Download or read book The Complete Grower s Guide to Carnivorous Plants written by Barry A. Rice and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Growing Carnivorous Plants written by Barry A. Rice and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 200 species, hybrids, and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described in this comprehensive volume. Detailed cultivation advice is provided to enable readers to select and place the right plants, while information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require.
Download or read book The Complete Grower s Guide to Carnivorous Plants written by Barry A. Rice and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For centuries, carnivorous plants have facinated and mystified all who have encountered them. Quite naturally, gardeners gain a special thrill from growing these wonders of nature. Yet even experienced enthusiasts too often find a lovingly tended homegrown plant fading away without capturing a single insect. Help is at hand in this comprehensive guide to identifying, understanding and successfully cultivation more than 600 species." -- Inside cover.
Download or read book PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GROWING CARNIVOROUS PLANTS written by Testi Creativi and published by Testi Creativi. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants! Whether you're a botany enthusiast or simply looking to add an exotic touch to your garden, this guide is perfect for you! Our book "PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GROWING CARNIVOROUS PLANTS: From Selection and Care to Online Communities, a Comprehensive Resource for Gardening Enthusiasts and Biodiversity Lovers" is a comprehensive resource that will walk you through the magical world of carnivorous plants step by step. With detailed instructions, practical examples, and proven techniques, you'll learn everything there is to know about cultivating and caring for a wide range of species, including favorites like Dionaea, Drosera, Sarracenia, Nepenthes, Pinguicula, and many more! Expand Your Botanical Collection Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned gardener, you'll find valuable insights to enrich your collection of carnivorous plants. Discover how to create the perfect habitat for each species, provide them with the right conditions of light, humidity, and soil, and tackle any growth issues or pests. Expert Tips and Secrets to Success You'll learn the secrets of experienced growers and insider tips to ensure your carnivorous plants thrive and flourish. With practical advice and strategies for preventive maintenance, you'll be equipped to tackle any challenge and enjoy their beauty in full bloom. Bring a Piece of Wild Nature Into Your Home With their unique shapes and vibrant colors, carnivorous plants make an extraordinary addition to any indoor space or garden. With our guide, you can create a natural beauty oasis in your living environment and impress friends and family with your care for these botanical wonders. Get Your Copy Now! Don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of carnivorous plants. Purchase your copy of "PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GROWING CARNIVOROUS PLANTS: From Selection and Care to Online Communities, a Comprehensive Resource for Gardening Enthusiasts and Biodiversity Lovers" now and embark on a botanical journey like no other!
Download or read book Carnivorous Plants written by Adrian Slack and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to carnivorous plants, and features descriptions and illustrations of representative species, each with detailed information on the structure and mechanism of its trap.
Download or read book Cultivating Carnivorous Plants written by Theodore Mike and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're new to carnivorous plants or an experienced gardener, Cultivating Carnivorous Plants is the definitive guide. Covering every genus of carnivore, Cultivating contains an array of easy to understand guides to growing every carnivorous plant, no matter what your growing conditions. Cultivating is as useful to the casual gardener as to the intense hobbyist.New growers will love the guide to constructing a bog garden, growing pitcher plants (both American Pitcher Plants and Tropical Pitcher Plants), helping their venus flytraps flourish, and figuring out how to grow butterworts.Experienced growers will love the tables full of valuable insights into the native conditions for every species of carnivore. These guides will assist experienced hobbyists figure out how to design setups that can maximize their growing potential.If you're searching for more information on Aldrovanda, Brocchinia, Catopsis, Cephalotus, Darlingtonia, Dionaea, Drosera, Drosophyllym, Genlisea, Healiamphor, Nepenthes, Pinguicula, Roridula, Sarracenia, Triphyophyllum, and Utricularia.
