Product Description

The purpose of this book is to help you enjoy and care for your plants, whether you are growing them for their flowers or just to delight in their bizarre forms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #383835 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

About the Author
Miles Anderson is a collector of cacti and succulent plants. He owns and runs the Miles' to Go cacti and succulent nursery in Tuson, Arizona. www.miles2go.com Terry Hewitt, consultant editor, has been a collector of cacti and succulent plants for the past 40 yrs; for over 25 of those he has been growing them commercially at Holly Gate Cactus Nursery in Sussex, England. His cactus garden has been featured on TV and radio and has appeared in various gardening magazines. A lecturer and writer, Terry has contributed to many articles and books. www.holygatecactus.co.uk

Customer Reviews

A Good, All Round Guide

This book is written by two of the most respected names in cacti circles, Miles Anderson and Terry Hewitt. Miles has his own cacti nursery in the United States and is always ready to answer queries, whether it be about his nursery, his books or succulents in general.

The book deals with everything from bowl gardens, usually hated by serious cacti collectors, but they do have their place and can be very attractive in the right situation. The important thing is the book tells you how to plant one correctly and what species will go well together. It then gives a general review on some of the most popular cacti and other succulents and their needs, i.e. correct temp., size they can attain, the best compost to use etc.

There is plenty of information on watering techniques, propagation from seed, offsets and grafting. I fact you can find most things you need to know to keep your plants healthy and some of the photographs are stunning. it certainly does not give information on every species you are likley to come across, but that is not what the book sets out to do. For that kind of information you would need the Cactus Lexicon or The Cactus Family, both costing well over £50.

Outstanding Book
This is a beautiful book with great pictures and illustrations. Much eduacational information regarding plant anatomy, cultivation, natural habitat, and display. Great selection of species with pictures and detailed specific information.

Very useable
I have found this book useful. It's got good, practical tips and has been helpful to me.