Indoor Plants

ISBN-13: 9780471032984 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 528 str.

George B. Briggs; Clyde L. Calvin; Anthony Briggs

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This comprehensive, one-volume source covers the identification, culture, and use of indoor foliage plants. The book's unique quality comes from the authors' blending of botanical, horticultural, and landscape architectural perspectives.

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GETTING STARTED WITH INDOOR PLANTS.

Plant Names and Faces.

How Plants Grow and Function.

Plant Propagation.

GROWING PLANTS INDOORS.

Containers for Growth and Aesthetic Appeal.

Understanding the Growing Medium.

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.

The Climate Indoors.

Plant Disorders.

Care and Maintenance of Established Plants.

USING PLANTS TO CREATE PLEASING INTERIORS.

Plants and Interior Design.

Indoor Gardens and Seasonal Visitors.

PLANT GROUPS OF SPECIAL INTEREST.

Major Plant Groups.

A GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND CULTURE OF THE TOP 150 INDOOR PLANTS.