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Pocket guide to houseplants : over 240 easy-care favorites / Jack Kramer.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kramer, Jack, 1927- author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
House plants.
Indoor gardening.
House plants in interior decoration.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (312 pages) : illustrations
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania ; London, England : Creative Homeowner, [2019]
Summary:
Looking to make your home greener? The most comprehensive and complete guide to house plants you'll ever need, take this conveniently compact guide with you the next time you feel inspired to bring new plants home to help you decide! With plant descriptions and complete growing and care information per page for 240 popular species, Pocket Guide to Houseplants will show you everything you need to know to incorporate plants in your interior design!.
Contents:
Cover
Title
Copyrights
Contents
How to Use This Book
Part One: About Houseplants
Chapter 1: Decorating with Houseplants
Use the Elements of Design
Pick the Right Plant for the Right Room
Pick the Right Container
Focus on Form
Upgrade Form into Mass
Leaf Shape and Size
Texture
Scale
Color
Chapter 2: Caring for Houseplants
Soil
Water
Plant Science
Feeding
Trimming &amp
Grooming
When You're Away
Seasonal Changes
Troubleshooting
Part Two: Plant Profiles
Acanthus Family
Amaryllis Family
Aralia Family
Aroids Family
Begonia Family
Bromeliad Family
Cacti and Succulents
Euphorbia Family
Ferns
Gesneriad Family
Ginger Family
Lily Family and Relatives
Mulberry Family
Orchid Family
Palm Family
Spiderwort Family
Other Families
Glossary
Photo Credits.
Notes:
Description based on print version record.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
1-60765-740-6
OCLC:
1227394521

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