Growing Carnivorous PlantsFor centuries, carnivorous plants have carried an air of fascination and mystique unparalleled in the plant world. Growing Carnivorous Plants is a comprehensive guide to identifying and cultivating these remarkable plants. From the well-known Venus flytrap to obscure African sundews, from the giant pitcher plant vines of Borneo the microscopic bladderworts of Florida, more than 200 species, hybrids and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described. Included are explanations of the fascinating and diverse mechanisms the plants use to trap their victims. Imitating a plant's natural environment is the key to success in growing carnivorous plants, and this book will help readers select the best plants to grow on a windowsill, in a terrarium or greenhouse. Information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require. The book's 400 photographs include both spectacular images from the wild and lovely plants in cultivation. |
From inside the book
Try this search over all volumes: diameter with oblong
Results 1-0 of 0
Contents
For contact information regarding The slow acceptance that carnivorous Native range 55 | 15 |
Quintet 2 Some Natural History 20 Conservation issues | 58 |
This book was designed and produced Pitfall traps 32 Description of plants in the genus | 66 |
Copyright | |
18 other sections not shown