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Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents

The Art and Science to Grow with Confidence

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

AvRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew,Paul Rees

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This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' cacti and succulents expert is the perfect guide to growing and maintaining a wide variety of these fascinating plants.Indoors or outside, in the smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world, regardless of climate. They’re resilient, beautiful and easy to care for as long as you’re armed with the right knowledge.Packed with information and inspiration, and with the guiding authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book teaches you everything you need to know about 50 speciments of succulents and cacti, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive.This book also contains 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to carry out at home, so you can grow a vibrant array of succulents and cacti for your home, whether you are a complete beginner or a keen enthusiast.Combining beautiful botanical illustrations and practical advice, The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the definitive introduction to growing these wonderful plants.This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from Royal Botanic Kew Gardens offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Herbs, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing Vegetables and Guide to Growing House Plants.

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Utgivningsdatum2027-02-04
Mått160 x 210 x undefined mm
Vikt500 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieKew Experts
Antal sidor144
FörlagQuarto Publishing PLC
ISBN9781805706687

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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has cultivated plants for more than 250 years. Today, Kew’s horticulturists grow over 19,000 species of plants in the gardens – the most diverse collection in the world.PAUL REES is the Tropical Nursery Supervisor at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Born in South Africa, he trained in horticulture and landscape design at the Tshwane University of Technology and furthered his training at Kew, where he has worked with the cacti and succulent collection since 2009. Awarded the William Aiton Medal for exceptional service at Kew, he is also a member of the British Cactus and Succulent Society Conservation Committee.

INTRODUCTION TO GROWING CACTI AND SUCCULENTSDesert rosePlover eggs plantsPROJECT 1: SUCCULENT BONSAITree houseleekMountain agaveBarbados aloeLiving stoneBishop’s hat cactusPonytail palmBroad-leaved bulbineWoolly senecioPROJECT 2: HANGING BASKETString of heartsPROJECT 3: STEM CUTTING FROM A CACTUSMonkey tail cactusButton plantCoquimbanoElephant’s tooth cactusBear pawsPROJECT 4: GREEN WALLMoney plantPrickle plantPainted ladyStrawberry cactusSea urchinPROJECT 5: GRAFTING CACTIPeanut cactusOrchid cactusAfrican milk barrelAfrican milk treeTiger jawsPROJECT 6: ROCK GARDENBaby’s toesDevil’s tongue barrel cactusDwarf ox-tonguePROJECT 7: SUCCULENT WREATHGhost plantGiant chin cactusZebra plantPROJECT 8: WARDIAN CASEWax plantLiving stonePROJECT 9: SOUTH AFRICAN MINI-DESERTPeyoteMatucanaBlue candle cactusBunny ears cactusMadagascan palmPROJECT 10: RECYCLED PALLET PLANTERBalloon cactusCranesbillBlue torch cactusElephant bushPROJECT 11: WHAT IS A PLANTERFire crown cactusMistletoe cactusChristmas cactusBurro’s tailPROJECT 12: GROWING FROM LEAVESQueen of the nightCobweb houseleekStarfish planTroubleshootingIndexAcknowledgments