Cactus And Succulents Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Softcover book about cactus and succulents for the garden. Sunset publication.
Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Sunset Pub Co; 2 edition (January 1978)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0376037539
ISBN-13: 978-0376037534
Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #773,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #47 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Plants > Cacti & Succulents #702 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > Flowers #5136 in Books > Science & Math > Technology
While there's no book - so far - that's really helpful to the cold-climate grower, this one was really helpful specifying plants' size and hardiness. Also has excellent information on propagation & great photos. One caveat: As a hardened collector who has lost more plan than I care to admit, I advise not even thinking of trying for the crowded cactus greenhouse shown - unless you can provide dry air and excellent air circulation. Also, it would be helpful to have some discussion of which artificial lights are adequate and some guidance on their cost before a reader takes the plunge.
You can count on Sunset for good coverage of a topic. This book has the following chapters:*An Introduction to Succulents and Cactus*Starting a Collection*Caring for Cactus and Succulents*Indoors...A Variety of Uses*Landscaping Ideas*Propagating Techniques*Troubleshooting Plant Problems*SpecialtiesAmple photos (black and white) supplement the text, and simple line drawings show the steps for "How to pot a cactus" and "How to graft a cactus."
This is a list of varieties of cacti and succulents with very little information on each one -- a short paragraph. There is very little information on propagating, planting, etc., Not a book to start with.
This book taught me so much in the years when I first started growing cactus and succulents. Very informative and easy to understand.
VERY GOOD BEGINNNERS BOOK FROM "THE OLE DAYS". BASICS THAT COVER HANDLING, PLANTING, RAISING, AND GENERAL BASICS OF CACTUS. WORTH HAVING BUT NOT THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OUT THERE.
Although the book is a bit dated and there aren't enough color photos for my taste--it did have good and useful information--
Planting Designs for Cactus & Succulents: Indoor and Outdoor Projects for Unique, Easy-Care Plants--in All Climates Cactus and Succulents Cactus & Succulents (A Care Manual) DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35+ Ideas for Creative Projects with Succulents The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (Volume 3 and 4 Bound in One Volume) (v. 2) The Wild Wild West Cookbook : Cuisine from the land of Cactus and Cowboys Southwest Foraging: 117 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Barrel Cactus to Wild Oregano (Regional Foraging Series) The Gardener's Guide to Cactus: The 100 Best Paddles, Barrels, Columns, and Globes Cactus: The most beautiful varieties and how to keep them healthy Cactus Hotel (An Owlet Book) Cactus Hotel (Owlet Book) Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus (Tree Tales) Prickly Cactus: Finding Meaning in Chronic Illness Cactus of the Southwest (Adventure Quick Guides) Cactus of Texas Field Guide (Cacti Identification Guides) Luther Burbank Spineless Cactus Identification Project Peyote: The Divine Cactus The Cactus Primer Easy Field Guide to Common Desert Cactus (Easy Field Guides) Cactus Flowers (Postcard Books)
