Growing Succulents A Pictorial Guide to Planting and Design (Over 1,000 Photos and 700 Plants)

Beginners will love this book for its concise information covering the basics of growing, grouping and caring for succulents and cacti to make them thrive. Experienced succulents enthusiasts will appreciate the sheer variety found here-- a detailed field guide to over 700 different plants, from the Echeveria "Fleur Blanc" with its pink-tinged leaves to the exotic "plaid" Euphorbia obese so popular among collectors. Author Shoichi Tanabe walks you through all the steps from selecting your plants to potting and watering them. Here you'll find everything from: Advice on selecting the right plants for your environment How to create attractive groupings of different succulents and spaces which thrive together Tips on ensuring the right light, air flow, humidity and watering regimen Essential tools and soils as well as on how and when to transplant And so much more! The plants are arranged by their seasons (spring-fall or summer-winter types), when and how much to water them, their ease of cultivation, and more. Tips for cultivating each genus are included, along with plenty of advice on how to keep them healthy and vigorous. An index to all the plants makes this an indispensible guide when adding to your collection of succulents, cacti and air plants!