The Gardener's Guide to Growing OrchidsA couple of English orchid specialists offer an introduction to growing orchids in the home and greenhouse. Covers general care, indoor cultivation, growing media and repotting, pests and diseases, propagation, exhibition, and an A-to-Z of popular, easier-care orchids emphasizing species but including a number of hybrids. Includes 76 fine quality color photographs and line drawings. |
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... marked with purple . The two lateral petals point upwards , a characteristic that is carried forward into its hybrids . This Indian species is suitable for the cool house . Although scarce today , many of its fine hybrids are available ...
... marked with purple . The two lateral petals point upwards , a characteristic that is carried forward into its hybrids . This Indian species is suitable for the cool house . Although scarce today , many of its fine hybrids are available ...
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... marked with brown , the heart - shaped lip varying from white to rosy - pink . The flowers are sometimes fragrant . This is a variable species which had several named varieties , not com- mon today . It is robust and easily grown , with ...
... marked with brown , the heart - shaped lip varying from white to rosy - pink . The flowers are sometimes fragrant . This is a variable species which had several named varieties , not com- mon today . It is robust and easily grown , with ...
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... marked outside with reddish - purple . This cool - house species comes from Brazil and may flower at various times . M. sanderiana The finest of the maxillarias coming from Ecuador , this species grows to a height of 45cm ( 18in ) . The ...
... marked outside with reddish - purple . This cool - house species comes from Brazil and may flower at various times . M. sanderiana The finest of the maxillarias coming from Ecuador , this species grows to a height of 45cm ( 18in ) . The ...
Contents
An Introduction to Orchids | 6 |
Where to Grow Orchids | 13 |
Cultivating and Propagating Orchids | 25 |
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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids Wilma Rittershausen,Brian Rittershausen No preview available - 2001 |
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids Wilma Rittershausen,Brian Rittershausen No preview available - 2004 |
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