Orchids for Dummies

NO GREEN THUMB? NO PROBLEM

Orchids For Dummies 2e proves that the beautiful, exotic orchid can be grown in any home. Orchid lovers will learn: the basics of planting, selecting fertilizers, and creating beautiful floral displays. It's not complicated to beautify your garden with orchids, especially not with the help of Dummies along the way. The best tips and tricks from author, king of orchids, Steven Frowine. Includes 8-page color insert.

UPDATES:

• Correct names due to new plant classification systems
• Orchids now mainstream, not a niche market. While they used to be found solely in garden centers, they are now sold in grocery stores, home centers, gift shops, etc.
• 75% of orchids purchased today are phalaenopsis or moth orchids, but they receive very little coverage in the present book
• Updated pesticide, fertilizers, and potting materials recommendations
• Artificial lighting for orchids, a very popular alternative for growing orchids for folks in apartments and limited windowsill space, has made major strides. LED lights, the most up-and-coming source, are not even mentioned in our book. Discuss orchid display cases.
• The book is wholly focused on US growing conditions. It should be broadened to include Europe and the southern hemispheres to broaden the market for this book.
• Updated resource lists

Steven A. Frowine is a noted professional horticulturist and a longtime avid gardener and communicator.

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