This is a practical guide to raising orchids for both the novice and the more seasoned gardener, explaining in detail all the techniques needed to keep orchids in good shape, from cultivation to pests and diseases. It also includes step-by-step photographs for care.
History, distribution and natural habitats; classification;
hybridization; pollination; watering; light; temperature; greenhouse culture;
potting; pests; diseases; top ten groups; specialised orchid groups.
Brian Rittershausen has been writing and lecturing for many years and is an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society's Orchid Committee. Sara Rittershausen is the proprietor of Burnham Nurseries in Devon and writes for the National Orchid Journal and many other publications.Location: Devon, UK
