Beginner's Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents

A beginner eager to grow cacti needs a basic guide with easy-to-follow advice, minimal use of specialist terminology, and above all, plenty of photographs to help with plant selection. Look no further: this is for any new gardener of succulents. It's filled to the brim with the fundamentals of cultivation and offers an enti-cingly simple introduction to many beautiful varieties. Find out how to nurture your own succulent plants in greenhouses, cold frames, and conservatories, on the windowsill, and in the garden so they'll stay healthy and flower regularly, as well as facts on watering, temperature, light, compost, repotting, propagation, and controlling diseases. The most unique feature is the detailed and beautifully illustrated directory of plants, offering rich guidance on cultivating each species.Ellis, John is the author of 'Beginner's Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents' with ISBN 9781402706226 and ISBN 1402706227.