Orchids

by Liz Johnson

Using a combination of bite-sized, easily accessible information, and inspiring photographs of achievable results, the Simple Steps series promotes gardening as a real pleasure rather than a back-breaking chore. No other group in the plant kingdom can match the incredible diversity found within the orchid family. "Simple Steps: Orchids" features the dazzling range of plant forms, and spectacular colors capture the imagination and inspire orchid enthusiasts as well as new growers.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I was looking for. While I have successfully cared for a phalaenopsis for the past year, I recently acquired a vanda and a sophro-laelio-cattleya. My vanda was blooming when it arrived but within a few weeks it lost all of its flowers. I was alarmed and wanted an orchid book to teach me how to care for my new orchid varieties. This book has beautiful pictures, simple and concise directions, and a breakdown of the differences between each type of orchid. It is a very useful resource for anyone who wants to learn how to care for orchids.

[Dasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice reference book, with cultivar-specific information. It's a good enough overview, but it's not, in my opinion, sufficient to explain orchid care in detail. I would say it's an alright book for people starting out and wanting to know some basics about orchid care before buying one. But you should definitely read some in-depth books if you want to be successful.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful suggestions & reference material.

[Katie Hilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A guide book to growing orchids with lots of luscious photos.

[Amy Mach · Rating 1 out of 5]

so basic it's pointless

[Nicole Cenkova · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is filled with wonderful photos of orchids, but I think there is not enough info on how to take care of them.