Moth orchids : the complete guide to Phalaenopsis / Steven A. Frowine.
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TextPublication details: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2008.Description: 204 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cmISBN: - 0881928704
- 9780881928709
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely beautiful, they are also among the easiest orchids to grow, whether in greenhouses, on windowsills, or under artificial lights.
Professional horticulturalist and orchid expert Steven A. Frowine, author of Miniature Orchids , focuses on the new orchid stars while also providing a detailed look at the classic hybrids and species. Readers will be enticed by the book's lavish color photographs and gratified by the wealth of practical advice on selecting and buying moth orchids. Most importantly, Frowine shares his secrets on how these glorious plants can be grown to perfection, with recommendations about light levels, potting media, watering, and feeding.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-199) and index.
The wonderful world of moth orchids -- Ch 1. What makes an orchid a phalaenopsis? -- Ch 2. species phalaenopsis -- Ch 3. Standard whites and pink base colors -- Ch 4. Standard yellows and oranges -- Ch 5. Reds and purples -- Ch 6. Harlequins -- Ch 7. Novelties, multifloras, and miniatures -- Ch 8. Culture -- Ch 9. Selecting and buying moth orchids.