Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning flowering plants
you've ever seen
Orchids display more beautiful and exotic flowers than you'll find on
other flowering plants, but they do require some love and care to grow
well. With help from Orchids For Dummies, anyone can be successful in
growing and flowering these gorgeous and fragrant plants in their garden
or home!
This step-by-step guide shows you how to select orchids that will thrive
in your own unique environment and how to water, fertilize, repot, and
propagate them on your own. You'll learn to decipher complicated orchid
names ("phalaenopsis," anyone?) and create spectacular displays. You'll
also discover:
- New information about updated plant and orchid classification systems
so you can know what to buy at your local garden center or store
- Expanded info on moth orchids, one of the most popular varieties of
the plant sold in the world today
- Updated instructions on which pesticides, fertilizers, and potting
materials you should be using
Perfect for amateur gardeners, orchid-lovers, and anyone interested in
growing these exquisite flowers on their own, Orchids For Dummies will
turn your thumb green in no time at all!
