The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants

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June 25th, 2011 by admin

The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants

Welcome to a whole new world of houseplants — and a whole new generation of plant lovers ready to embrace the joy of indoor gardening! For the nearly 50 percent of U.S. households who spend six billion dollars every year on indoor plants to decorate, purify the air, and generally boost the spirits, The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual provides practical, hands-on advice for how to care for 160 beautiful houseplants, including many new selections that have entered the retail market in the las

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W. Oliver writes:
June 25th, 20113:37 pmat

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

An excellent houseplant reference, February 6, 2006

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W. Oliver (Alabama) –







This review is from: The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants (Flexibound)

This well organized and informative book covers 160 houseplants. Arranged in 3 sections – “Blooming houseplants”, “Foliage houseplants” and ‘Houseplant Care,” the tops of the pages are color-coded for fast access. Plants are listed by their botanical name but you can look up their common names in the index or a Botanical/Common Name Cross Reference chart in the back of the book. Almost all plants are given a 2 page spread which includes a description, a chart with specifications indicating light levels, temperature, fertilizer, water and soil needs, repotting advice, longevity, propagation techniques, selection and display tips. A troubleshooting guide provides characteristics of what to look for if a plant is in trouble and what you should do about it. Plants with various varities, like bromeliads, bulbs, cacti, orchids, ferns and palms are covered in more expanded sections. The color photos (included for each plant) are outstanding. The final chapter, “Houseplant Care,” covers aspects such as containers, fertilizers, insect pests, propagation, plant characteristics and identification tips, terrariums and watering techniques. The semi-hard cover and flexible binding make the book easy to flip through and the attractive lay-out and page colorings make this book a joy to use. A must-have reference for serious houseplant growers!

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Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" writes:
June 25th, 20113:42 pmat

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

Great for Beginner or Advanced, December 18, 2005

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Virginia Allain “(retired librarian)” (Poinciana, FL) –

This review is from: The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants (Flexibound)

Each plant merits a color photo, making them easy to spot the one you want. The care instructions include light temperature, fertilizer, water, soil, repotting, longevity, propagation, selections (varieties), and display tips. The plants that are particularly easy-to-care-for are marked with an icon so beginners can spot them.
In the back is a cross reference with the botanical name and the common name.

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Margaret D. "Margaret" writes:
June 25th, 20113:52 pmat

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Bought because of a review, and I’m glad I did, March 24, 2006

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Margaret D. “Margaret” (Rockville, MD) –

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This review is from: The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants (Flexibound)

I purchased this book after seeing it reviewed positively in another publication, and I’m glad I did. It offers simple, straight-forward, and clear information on caring for numerous plants found in houses. The pictures are also great, making it easy for you to recognize those plants you just can’t name.

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