The standard reference on succulents for years to come.
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The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World
A Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 Species
£35.00
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The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World is a comprehensive guide to more than 2000 succulents. This groundbreaking book begins with an overview of where succulents are found and how they live, along with information on growing and caring for succulents. The remaining chapters consist of comprehensive, richly illustrated descriptions of more than 2000 succulents, including both familiar species like Sedum morganianum, Aloe variegata and Agave victoriae-reginae as well as less common, more exotic plants like Kalanchoe nyikae, Othonna euphorbioides, Cephalopentandra echirrhosa and Adenia pechuelii. Each entry includes information on the plant's native habitat, its cultivation requirements and its horticultural potential, with more than 750 colour photos for identification. As useful to growers as to collectors, this comprehensive, accessible volume will be the standard reference for years to come.
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This book is a fascinating compendium and homage to succulence, amply repaying exploration for both expert or experienced novice who thirsts to know more.
... of interest to all succulent lovers and would be ideal to give as a gift to anyone who is even contemplating growing succulents as it is written with knowledge and enthusiasm by the author who has been growing these plants for over 30 years. This may become the standard reference guide to succulents for years to come.
Most gardeners admit to a passing interest in succulents but to those who are 'hooked' it becomes an all-consuming passion. The author, Fred Dortort, is a fine example of the latter and his book is a shining testament to his knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. ... The book would certainly appeal to enthusiasts but is so fascinating and beautifully photographed, it is likely to stir up the enthusiast in us all.
This is one of those 'does exactly what it says on the tin' kind of books - an impressive guide to the succulent plants of the world ... There are good photos throughout, and the author writes with enthusiasm and in a way that is easy to understand.
