Indoor Plants

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. Presents detailed information on nomenclature, identification principles, plant growth and development, propagation, and aspects of soils, fertilizers, and climate. Also covers plant care and indoor plant design principles. Three major chapters--Climate, Insects and Diseases, and Design--are provided by authorities in the field who specialize in these areas. Concluding chapters offer specific information on major indoor plant groups and the 150 most popular plants. Includes over 300 original drawings commissioned by a horticultural artist.GETTING STARTED WITH INDOOR PLANTS.brbrPlant Names and Faces.brbrHow Plants Grow and Function.brbrPlant Propagation.brbrGROWING PLANTS INDOORS.brbrContainers for Growth and Aesthetic Appeal.brbrUnderstanding the Growing Medium.brbrSoil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.brbrThe Climate Indoors.brbrPlant Disorders.brbrCare and Maintenance of Established Plants.brbrUSING PLANTS TO CREATE PLEASING INTERIORS.brbrPlants and Interior Design.brbrIndoor Gardens and Seasonal Visitors.brbrPLANT GROUPS OF SPECIAL INTEREST.brbrMajor Plant Groups.brbrA GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND CULTURE OF THE TOP 150 INDOOR PLANTS.