150 years, but while these spectacular plants are ever more available to casual gardeners and hobbyists, many still regard selecting and caring for orchids beyond their abilities. This book has easy-to-read, clearly defined chapters on identifying, classifying, and cultivating orchids. Also included are descriptions and illustrations of more than 150 of the more commonly grown...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081303065X
• ISBN13: 9780813030654
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

An inset selection of color plates rounds out this easy-to-use guide accessible to gardeners of all

Professors emeritus of environmental horticulture Thomas J. Sheehan and Robert J. Black combine their talents and expertise in Orchids to Know and Grow, a user-friendly guide to identifying, classifying, and cultivating orchids. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for selecting optimum specimens and properly tending to them at home or in a greenhouse, Orchids to Know and Grow also offers an extensive selection of orchid genera, with each listing featuring a black-and-white sketch of the orchid as well as its genus, tribe, subtribe, etymology, native habitat, number of species, commonly grown species, list of what the plant hybridizes with, and its generic description, flowering season, and methods of being cultured. An inset selection of color plates rounds out this easy-to-use guide accessible to gardeners of all skill and experience levels.