Orchid Basics: Hints, Tips & Techniques for Growing Orchids with Confidence

by Sara Rittershausen, Sara Rittershausen

Elegant and exotic, the allure of orchids is undeniable and this practical guide will ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can grow them with confidence.

With expert advice, clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, father and daughter team Brian and Sara Rittershausen explain all the techniques you will need to ensure that your orchids flourish every time. There are hints and tips on watering, feeding and the optimum lighting and temperature conditions in which to grow your plants in addition to advice on propagation, hybridization and caring for orchids in pots. Also included is an extensive directory of all the specialized and popular orchid groups.

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

Published April 3, 2018

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good guide to the basics of orchid care. I enjoyed the history of orchids over time. A very good place to start your journey with orchids

[Rev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thorough overview for such a short book! It goes into everything you could possibly need to know about orchids and how to care for them. It even has in depth history sections on the history of orchid propogation during the Victorian period, which delighted me as a person with a history degree. I definitely think this is the type of book I'd go back to if I had any questions about my orchids in the future.