Conophytums -- A Succulent Plant from South Africa
Conophytums are small, succulent plants from South Africa. They have great potential as houseplants due to their preference for shade and winter growing. South Africa is the native home for many of the succulent plants collectors worldwide crave. ... [... more]
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Afflictions of Succulents, Part I (Pests)
There is an impressive variety of pests anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pillage your succulents. Knowing how to defend your plants against these enemies is key to maintaining a healthy collection. Learn to Recognise Your Enemy, and mount an ... [... more]
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Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Crassulaceae
 Not great for photographs but wonderful for information.: First I should say that I nearly sent this book back. I was expecting a book with lots of wonderful photographs to identify a family I love very much. Instead I got a book with photographs that [... more]
CDN$181.53
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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cacti and Succulents: An ...
Another very good cactus reference: I found this book to be both useful and informative, but not as one's only reference. It's a little too "biological". The pictures are good - they generally show enough of the plant, including the flowers to [... more]
CDN$23.50
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Succulents for the Contemporary Garden
Pretty but not a good reference book: This book is an extensive collection of nice pictures of over 350 different succulents. They are arranged in scientific name order. However the descriptions for each entry are just text describing the plant. There is [... more]
CDN$33.95
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Cactus and Succulents: A Care Manual
Not for those in Southwest US: I was disappointed in this book. I was hoping to find information about growing succulents outside in Arizona. This plant is geared toward those in colder climates who want to grow plants in pots that can be moved in or out [... more]
CDN$23.95
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Succulents: The Illustrated Dictionary
exactly what I expected.: Really nice book... just loaded with pictures. If you are looking for a photo reference of a lot of succulent plants, this book does the trick. No cultivation information: I am a beginner with succulent plants and rock [... more]
CDN$33.95
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General Care of Cacti & Succulents
Cacti & Succulents can require very different care than other plants. Many, in fact, fall victim to unintended improper care. While providing specific information for all plants is impossible, there are a few simple guidelines for succulent ... [... more]
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101 Essential Tips Cacti And Succulents
this is a very imformative book for beginning cactus growers: This book is the best thing I have every purchased about cacti. The book gives you important information about watering, lighting, repoting, arranging, feeding, tempature, pests and diseases, [... more]
CDN$8.00
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Books on Cactus and Succulents
This article provides book reviews of two different books on growing cactus and succulents. We've been discussing the collecting of cactus and succulents as a new hobby for the disabled or elderly. If you choose to begin growing these species of ... [... more]
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Why Collect Cactus and Succulents?
Interview with a cactus/succulent collector who is also disabled. Diana Pederson (DP): I'd like to introduce you to Kenneth Quinn of New Orleans (Louisiana, U.S.). We met via the cacti_etc email discussion group and both share a life with ... [... more]
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GROWING CACTI AND SUCCULENTS
This is a general discussion of growing cacti and succulents. Greetings! If you are a new reader this week, please refer to last week's article before reading the current article (give link location here). I am continuing my conversation with ... [... more]
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