Product Description

Elegant and exotic, the allure of orchids is undeniable and this practical guide will ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can grow them with confidence. With expert advice, clear instructions and step-by-step photographs father and daughter team Brian and Sara Rittershausen explain all the techniques you will need to ensure that your orchids flourish every time. There are hints and tips on watering, feeding and the optimum lighting and temperature conditions in which to grow your plants in addition to advice on propagation, hybridization and caring for orchids in pots. Also included is an extensive directory of all the specialized and popular orchid groups.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141854 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Brian Rittershausen has been writing and lecturing for many years and is an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society's Orchid Committee. Sara Rittershausen is the proprietor of Burnham Nurseries in Devon and writes for the National Orchid Journal and many other publications. Location: Devon, UK

Customer Reviews

Orchid Basics book
This book is great. Lovely size, beautiful photographs and clear easy to understand information. It tells you about every type of Orchid that you can purchase and grow. The authors encourage the reader to have the confidence to try and grow these wonderful plants and they make you believe you can do it with ease.
I wanted to know how to repot my dying Orchid, the book told everything I needed to know. What size pot I'd need, the compost, feed and where to position it. A super little book one I'd recommend to anyone, expert or novice!

great for tips
I think I would have thrown away my orchid in disgust if I hadn't bought this book!