| Description |
160 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Houseplant varieties. Urn plant -- Chinese evergreen -- Laceleaf -- Cast iron plant -- Azalea -- Begonia -- Bulbs & Corms -- Cacti & Succulents -- Peacock plant -- Spider plant -- Kangaroo vine -- Croton -- Cyclamen -- Umbrella plant -- Leopard lily -- Dragon plant -- Poinsettia -- Ferns -- Ficus -- Mosaic plant -- Ivy -- Dwarf umbrella tree -- Herbs -- Wax plant -- Jasmine -- Swiss cheese plant -- Banana plant -- Orchid -- Palms -- Geranium -- Radiator plant -- Sweetheart plant -- Chinese money plant -- Snake plant -- Christmas cactus -- Devil's ivy -- African hemp -- Peace lily -- Madagascar jasmine -- Arrowhead plant -- Inch plant -- Spineless yucca -- Techniques for healthy, happy plants -- Choosing & buying -- Watering & feeding -- Light & position -- Compost & potting -- Pests & diseases -- Symptoms at a glance -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
Is your monstera getting monstrous? Snake plant looking sickly? Fiddle-leaf fading? Devil's ivy dropping leaves? Dr. Houseplant is your key to a thriving indoor home garden. Build your confidence and plant collection with this guide and learn to give your favourite houseplants the best care. Packed with information from choosing healthy plants to creating space for them to flourish in your home, Dr. Houseplant is the go-to for any plant enthusiast, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned green thumb. The book includes features on 42 of the most popular houseplants, including monsteras, ferns and cacti. Each feature provides you with the knowledge to provide the ideal conditions for each variety, from watering, feeding and temperature control, and will show you how to identify and treat common issues, such as pests and fungal diseases, with tailored solutions to suit every plant and home. |
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House plants.
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House plants -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Indoor gardening.
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Indoor gardening -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Luursema, Janneke, photographer.
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| Added Title |
Doctor Houseplant |
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Guide to keeping your indoor plants healthy and happy |
| ISBN |
9780760369869 (hardcover) |
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0760369860 (hardcover) |
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