The Gardener's Guide to Succulents
A Handbook of Over 125 Exquisite Varieties of Succulents and Cacti
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The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti.
Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering--and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size--this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you create striking, aesthetically pleasing compositions.
This succulent guide includes information about:
- What each variety needs and where it thrives
- Plant characteristics, with ratings on ease of growth and maintenance requirements
- Ideas for group plantings and illustrated tips on indoor planting
- Striking identification photos, rich in color and contrast
This succulent encyclopedia is a useful resource for everyone--from cacti beginners looking to decorate their living space to serious gardeners hoping to expand their succulent plantings.
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"...richly illustrated and skillfully executed...Adventurous gardeners will find that Matsuyama's book, with its precise explanations and copious photos, ushers them into a fascinating world." --Publishers Weekly
"...a good diagnostic for folks interested in learning more about these strange and beautiful living things...the 125-plus [succulents] are well photographed and described...a glossary at the end will satisfy the more scientifically curious." --Booklist
"A clear, cohesive guide to growing succulents, with maintenance tips, characteristics and useful identification photos." --Gardens Illustrated Magazine
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