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Book

The gardener's guide to succulents : a handbook of over 125 exquisite varieties of succulents and cacti

Call Number

  • 635.9525 M4349 TEEN (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Languages

Translated from the Japanese.

Publication Information

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2020]

Physical Description

95 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Summary

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.

Notes

Originally published as 'Tanikushokubutsuzukan' (Succulent plant book) in 2012 in Japanese.

Includes index.

Contents

  • The varieties of succulent plants. Plump leaves ; Lenses ; Molting ; Rosette ; Overlapping leaves ; Variations ; Strong presence ; Spines
  • Unique cactus species. Nicknames ; Charm ; Skin ; Flowers ; Areole ; Rainforest cacti
  • Creating succulent arrangements. Tools and materials for planting and arranging ; Arranging your plants ; How to grow succulents ; Advice for growing succulents.

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