This clearly written and lavishly photographed guide provides all the know-how and inspiration needed to begin cultivating brilliant blooms and discovering the enchanting world of orchids. Orchids are surprisingly easy to grow, providing you follow a few flexible rules. Chapters include: - The most forgiving orchids. General cultivation advice on dozens of beautiful year-round-blooming species you can grow right away.
- Where to grow orchids in your home.
- The outdoor orchid garden.
- Orchids for special occasions and conditions.
- Increasing the bounty: an introduction to the basics of orchid propagation.
Plus: a complete, up-to-date source list on where to get orchids and orchid-raising equipment; and a full glossary.
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