The New York Times Book of House Plants

by Joan Lee Faust

Sm Quarto, Illustrated, pp. 274

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Gardening

274 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Velvetink]

Pretty thorough discussion of plant craft is given with instructions for growing 100 popular indoor plants, each illustrated with quaint watercolour drawings. Soil mixtures, humidity, temperature, light, water, fertilizer, pruning potting, and problem locations. Includes bottle gardens, terrariums, topiaries, standards, herb gardens and propagation. Miss Faust includes a supply list which would be out of date nowdays, a bibliography which is still good and a month by month growing calendar. Could have been enhanced with colour instead of B/W photos.

I found out that I'm not very good at keep plants alive indoors, seems every house I live in is too dark. On the other hand if you do have lots of light this book is extremely useful.

[Michelle Angelosanto]

very helpful for the basics of plant care, cute illustrations and funny instructional writing from the 70’s.

[Madison]

I think this book held its charm through the years and the illustrations are beautiful, lots of plants added to the wishlist.

[Renata]

I bought this book years ago when I was working in a florist shop. I have referred to it often. If has excellent illustrations and clear directions for caring for a wide variety of plants. Highly recommended.

[Susan]

great referance

[J Crossley]

This was a nice compilation of houseplants and the suggestions for their care.

[Dasha]

What a Jewel of a book. Author, you go girl!