Cacti and Succulents: A Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation and Care

by Gideon F. Smith

Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including color photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed care instructions will help them make sure that their plants thrive—whether they are being grown indoors or outside, in the city or in the country.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kitty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had hoped for more of a reference book on practical applications of growing succulents and cacti. This was more of a quick glance at different species of succulents and cacti from all over the world.

So, while it was very interesting, it didn’t have a whole lot of real world applications to it. The parts that did offer practical applications mostly were about cultivating an outdoor garden.

I’d skip this unless you just want to learn about interesting species you can’t cultivate.