Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants
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Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants
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Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years a... read full description

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Apr 06, 2009
Meg rated it: 4 of 5 stars
So I bought my first orchid the other day, went home to repot it, when I discovered--that's right, friends--NO DIRT. WAH??? you ask. Evidently orchids are epiphytes (meaning that they grow directly onto the barks of rainforest trees up into the cloud cover). So, yeah, any plant that doesn't grow in dirt necessitates a trip to the library.

This is my FAVORITE book on plants I've ever read--well organized, oxygen-wrenching pictures, and you can tell the guy at least TRIES to have a s More...
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Feb 06, 2012
Lyndz_♥ rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book is chock-full of useful information. I kind of wished there were better pictures though.
Hopefully now I won't kill my orchid. No promises.
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Nov 23, 2010
Elisha rated it: 5 of 5 stars
i don't no i have not read it yet but going to.
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Apr 24, 2008
Eric rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This beautifully illustrated amazingly informative volume is equally suited for showing off on your cofee table and multihour sessions of study to better your knowledge on what for me is an increasingly rewarding hobby. I had given up on trying to keep orchids for awhile and decided to give it one more try with this book. I now keep 3 different species of orchids, all of which are thriving and one of which is in its second blooming cycle of the season, something only very happy and healthy orc More...
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Dec 02, 2011
Lindsay rated it: 3 of 5 stars
A very informative book that was good for a beginner to read.
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Mar 03, 2011
Courtney rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Amazing pictures! Lots of detail and great overview. But I am looking for more step-by-step on specific topics. Must keep researching.
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Jun 07, 2010
Fostergrants rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Everything I wanted to know, clearly explained, fabulous photos. Amen.
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Sep 22, 2011
Amy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I refer back to this book regularly through my orchid journey.
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