Dimensions
190 x 240 x 13mm
Second Edition
This thoroughly revised and updated second edition presents these unique, colourful and fascinating plants to the reader in a manner which arouses the interest of the average enthusiastic gardener. It makes essential reading for anyone who seeks information on the cultivation of plants which are different, quite easy to grow, and steadily increasing in popularity due to their beautiful foliage and colourful, long-lasting inflorescence.
The information given includes an overview of the bromeliad family and its generic members, the environmental conditions of their native habitats for an understanding of their growing requirements, where and how to grow the most popular species, biology, propagation, hybridising, where to procure plants, how and where to obtain further advice, etc. The use of scientific language has been reduced to a bare minimum which, where not explained in the text, is covered in a comprehensive glossary.
The book has been written by experienced, successful growers who are active members of the Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc, an organisation devoted to the promotion and culture of Bromeliads. Containing almost one hundred colour plates as well as black and white illustrations, it provides a clear insight into these remarkable plants from a practical view point. Each of the chapters has been written by an expert in the particular subject area.
