Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Alec M. Pridgeon and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at everyone interested in orchids, this guide illustrates and identifies over 1100 species.
Download or read book What Orchid is That written by Alec M. Pridgeon and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids written by - Morrison Pridgeon and published by . This book was released on 1993-12-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Encyclopedia of Orchids written by I. F. La Croix and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.
Download or read book Practical Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Brian Rittershausen and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Genus Paphiopedilum written by Guido J. Braem and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plants of the World written by Maarten J. M. Christenhusz and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolution of land plant -- Plants and human culture -- Naming plants -- Classification and the angiosperm phylogeny group
Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Brian Rittershausen and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2014-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expert book has all the information you need about choosing and growing these beautiful plants, with 600 photographs and step-by-step advice.
Download or read book A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species written by Ron Parsons and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orchids represent probably the largest of all flowering plantfamilies on Earth and are renowned the world over for theirexquisite flowers. Their remarkable blooms occur in all manner ofsize and shape, and orchid flowers range from some of the smallestand most diminutive in the plant kingdom to some of the largestand most flamboyant. Historically, the most popular orchids incultivation have been those with large, showy flowers, however asignificant proportion of known orchid species are far smaller.Within this group lie the true jewels of the orchid family, theminiature orchid species, which can produce some of the mostunusual and often spectacular flowers of all. This two volumework, A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species, presents a richlyillustrated insight into the very finest epiphytic and lithophyticminiature orchids currently in cultivation, focusing not only onthose species with remarkable flowers, but also the many speciesthat are grown for their striking leaf and plant forms.Produced with both novices and experts in mind, this exhaustiveand accessibly written work features individual entries for over500 different species across more than 120 genera. Each speciesentry includes nomenclatural and etymological information, as wellas cultivation guidance and notes about habitat, conservationstatus and similarities to other orchids. The species entries alsoincorporate newly published taxonomic data that is also reflectedin the extensive cross-index of orchid names and synonyms, and allspecies are generously represented with numerous photographs,including images of other species with which they are easilyconfused.
Download or read book The Book of Orchids written by Mark W. Chase and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Some are stunningly over the top; others almost inconspicuous. The Orchidaceae is the second most widely geographically distributed family, after the grasses, yet remains one of the least understood. This book will profile 600 species, representing the remarkable and unexpected diversity and complexity in the taxonomy and phylogeny of these beguiling plants, and the extraordinary means they have evolved in order to ensure the attraction of pollinators. Each species entry includes life-size photographs to capture botanical detail, as well as information on distribution, peak flowering period, and unique attributes--both natural and cultural. The result is a work which will attract and allure, much as the orchids themselves do.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Orchids written by Miracle-Gro and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Simple techniques and professional tips for growing orchids indoors. • Up-to-date expert advice guides readers on how to water, fertilize, light and propagate orchids. • A pictorial troubleshooting section helps homeowners diagnose any ailments their orchids might suffer. • Includes bonus in-depth information on the history of orchids so homeowners understand why orchids require certain growing conditions and care. • Invaluable resource for both novice and experienced orchid lovers.
Download or read book Orchids written by Mark W. Chase and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition, Orchids: The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Oncidium, is still the most definitive reference book on the Oncidium alliance with more than 850 meticulous life-size paintings of orchid plants and flowers, many more correct names, the most up-to-date taxonomy, and a definitive DNA "tree".
Download or read book The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Oncidium written by Mark W. Chase and published by Zai Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Miniature Orchids and How to Grow Them written by Rebecca Tyson Northen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excellent, profusely illustrated guide describes hundreds of species. Complete advice for growing, treating diseases, etc. Over 90 color and 187 black-and-white photographs.
Download or read book Orchid Grower s Companion written by David P. Banks and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing orchids is a pursuit more than two millennia old. This guide explains, in accessible detail, the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, providing the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance. Illustrated throughout.
Download or read book The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera written by Peggy Alrich and published by Comstock Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera is the most comprehensive and extensively illustrated account of orchid genera to date. Its concise entries provide details of nomenclature, classification, original publication, etymology, and geographic range, along with a brief description and color images of representative flowers."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Alberto Fanfani and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