Download or read book Cultivating Carnivorous Plants written by Natch Greyes and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Savage Garden Revised written by Peter D'Amato and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fifteen years, The Savage Garden has been the number one bestselling bible for those interested in growing carnivorous plants. This new edition is fully revised to include the latest developments and discoveries in the carnivorous plant world, making it the most accurate and up to date book of its kind. You may be familiar with the Venus flytrap, but did you know that some pitcher plants can—and do—digest an entire rat? Or that there are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet? Beautiful, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow, flesh-eating plants thrive everywhere from windowsills to outdoor container gardens, in a wide variety of climates. The Savage Garden is the most comprehensive guide to these fascinating oddities, gloriously illustrated with more than 200 color photos. Fully revised with the latest developments in the carnivorous plant world, this new edition includes: • All the basics—from watering and feeding to modern advances in artificial lighting, soil, and fertilizers. • Detailed descriptions of hundreds of plants, including many of the incredible new species that have been recently discovered and hybridized. • Cultivation and propagation information for all the plant families: pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, sundews, rainbow plants, bladderworts, and many other peculiar plants from the demented mind of Mother Nature. Whether you’re a beginner with your first flytrap or an expert looking for the latest exotic specimen, this classic book has everything you need to grow your very own little garden of horrors.
Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Download or read book Carnivorous Plants written by Nigel Hewitt-Cooper and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once known only to collectors, adolescent boys, and fans of the cult film The Little Shop of Horrors, carnivorous plants are poised to be the next big trend in home gardening. They provide striking architectural style and can be grown indoors and outdoors. Carnivorous Plants is an accessible, smartly designed guide to growing this unusual group of plants. It offers a general introduction to the world of carnivorous plants, and growing and cultivation information for commonly available and easily grown varieties. Nigel Hewitt-Cooper also provides advice on where to grow the plants; year-round care, cultivation, and maintenance; and a directory of the best carnivorous plants for home gardeners.
Download or read book The Savage Garden written by Flores Davis and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, carnivorous plants have carried an air of fascination and mystique unparalleled in the plant world. Growing Carnivorous Plants is a comprehensive guide to identifying and cultivating these remarkable plants. From the well-known Venus flytrap to obscure African sundews, from the giant pitcher plant vines of Borneo the microscopic bladderworts of Florida, more than 200 species, hybrids and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described. Included are explanations of the fascinating and diverse mechanisms the plants use to trap their victims. Imitating a plant's natural environment is the key to success in growing carnivorous plants, and this book will help readers select the best plants to grow on a windowsill, in a terrarium or greenhouse. Information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require. Purchase Your Copy Now And Get Started Now!
Download or read book Gardening Under Lights written by Leslie F. Halleck and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you want to grow plants indoors, you need this book.” —Niki Jabbour, author and staff writer at savvygardening.com Gardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You’ll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about the most up-to-date tools and gear available. Also included are tips and techniques for helping ornamental plants (like orchids, succulents, bonsai, and more) and edible plants (arugula, cannabis, oregano, tomatoes, and more) thrive indoors. Whether you are a vegetable gardener who wants to extend the growing season, a balcony gardener short on outdoor space, or a specialty plant collector, Gardening Under Lights is a must-have.
Download or read book Carnivorous Plants written by Botanical Design and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) on the cover - a carnivorous plant. A journal/notebook for carnivorous plants lovers.
Download or read book Killer Plants written by Molly Williams and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the darker side of nature with this accessible guide to choosing, growing, and caring for carnivorous and predatory plants like Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and other spooky guys. Carnivorous plants: they're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well. The book answers the many questions you may have surrounding these freaks of nature, such as: Where the heck do I buy a pitcher plant? Can I grow it from a seed? Do I need to feed my carnivorous plant flies, or can it survive on water and light alone? What carnivorous plants are safe to have around pets and kids? I have a gnat problem -- what predatory plant can help?
Download or read book Native Plants of the Southeast written by Larry Mellichamp and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. Native Plants of the Southeast shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.
Download or read book Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada written by Donald Schnell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Donald Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the U.S. and Canada. Information on each species includes an identifying description, the preferred habitat, the range in which it can be found, and the season for flowering and trapping, making this book a useful field guide as well as a fascinating source of leisure reading. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
Download or read book Carnivorous Plants of the World written by James Pietropaolo and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few groups of plants capture the imagination like these carnivores. Among the best known are the Venus fly trap and the various pitcher plants; these and many others are covered.
