The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants
Welcome to a whole new world of houseplants! The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual provides practical, hands-on advice for how to care for 160 beautiful houseplants, including many new selections that have become available in the last ten years.Pleasant offers basic information on how to identify plants, as well as where to place them and how to keep them healthy. In-depth plant profiles provide guidelines so that you can quickly identify the causes of and remedies for common problems....
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Welcome to a whole new world of houseplants -- and a whole new generation of plant lovers ready to embrace the joy of indoor gardening! For the nearly 50 percent of U.S. households who spend six billion dollars every year on indoor plants to decorate, purify the air, and generally boost the spirits, The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual provides practical, hands-on advice for how to care for 160 beautiful houseplants, including many new selections that have entered the retail market in the last ten years. For new indoor gardeners, Pleasant offers basic information on how to identify their plants, as well as where to place them and how to keep them healthy. In-depth plant profiles provide troubleshooting guidelines to quickly identify symptoms, causes, and remedies to common problems for each species. Information about how to repot, propagate, and display each plant, as well as advice on the very best varieties, makes this an indispensable reference for every houseplant lover. A more general "Guide to Houseplant Care" addresses every aspect of plant care in an A-to-Z format, from choosing the proper containers and soil mixtures, to coping with pests and diseases, as well as watering, pruning, and staking. With The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual, no green thumb is required to be successful at keeping, not killing, indoor plants. Library Journal Pleasant (The Southern Garden Advisor) offers an attractive, easy-to-use guide to 160 common houseplants that is divided into three main sections: blooming houseplants, foliage houseplants, and houseplant care. The first two are arranged by scientific name, except for sections on groups of plants like bulbs, orchids, or ferns, which are arranged by their common name first and then by selected species within. Each entry includes scientific name, pronunciation, common name(s), a beautiful color photo, and general information about the plant. A box summarizes requirements for light, temperature, water, and soil type, plus supplies information on repotting, longevity, propagation, selections, and display tips; many entries also include a troubleshooting guide. The houseplant care section is arranged alphabetically by subject and ranges from drainage to insect pests to light to soils. Pleasant covers each subject completely, listing cross references when necessary. Appendixes include, helpfully, a glossary, resources, and botanical name/common name cross references. Perfect for both the beginner and the more experienced houseplant grower, this is recommended for all libraries that need up-to-date material on houseplants and their care.-Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., IL Health & Medicine Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Introduction\ How Houseplants Earn Their Keep\ Plant Identification Guide\ Part One: Blooming Houseplants\ Part Two: Foliage Houseplants\ Part Three: Houseplant Care\ Appendices\ Glossary of Houseplant Terms\ Resources for Houseplant Lovers\ Botanical Name/Common Name Cross Reference\ Index\ Acknowledgments
\ Mother Earth News"Cursed with a brown thumb?…Barbara Pleasant has come to your rescue."\ — Stephanie Bloyd\ \ \ \ \ Mother Earth News"Cursed with a brown thumb?…Barbara Pleasant has come to your rescue."—Stephanie Bloyd, Mother Earth News, August-September 2006\ — Stephanie Bloyd\ \
