Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis
by Steven A. Frowine

Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis
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Author: Steven A. Frowine
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-15
ISBN: 0881928704
Number of pages: 204
Publisher: Timber Press

Book Reviews of Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

Book Review: Important Addition to Phalaenopsis Literature
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a well-written and very important addition to the literature about Phalaenopsis orchids. The discussion about hybridization history and trends is excellent, and the book is full of excellent pictures that accurately capture the author's key points. The organization of the book is also first-rate.

A few minor points that would have improved the book. I would have liked to have seen more detail in the culture section - perhaps the addition of an advanced culture and propagation section would have been appropriate. The index is lacking - it is simply a list of different Phalaenopsis. Including an index with subject-specific topics would have been useful. Finally, although Eric Goo and his Phoenix Orchids are prominently referenced in the text, they were omitted from the index of Sources and Suppliers.

However, in spite of these shortcomings, I still rate the book at 5 stars. Pulling all of this information together into one book and illustrating it as well as is done is invaluable. I will return to this book's pages over and over again. Phalaenopsis lovers will be thrilled to have this book available to them!

Summary of Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

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.

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