Product Description

This book on orchids opens with a round-the-world tour of the range of tropical and temperate habitats in which orchids are found, as well as an explanation of the main orchid types. A section on growing orchids indoors is included, whether in glass tanks and baskets or on trees and stones, as well as growing orchids outdoors. An orchid directory looks in detail at a wide range of orchid species and hybrids, providing information on their natural habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements. All the main genera are covered, from cymbidium and dendrobium, to phalaenopsis and phragmipedium, as well as a selection of rare orchids. Also included is a list of suppliers and an easy-to-use glossary.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55780 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

About the Author
Brian & Wilma Rittershausen come from a family of orchid experts that has had an orchid nursery in Devon, England, since the 1920s. Their international reputation is reflected in a clientele as far flung as Australia and the United States. They lecture and write on orchids and have published a number of important books on the subject. Brian is a regular judge at all the major orchid shows and consistently wins gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, while Wilma writes regularly for various orchid magazines.

Customer Reviews

Absolute must have Orchid bible!
This book covered everything what I wanted to know - from history where and when orchid facination began, different climate as natural home for orchids through care, cultivation, propagation... to recognition of most popular genera of orchids with absolutely stunning photos. Some rare orchids are covered as well. I would recommend this book to everyone, weather you are new to the orchids or established grower!!

Great for any level
Bought this for both myself and my sister. Brilliant. Would highly recommend for anyone who is interested in orchids, whatever the level. We are both hooked and my collection is now getting out of control, but without this book I would not have had the courage to move out of my comfort zone and try new species.

An excellent choice for beginners and more advanced growers
Clear and senible advice an growing common, and not so common orchids. An excellent choice