Orchids for dummies - Steven A. Frowine

Become a plant parent to some of the most stunningflowering plantsyou've ever seen

Orchids displaymorebeautiful and exoticflowersthanyou'll findon other flowering plants,but theydo require some love and care to grow well.With help fromOrchidsForDummies, anyone canbe successful in growing and floweringthese gorgeousand fragrantplants in theirgarden or home!

Thisstep-by-step guideshows you how to selectorchidsthat will thrive in your own unique environment and how to water, fertilize, repot, and propagatethemon your own. You'll learn to decipher complicated orchid names ("phalaenopsis," anyone?)and create spectacular displays. You'll alsodiscover:

• New information about updated plant and orchid classification systemsso you can know what to buy at your local garden center or store
• Expanded info on moth orchids, one of the most popular varieties of theplantsold in theworld today
• Updated instructions on which pesticides, fertilizers, and potting materials you should be using

Perfect foramateur gardeners, orchid-lovers, and anyone interested in growingthese exquisiteflowers on their own,OrchidsForDummieswill turn your thumb green in no time at all!