Product Description

Some of the most intriguing orchids are those classified as miniatures - plants that range from just an inch or two in height to a maximum of 12 inches. Steven Frowine profiles more than 300 of these gems, including representatives of some of the most popular genera. Entries include information on the plant's geographic or hybrid origin; details about the flowers; bloom season; mature size and habit; ease of culture; light and temperature requirements; recommended potting medium; history; and tips for success. The author's high-quality photographs make identification a snap and provide welcome help when you're selecting plants for your collection.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #114870 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-21
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 312 pages

Review
"Aimed at those ready to fill their windowsills and shelves with color and delight." Library Journal

"Gardeners who have been smitten with a lingering case of orchid fever will only be encouraged by Frowine's guide. Now even modest shelves and windowsills can become habitations of enchantment."

About the Author
Steven A. Frowine is a professional horticulturalist, a consultant to the green industry, and an active garden writer and speaker. He has tended orchids at the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii and at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where he managed one of the largest orchid collections in the United States—over 10,000 plants. He is the author of Fragrant Orchids and Miniature Orchids.

Customer Reviews

Concise Yet Thorough
This is a beautiful book that opened up the world of miniature orchids for me. The information provided on each species is concise yet more than thorough enough for my needs as a hobbyist. I love the vivid, full color pictures that the author generously uses to show the hundreds of miniature varieties. I also found many useful tips on cultivation and insect and disease control that are covered in easy to understand terms in the first couple of chapters. If you want to learn more about miniature orchids without having to wade through excessive botanical and scientific jargon, I think you will find this book to be very helpful.

Wonderful book on Miniature Orchids!
This book covers a wide array of miniature orchids - over 300 - with beautiful, detailed illustrations and information - about the flowers, blooom season, planting requirements, etc. I especially like the planting tips - ease of culture, and light and temperature requirements.

I LOVE this wonderfully detailed book on orchid miniatures and have bought several copies to give as gifts to friends!

Miniature Orchids by Steven Frowine
Miniature Orchids by Steven Frowine is a beautifully illustrated guide to collecting and raising miniature orchids. The illustrations are gorgeous, descriptions and instructions are very precise and understandable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!