The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World: A Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 Species - Couverture rigide

Dortort, Fred

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0881929956 ISBN 13 : 9780881929959

Editeur : Timber Press, 2011

Synopsis

The plants are organized into 28 intuitively logical groups, such as succulent euphorbias, mesembryanthemums, bulbs, succulent trees, aloes, agaves, and haworthias. Each entry includes information on the plant's native habitat, its cultivation requirements, and its horticultural potential. As useful to novice growers as to collectors and those with an existing interest in succulents, this will be the standard reference for years to come.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Most gardeners admit to a passing interest in succulents but to those who are 'hooked' it becomes an all-consuming passion. The author, Fred Dortort, is a fine example of the latter and his book is a shining testament to his knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. ... The book would certainly appeal to enthusiasts but is so fascinating and beautifully photographed, it is likely to stir up the enthusiast in us all. --Matthew Biggs, Gardens Illustrated

This book is a fascinating compendium and homage to succulence, amply repaying exploration for both expert or experienced novice who thirsts to know more. --Ian Hodgeson, The Garden

Of interest to all succulent lovers and would be ideal to give as a gift to anyone who is even contemplating growing succulents as it is written with knowledge and enthusiasm by the author who has been growing these plants for over 30 years. This may become the standard reference guide to succulents for years to come. --Cactus World

Biographie de l'auteur :

Fred Dortort has grown succulent plants and cacti for over thirty years. He has studied and observed succulents in locations as diverse as Baja California, mainland Mexico, South Africa, Namibia, and the American Southwest. He lectures widely on succulent plants, has taught classes at the University of California Botanical Garden, and has written numerous articles for the Cactus and Succulent Journal, as well as for publications such as Pacific Horticulture and Garden.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Timber Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0881929956
• ISBN 13: 9780881929959
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 344