| Description |
144 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
[Kew experts] ; [10] |
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Kew experts.
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| Summary |
Indoors or outside, in the smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world, regardless of climate. They're resilient, beautiful and easy to care for as long as you're armed with the right knowledge. Packed with information and inspiration, and with the guiding authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book teaches you everything you need to know about 50 specimens of succulents and cacti, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive. This book also contains 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to carry out at home, so you can grow a vibrant array of succulents and cacti for your home, whether you are a complete beginner or a keen enthusiast. |
| Contents |
Introduction to growing cacti and succulents -- Plants -- Project 1: Succulent bonsai -- Project 2: Hanging basket -- Project 3: Stem cuttings from a cactus -- Project 4: Green wall -- Project 5: Grafting cacti -- Project 6: Rock garden -- Project 7: Succulent wreath -- Project 8: Wardian case -- Project 9: South African mini-desert -- Project 10: Recycled pallet planter -- Project 11: What is a planter? -- Project 12: Growing from leaves. |
| Subject |
Succulent plants.
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Cactus.
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GARDENING / Reference.
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NAT048000.
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NATURE / Plants / Cacti & Succulents.
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Cactus. (OCoLC)fst00843694
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Succulent plants. (OCoLC)fst01137090
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9780711277144 hardback |
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0711277141 hardback |
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