Gardening with the Experts Orchids

Orchids are one of the largest of all plant families with a remarkable diversity of forms. Their habitats range from the Tropics to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, from sea level to mountain snow-line, from hot, humid rain forests to deserts. There is an orchid that grows wherever you live. This book begins with a fascinating description of orchids and their distinctive characteristics and continues on to explain the essential requirements for their cultivation. Temperature is important, as is position in the garden, greenhouse or home. Special attention is given to the growing medium and repotting procedure. An authoritative guide to help the prospective orchid grower on the right track.